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End date approaches for image-based prescribing arrangements
Nov 18, 2021The Department of Health has issued a reminder that the end date for the final extension of the image-based prescribing arrangements is 31 December. -
Qld Health's Workers in a Healthcare Setting Direction now in effect
Nov 11, 2021Qld Health's Workers in a Healthcare Setting (COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements) Direction came into effect at 7.30pm AEST, 10 November. The Direction gives effect to the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee’s (AHPPC) recommendation for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for all workers in healthcare settings... -
TGA - Authorised Prescriber update
Nov 11, 2021The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has advised of an update to the list of medicines that can be accessed under the Authorised Prescriber ‘Established history of use’ pathway. -
Newly published Indian General Practice curriculum includes designated Rural Generalist training
Nov 11, 2021The revised 2021 curriculum for Family Medicine residency in India includes dedicated Rural Generalist training components related to theory, practice, residency rotation, and career pathways... -
Special thanks to all who contributed to our AMC Accreditation Assessment
Nov 11, 2021The College has now completed its scheduled Australian Medical Council (AMC) Comprehensive Accreditation Assessment and awaits advice on outcomes. Over the next few months, the assessment reports will be tabled through the AMC’s committees structures, then to the Medical Board of Australia for final endorsement... -
ACRRM submission registers strong concerns - proposed antipsychotic prescribing reforms in aged care
Nov 11, 2021The College has registered strong concerns about a proposal to amend the Pharmaceutical Benefits Schedule so that only a psychiatrist or a geriatrician can initially prescribe antipsychotics as a pharmaceutical benefit for people in residential aged care... -
Introducing the new ACRRM Council
Nov 11, 2021ACRRM is pleased to announce two new appointments and two re-appointments to the College Council, endorsed at the Annual General Meeting on 27 October. -
Introducing the new ACRRM Board
Nov 4, 2021ACRRM is pleased to announce a new appointment, and a re-nominated member to the College Board, after the Board's endorsement at the Annual General Meeting on 27 October. -
Representative opportunity - Lung Learning Consortium
Nov 4, 2021The College has been invited to nominate a representative to a Lung Learning Consortium which has been established by the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand and the Lung Foundation Australia... -
ACRRM gives evidence at Senate Inquiry
Nov 4, 2021President Dr Sarah Chalmers and immediate past President Dr Ewen McPhee joined their RDAA counterparts to give evidence at a hearing of the Senate Inquiry into the provision of General Practitioner and Related Primary Health Services to Outer Metropolitan, Rural, and Regional Australians. -
Vaccine Clinic Finder - what’s new?
Nov 4, 2021The Department of Health and Healthdirect Australia are continuing to simplify the Vaccine Clinic Finder to help consumers access COVID-19 vaccines. On 28 October, following the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommendations, Healthdirect updated the Vaccine Clinic Finder to include... -
Clinical practice guidelines for diagnosis and management of endometriosis
Oct 28, 2021The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has released the first Australian clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of endometriosis. -
Expression of Interest for Non-Executive Director For AGPAL
Oct 28, 2021The College has been invited to nominate a Non-Executive Director for Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited (AGPAL). -
Update on Vaccine Clinic Finder enhancements
Oct 28, 2021Healthdirect Australia is working alongside ACRRM and other peak bodies, healthcare organisations and the Department of Health to further improve the quality and completeness of vaccine clinic and appointment data in the Vaccine Clinic Finder. Here is the latest update on recent enhancements. -
ACRRM launches new Reconciliation Action Plan
Oct 28, 2021ACRRM President Sarah Chalmers launched our second Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) at the Annual General Meeting held on October 27. She was joined by Board member Dr Danni Dries and College Council member Dr Regina Philip, both of whom are members of the College Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Members Group. -
Real-time online bookings enabled in Commonwealth Vaccine Clinic Finder
Oct 21, 2021With the broadening of vaccination eligibility criteria, there is an urgent need to vaccinate the remainder of the Australian population and facilitate booster shots in the future, via a robust online booking system for vaccine appointments. -
Representative opportunity - Lung Learning Consortium
Oct 21, 2021The College has been invited to nominate a representative to a Lung Learning Consortium which has been established by the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand and the Lung Foundation Australia. -
Update: Submission to Senate Inquiry into rural health services
Oct 14, 2021The College has provided its submission to the Commonwealth Senate Inquiry into general practice and related primary health services in outer metropolitan, rural and remote areas. -
Changes to NASH PKI certificates
Sep 23, 2021The NASH certificate is being enhanced to provide improved security protection for healthcare information and reduce the need for healthcare organisations to manage multiple certificates. -
Update: Authorised prescribing for nicotine vaping products
Sep 23, 2021From 1 October 2021 all nicotine vaping products, such as nicotine e-cigarettes, nicotine pods and liquid nicotine, will be Schedule 4 medicines.