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  • ePrescribing rollout, a coordinated approach
    Aug 19, 2020
    Electronic prescribing is being implemented in General Practices and Community Pharmacies across Australia through a managed approach of testing and continuous improvement across a growing number of electronic prescribing Communities of Interest (COI) according to the Australian Digital Health Agency. Communication between local pharmacies and local practices is critical - to ensure both are ready to rollout electronic prescriptions. The functionality is now available in Best Practice, Medical Director and Zedmed and Members interested in getting started should contact their software vendor.
  • Independent Pathway education workshop goes virtual
    Aug 6, 2020
    This week 86 enthusiastic Independent Pathway registrars attended their week-long education workshop, which was held online for the first-time. Over the duration of the week, registrars were engaged in various sessions relevant to the Rural Generalist curriculum including acute rheumatic fever, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, Cultural safety, Communication and consultation skills, Diabetes, Mental health, Men's health, Dermatology, ENT emergencies and many more.
  • College representative to the Review of the Australian STI Management Guidelines for Use in Primary Care
    Aug 5, 2020
    ACRRM has been invited to nominate a member to the Reference Committee for this review, which will be coordinated by the Australasian Sexual Health Alliance (ASHA) together with the Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM). If you would like to nominate for this position, please contact Jenny Johnson as soon as possible, and before Wednesday, August 11, including a copy of a recent resume or a short outline of any relevant qualifications or experience.
  • Resources Medical Advisory Committee - Expression of Interest
    Aug 5, 2020
    Expressions of Interest (EOI) are being sought for members of the proposed Resources Medical Advisory Committee (RMAC). RMAC will provide independent, strategic medical advice to Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ) that will support the regulatory framework in place to protect the occupational health of Queensland’s resource sector workers.
  • Vale Dr Harry Nespolon
    Jul 27, 2020
    On behalf of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, we express our deepest sympathy to the family, colleagues and peers of RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon, who passed away yesterday, 26 July 2020.
  • Enrol in the new Electronic Prescriptions for Prescribers course
    Jul 22, 2020
    The Australian Digital Health Agency’s free electronic prescription eLearning course is available online and provides an introduction to electronic prescriptions to increase your awareness of how to use them within your daily workflow.
  • Senate Select Committee - Inquiry into the Australian Government’s Response to the COVID-19 pandemic
    Jul 22, 2020
    The College submission to the Senate Select Committee Inquiry into the Australian Government’s Response to the COVID-19 pandemic has now been released by the Committee and is available on the College website. Based on the COVID experiences to date, ACRRM’s submission notes what has worked well, and makes a number of recommendations both for future disaster planning and management and within the broader medical policy context.
  • Communities of Excellence Program in Emerald
    Jul 9, 2020
    ACRRM is working closely with the Australian Digital Health Agency (the Agency) and other stakeholders to keep rural communities connected with the improved integration of digital health. The Communities of Excellence Program connects healthcare providers to the national My Health Record system, along with secure messaging and telehealth for patients.
  • Supporting senior Australians during the coronavirus pandemic
    Jul 9, 2020
    Senior Australians are at greater risk of more serious illness if they catch coronavirus. As we move towards a COVIDSafe Australia, it is important for people at greater risk to take extra steps to protect themselves.
  • Maternity services during COVID-19
    Jul 8, 2020
    The Clinical Excellence Queensland Maternity team is interested in understanding you, your colleagues and consumers experiences during the coronavirus period (i.e. after 1 March 2020) by participating in a survey. The results from these surveys will help inform discussions about the future direction for maternity services and maximising the value of lessons arising from changes to service models.
  • Attention Vic Members: College representative to provide input into skin cancer strategy
    Jul 7, 2020
    Cancer Council Victoria is seeking to interview a College representative to discuss identified gaps in skin cancer prevention and detection in the health workforce with a goal to plan and deliver strategies to help fill these gaps over the coming 3 years. Specifically, these discussions will help to inform resources, training and other types of support for health professionals engaging in skin cancer prevention and early detection.
  • Recognition for inaugural National Rural Health Commissioner Professor Paul Worley
    Jul 2, 2020
    This week marks the end of Professor Paul Worley's term as the inaugural National Rural Health Commissioner. The College takes this opportunity to acknowledge and commend the work of Professor Worley's leadership and commitment to rural and remote medicine, which has been crucial to bringing a National Rural Generalist Pathway (NRGP) to life.
  • Engagement Report to inform Close the Gap National Agreement released
    Jun 30, 2020
    As a member of the Close the Gap Steering Committee, the College is pleased to support the newly released Report on Engagements with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to inform the new National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
  • NDSS Registration and Product Access Forms - Inclusion of Practice Nurse Option
    Jun 30, 2020
    The National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) is implementing changes to allow Practice Nurses (enrolled and registered nurses) to complete the certifier section of relevant NDSS registration and access forms following written confirmation of the diabetes diagnosis from the General Practitioner/medical practitioner.
  • Help your asthma patients stay well this winter – Refer to Asthma Australia
    Jun 25, 2020
    Many people experience an increase in asthma symptoms and find their asthma harder to control during winter. Among adults and children with asthma, emergency department presentations and hospitalisation rates peak during the winter months which is likely due to the increase in respiratory infections and the annual winter flu season.
  • Expression of Interest – review content for Child Mental Health Training (remunerated)
    Jun 25, 2020
    The College has been invited to nominate a representative to join the Emerging Minds GP Special Interest Group to assist with reviewing content for an eLearning on Child Mental Health Skills Training (4hrs). The course is currently in development and comprises four modules covering identification, assessment, care planning and support required for children aged 5-11 at risk of or experiencing mental health difficulties.
  • Changes to Opioid Prescribing
    Jun 19, 2020
    To minimise the harm caused by opioid prescription medicines to Australians each year, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is continuing to implement a number of regulatory changes which aim to ensure the safe and effective prescribing and use of opioids while maintaining access for patients who need them.
  • Feedback for College submission to Qld Health regarding system reforms post-COVID
    Jun 18, 2020
    Queensland Health has established a Reform Planning Group to prepare advice for the Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and Minister for Ambulance Services on how best to harness opportunities from Queensland’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • ACRRM welcomes new telehealth providers
    Jun 17, 2020
    With over 1300 providers offering telehealth at either the patient or distant end of the consultation, the ACRRM telehealth provider directory is one of the most comprehensive multiple speciality directories’ in Australia and is used extensively in rural and remote general practice. We’re pleased to welcome new telehealth providers who recently registered in the ACRRM telehealth provider directory.
  • National Immunisation Program changes from 1 July 2020
    Jun 11, 2020
    From 1 July, there are a number of changes to the National Immunisation Program coming into effect. The changes are being implemented following recommendations from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) and other clinical experts and are designed to improve protection against meningococcal and pneumococcal disease.