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Doing things from a distance is not always a solution, but I’m open to change by Dr Sarah Chalmers
Oct 27, 2020Unlike many of her primary care colleagues, ACRRM President Elect, Dr Sarah Chalmers says she can count the number of telehealth consultations she's done in the last 6 months on one hand. She explains there’s a bunch of reasons why doing things from a distance is not always a solution, but is open to change as required.. Read the full blog post on our website. -
How to take advantage of your PD online
Oct 22, 2020Members who participate in the ACRRM Professional Development Program (PDP) have access to a PD portfolio where they can now self-record their PDP activities. Most activities will receive instant PDP credit. If members attend an accredited course the education provider should report on behalf of the member and that credit will also contribute to their PDP records. -
What factors impede digital technologies for remote health?
Oct 22, 2020With the COVID-19 Pandemic and the new Telehealth Medicare items designed to allow all doctors to deliver their services to remote and isolated patients via telehealth, there is an overwhelming body of evidence isolated people have benefited from Telehealth (references). -
10 tips for successful online learning
Oct 22, 2020As part of Doctors Online Week (26-30 October 2020), ACRRM registrar Dr Rebecca Irwin shares her top 10 tips for successful online learning. -
SPONSORED: Better access to care for rural and remote patients
Oct 21, 2020At Telstra Health we have a substantial presence supporting rural and remote patients, healthcare providers and governments with digital solutions to help support the delivery of health and aged care. -
Revised templates used for mental health care plans
Oct 21, 2020The General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration (GPMHSC) have published revised versions of the GP Mental Health Treatment Plans (MHTPs) templates. -
ACRRM welcomes the launch of the new Murrumbidgee Model this week
Oct 15, 2020The new approach to training is focused on making Rural Generalist training more attractive to doctors and addressing the need to deliver better healthcare for rural communities. -
Changes to Medicare recognition of General Practitioners
Oct 15, 2020Changes to the way General Practitioners (GPs) are recognised by Services Australia will come into effect from 15 June 2021. -
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) changes to the Authorised Prescriber Scheme
Oct 14, 2020The TGA has implemented a change to the Authorised Prescriber scheme to streamline the application process for medicines considered to have an established history of use in Australia. The application form and process have been updated for medical practitioners to apply under the new arrangements. -
Member feedback welcome: Medical Internship Framework Review
Oct 13, 2020The Australian Medical Council (AMC) is reviewing the National Framework for Medical Internship on behalf of the Medical Board of Australia. Consultation is currently underway on a revised Framework to be implemented in 2022. -
Expression of Interest- Review of Assessing Fitness to Drive
Oct 13, 2020ACRRM has been invited to participate in the upcoming review of Assessing Fitness to Drive, including an invitation to nominate a representative to participate in the project advisory group. -
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care Primary Health Care Standards - member feedback welcome
Oct 13, 2020The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has developed draft Primary Health Care Standards. The College will be providing a submission and members are encouraged to provide feedback to inform this. Members are also welcome to make individual submissions. -
New Medicare education products for Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses and Midwives
Oct 7, 2020Are you a Nurse Practitioner, Practice Nurse or Midwife? Services Australia’s Health Professional Education Resources Gateway has a great range of new e-Learning modules and other education resources to help you with your Medicare claiming. -
ACRRM welcomes budget announcements
Oct 7, 2020ACRRM acknowledges the Government’s continued investment in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Federal Budget and welcomes its commitment to address the current workforce maldistribution; promote longer term reform and support infrastructure and services that will address the healthcare needs of all Australians who live outside the urban footprint. -
ACRRM announces new College representatives
Sep 30, 2020The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is pleased to announce new appointments to the College Board, Council and Registrars’ Committee. -
Update on Active Ingredient Prescribing
Sep 30, 2020The deadline for mandatory changes to the Active Ingredient Prescribing (AIP) have been extended due to the impact of COVID-19 and the Australian bushfires. All eligible Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) and Repatriation PBS (RPBS) prescriptions generated from 1 February 2021 will need to comply with the new AIP requirements. -
Virtual Care Update
Sep 30, 2020There have been several new initiatives recently to help doctors support patients virtually rather than in person. -
EOI: ACRRM Representative on Rural and Remote Medical and Dental Credentialing and Scope of Clinical Practice Committee
Sep 28, 2020ACRRM is calling for Expressions of Interest from Fellows located in North West HHS, Central West HHS, South West HHS and Torres or Cape HHS to represent the College on this Committee, which supports these rural and remote hospital and health services in processing credentialing and clinical scope of practice. -
JOINT RELEASE: Don’t border on irresponsible: Keep up the COVID tests!
Sep 23, 2020With more state borders reopening, border bubbles being expanded and school holidays starting, Australia’s peak rural medical bodies are urging rural Australians to keep getting tested for COVID-19…even if they are only showing the mildest of symptoms.