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SPONSORED: 'The CKD rule of 10' MEDTalks webcast - register for free
May 12, 2022In Australia, it is estimated that approximately 1.7 million people over the age of 18 have indicators of chronic kidney disease (CKD), with fewer than 10% of people aware they have the condition. Additionally, one in three Australian adults have risk factors for CKD. -
FACRRM: College representative required for Governance Committee for OECD Patient Reported Indicator Surveys
May 12, 2022ACRRM is seeking a College representative for the Governance Committee for OECD Patient Reported Indicator Surveys. -
NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into rural health report published
May 12, 2022The New South Wales (NSW) Parliamentary Inquiry Report issued last week documented the repeated testimonies of individuals and families let down by lack of access to healthcare in rural and remote areas. The College welcomed the 22 findings and 44 recommendations to support positive solutions. -
Notice from Department of Health - GP Pathology Requesting Project
May 5, 2022The Department of Health’s GP Pathology Requesting Project promotes the clinically relevant use of pathology and assists GPs to reduce the potential for unintended harm to patients from identification of incidental findings that may increase patient anxiety and lead to unnecessary treatment. -
Expressions of interest invited for ACRRM Respectful Workplaces Committee
Apr 28, 2022The Respectful Workplaces Committee (RWC) has been established in recognition of the important role that the College plays in supporting safe and respectful workplaces for its members whilst ensuring that our own internal structure and policies foster and uphold a workplace culture where diversity is celebrated... -
ATAGI update - Use of booster doses in adolescents aged 12-15 years
Apr 14, 2022ATAGI has reviewed evidence on the benefits and risks of a booster dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in adolescents in Australia aged 12-15 years... -
College representative required – Quit Centre Smoking Cessation Advisory Group
Apr 14, 2022The College has been invited to nominate a representative to the Quit Centre Smoking Cessation Advisory Group. -
Changes to the Core Generalist Training Procedural Skills Logbook
Apr 11, 2022ACRRM has recently undertaken a review of the Core Generalist Training (CGT) Procedural Skills Logbook based on feedback from registrars and stakeholders. The logbook has been updated and now aligns with current Rural Generalist procedures. -
ACRRM rural workforce achievements recognised in Government reports
Apr 7, 2022Two significant documents have been released by the Federal government over the past week - the Interim Report released by The Senate Inquiry into the Provision of general practitioner and related primary health services to outer metropolitan, rural and regional Australians, and The Primary Health Care 10-year Plan. Read more... -
SPONSORED: Keep your asthma patients on track between visits with free asthma support and education
Mar 31, 2022You can refer asthma patients over three years old to Asthma Australia to keep them on track between appointments, online or directly within Best Practice, Medical Director or ZedMed. Asthma Australia can help your patients with asthma, by providing tailored evidence-based asthma education to suit their needs. Find out more... -
ATAGI advice on winter dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Mar 31, 2022The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommends an additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine for winter for selected population groups (see attached summary and poster) who are at greatest risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and who have received their primary vaccination and first booster dose. -
QLD members: Applications sought for membership of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board
Mar 31, 2022The Minister for Health and Ambulance Services invites interested persons from a wide range of professional backgrounds to apply for membership of the inaugural Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board. -
Fellows: College representative opportunity with Expert Advisory Group for the National Initial Assessment and Referral for Mental Healthcare Project
Mar 31, 2022The Department of Health has invited the College to nominate a representative to participate in the National Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Project Expert Advisory Group (EAG). -
QLD Fellows: Express your interest for College representative role
Mar 31, 2022The College is calling for expressions of interest from QLD Fellows to represent ACRRM on the QLD Rural and Remote Hospital Services Medical and Dental Credentialing and Scope of Clinical Practice Committee. -
Dr Daniel Wilson appointed to the ACRRM Board
Mar 31, 2022The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is pleased to announce Dr Daniel Wilson has been appointed as a director on the ACRRM Board. Dr Wilson is an ACRRM Registrar with advanced skills in obstetrics, completing his Rural Generalist training in Maryborough, Victoria. -
Communications regarding vaccine requirement for ACRRM visitors
Mar 28, 2022To protect the health and safety of staff and visitors throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, ACRRM requires all people attending the national office to present evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status. -
Minister for Health announces extension of Living with COVID measures
Mar 24, 2022The Minister for Health the Hon Greg Hunt, has announced a range of funding initiatives to prepare for winter. -
Alternatives to Image-based prescribing that ceases 31 March 2022
Mar 24, 2022Image-based prescribing, implemented at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, will end on 31 March 2022. Find out what the alternatives are to Image-based prescribing, post 31 March. -
Accreditation assessments for general practices in 2022
Mar 24, 2022The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create challenges for the Australian health system. In some instances, this may impact the ability of general practices to participate in on-site accreditation assessments to the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners' Standards for general practice 5th edition. -
Image-Based Prescribing to cease 31 March 2022
Mar 17, 2022After 31 March 2022, image-based prescribing will not be available for use outside of a hospital setting. While image-based prescribing arrangements will cease in the community setting, healthcare providers will continue to have options that existed before image-based prescribing (in addition to electronic prescribing) to enable remote support to their patients.