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DAAE webinar: Alcohol and Other Drugs - understanding parental AOD impacts on childhood
Jul 14, 2022The next webinar in ACRRM's Drug and Alcohol Addiction Education (DAAE) Program series will be held on Thursday 21 July at 6:30pm AEST. -
Department of Health calls on healthcare providers to increase participation in cancer screening programs
Jun 30, 2022The Australian Government Department of Health is seeking help from healthcare providers to increase participation in the national cancer screening programs (bowel, breast and cervical). -
ACRRM looks forward to improvements in DI workflow for rural patients
Jun 30, 2022Following on from the improvements seen from the introduction of electronic prescriptions the College is keen to see further investment from the Commonwealth to improve diagnostic imaging requests. -
SPONSORED: MedicMall your one stop shop
Jun 9, 2022As healthcare professionals ourselves, we know that today's healthcare businesses are under more pressure than ever. We understand how tough it is to deal with multiple suppliers, to negotiate the best deal and then to place and manage orders across a variety of different channels. And we know that the more time you spend on routine tasks, like sourcing supplies, the less time you have to focus on what matters to you most – quality patient care and successful patient outcomes. -
CTG PBS Co-payment Program - registration grace period reminder
Jun 2, 2022The Australian Government Department of Health would like to remind everyone about the registration grace period that allows First Nations people who are not correctly registered for the Closing the Gap (CTG) PBS Co-payment Program continued access to a reduced co-payment for PBS medicines covered under the program. -
SPONSORED: Free course for health practitioners in recognising and responding to sexual violence
May 25, 2022Rural and remote practitioners can now access ACRRM-approved CPD training in identifying and responding to patients who have experienced sexual violence. The program is designed and delivered by forensic medical experts. The three six-hour units are available at no cost. -
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.