It has been a significant year for Rural Generalism and for the College. While our rural and remote communities have faced economic and environment challenges, we’re confident in the opportunities to turn this around.

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ACRRM welcomes expressions of interest from Tasmanian Fellows to represent the College on the Tasmanian Rural Generalist Coordinating Council. The Council provides governance to the Tasmanian Rural Generalist Pathway.

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Prevocational Medical Accreditation Queensland (PMAQ) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced General Practitioners to fill the position of General Practice Representative on the PMAQ Accreditation Committee (the Committee).

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ACRRM had a strong presence at the NSW Rural GPs conference in Manly from 29 November-1 December, including CEO Marita Cowie and several College Fellows and registrars.

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Applications for the April 2020 intake of Independent Pathway soon. Let’s get your documentation ready.

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The Wound Management Working Group was established to provide advice to the Taskforce regarding existing MBS items for the management of acute wounds and issues relating to the management of chronic wounds more broadly.

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ACRRM at National Digital Health Workforce and Education Summit. General Manager of Quality and Safety, Sean Mutchmor attended the National Digital Health Workforce and Education Summit in Sydney this week.

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Here at ACRRM, we’re committed to making a positive difference to our members. Whether you’re based in the tropics, the bush, the outback or the highlands, your ACRRM membership comes with the opportunities to contribute to College policy and projects.

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With more than 22 million Australians now possessing a My Health Record, a new guide to support use of the system in hospital emergency departments is now available for download.

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Training providers now have the opportunity to accredit or reaccredit their skills training activities for the 2020–22 CPD triennium.

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In a recent webinar, ACRRM President Dr Ewen McPhee, A/Prof Christopher Pearce and Dr Tony Lembke discussed the value in My Health Record (MHR). Participants engaged in a lively discussion and expressed great interest in the medicine's information available.

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The Department of Health has issued emergency advice to pharmacists in areas affected by the ongoing bushfire crisis. Pharmacists should note that the following arrangements apply in areas that have been affected by the Queensland and NSW Bushfires.

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It was a privilege to hear Dr Louis Peachey present as invited speaker at the AMA Queensland Dr Joseph Bancroft Oration last week.

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We are pleased to announce our latest member benefit, coming to all members December 2019. Connect@ACRRM is an online community connecting rural generalists across the country.

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The Department of Health and Human Services is developing five core capability frameworks.

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From 18 November 2019, the National Cancer Screening Register (the National Register) will begin supporting the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP).

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General practitioners and specialists that have previously received a payment for submitting a Program form to the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program have been sent a letter about the conclusion of information payments in 2020.

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The Minister for Health has announced a consultation on the proposed general authorisation allowing Victorian Nurse Practitioners to supply and prescribe medicines to their full scope of practice.

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ACRRM in Action 2 October 2019

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Patients living in locations MMM 6 or 7 can access new Medicare items numbers for GP to patient video consultations from 1 Nov 2019.

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