The release of the Federal Government’s final report on the Scope of Practice review is missing the mark on rural and remote community need, according to ACRRM.
ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin notes that while the College supports the intent behind the report, certain recommendations may undermine access to high-quality, continuous, and coordinated care in rural, remote, and First Nations communities.
“From a rural perspective, this report could jeopardise rural Australians’ access to a doctor,” Dr Martin says.
“ACRRM fully supports initiatives that enable all healthcare team members to work to their full scope, addressing service demands while safeguarding against any unintended strain on these already limited workforces.”
RGs can still apply for the Workforce Incentives Program (WIP) - Rural Advanced Skills payment
Did you know that you can apply for the WIP-Rural Advanced Skills payment up to three times between 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2025?
Doctors providing primary care and emergency and/or advanced skills in Modified Monash (MM) 3-7 locations can claim up to $21,000 each year.
If you are a doctor that received a WIP-Rural Advanced Skill payment for services provided in 2023, you can apply again for a second payment for services provided in 2024. You can apply as soon as you have completed the service levels required for the maximum payment.
If you hold significant experience and qualifications in an ACRRM recognised WIP Rural Advanced Stream and need support in applying for the program. ACRRM can assist you in applying for a Certificate of Recognition of equivalency in your advanced skill to support your application for WIP.
For information on how to obtain a certificate of recognition please contact membership@acrrm.org.au. Registrars interested in applying should contact their TPA for more information.
Member Networking Event - NSW/ACT
Thursday 28 November at 7:30pm
ACRRM members visiting or living in NSW/ACT are invited to a networking event being held in Manly (NSW) on Thursday 28 November at the Manly Life Saving Club from 7:30pm - 10:30pm (immediately following the NSW RDN Rural GPs Conference Welcome Reception).
This member networking event will give you the opportunity to catch up with colleagues from your region and discuss important topics relevant to the profession from both a NSW/ACT and national perspective in a relaxed environment.
Attending the NSW RDN Rural GPs Conference?Don't forget to visit the ACRRM booth and check out the College presentation! Hear about what the ACRRM Fellowship Program offers and how it meets the needs of RGs in rural, remote and First Nations communities in Australia.
New Safer Baby Bundle Resources
The Stillbirth Centre of Research Excellence has been working with its partners and community groups to adapt the evidence-based and free Safer Baby Bundle resources for First Nations and migrant and refugee communities.
Additional culturally adapted resources to help reduce the risk of stillbirth:
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Care for Veterans post-discharge - New quick guide
DVA’s new quick guide will make it easier for discharge planners to find the services and programs that DVA offers to assist a veteran’s return home after a hospital stay.
New management algorithms for gout and eczema
Endorsed by the Australasian College of Dermatologists, and the Australian Rheumatology Association respectively, these resources have been developed by the Quality Use of Medicines Alliance - a consortium of organisations funded by the Australian Government.
Led by Medcast, the Quality Use of Medicines Alliance is working to deliver innovative health professional education and resources to address priority health areas including gout and eczema.
To download these algorithms and to explore the range of free evidenced based ACRRM
accredited learning opportunities visit Medcast QHUB.
PBS Updates for November 2024
Recommendations from the July 2024 PBAC meeting relating to nurse practitioner
prescribing have been implemented. More information is available here.
The Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits was updated on 1 September 2024. New,
Amended and Deleted items can be found on the Summary of Changes page.
The following updates have also been made to the PBS Website on the dates specified.
ACRRM registrars in NSW/ACT attended their 2024B face-to-face education workshop in Sydney this week. Attendees engaged in the suturing practical station, refining essential skills under the expert guidance of Medical Educators. It was great to see such focus and enthusiasm as registrars honed their techniques for future practice.
Non-Directive Pregnancy Support Counselling
Refine your non-directive pregnancy counselling skills in rural and remote contexts
Join our case-based online course, Non-Directive Pregnancy Support Counselling, designed specifically for rural and remote generalist practitioners, enabling you to review and refine your skills in non-directive counselling.
Through real-life case studies, this course explores pregnancy-related counselling issues and provides essential informational resources to support your practice.
Completion of the course ensures that members meet the mandatory training requirements for claiming MBS item number 4001, allowing GPs to offer non-directive pregnancy support counselling services.
This self-paced course is free for members and offers 3 CPD educational activity hours.
ACRRM’s purpose-built Online Learning enables you to maintain or extend your skills from anywhere in the world, at any time, and is included in your ACRRM membership.
Not an ACRRM member yet? Join now to take advantage of our 100+ self-directed courses.
ACRRM is coming to Norfolk Island in February 2025
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your skills with ACRRM's face-to-face courses in this unique location:
Advanced Life Support Level 2 (ASL2)
CPD hours: 15
Saturday 22 February 2025
Sharpen your ability to lead and manage Advanced Life Support presentations in rural clinical settings.
Pre-Hospital Emergency Care (PHEC) CPD Hours: 8
Sunday 23 February 2025
Gain real-world experience outdoors! Designed by seasoned rural generalists and pre-hospital care experts, PHEC offers practical training in realistic emergency scenarios.
Webinar: Applying Generative AI in Clinical Practice
Join fellow ACRRM members for an exclusive webinar exploring the role of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) in clinical practice! Led by Justin Spangaro, CEO of NeuraGPT, this session will cover how Gen AI can enhance patient care, streamline workflows, and support clinical decisions.
Key topics:
Understanding Gen AI: What it is, why it matters
Practical applications of Gen AI in healthcare
Examples, benefits, and future trends
Privacy, security, and ethical considerations
Hands-on strategies for implementing Gen AI in your practice
Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your practice with insights from an industry expert.
Expressions of Interest for a Spirometry in Community Settings - Subject Matter Expert Working Group
To improve equitable access to high-quality spirometry services for the screening, diagnosis, and monitoring of relevant respiratory conditions, the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) is developing a series of evidence-based spirometry standards and guidelines targeted towards primary care, community, and outreach services.
A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Working Group is being convened to develop these standards and guidelines and TSANZ is now seeking representation from the College to join this SME Working Group.
Remuneration is available for Working Group members. More information is available in the Terms of Reference.
Express your interest in joining the SME Working Group, or in making an alternative
contribution, by:
Improving outcomes for people with a concussion: the AUS-mTBI study and app using HeadCheck
The Australian Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (AUS-mTBI) study is a national endeavour that is developing an online tool to improve care and recovery for people who suffer a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) or concussion.
While most people recover fully within a few days or weeks after a concussion injury, for some, the recovery process may be much longer and symptoms debilitating. A major problem is that there is currently no way to predict how long recovery will take for different people.
The AUS-mTBI study will identify what predicts recovery after concussion by analysing data collected through the AUS-mTBI section of the HeadCheck app, an evidence-based concussion management app.
ACRRM acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the custodians of the lands and waters where our members and staff work and live across Australia. We pay respect to their elders, lores, customs and Dreaming. We recognise these lands and waters have always been a place of teaching, learning, and healing.
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