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Dr Robert Worswick: Military medicine, rural generalism and ACRRM training
Apr 24, 2024To understand why I chose to train with ACRRM, it is first necessary to understand how military medicine, and specifically military general practice, differs from ‘normal’ (civilian) general practice. Broadly speaking, there are five key components to military general practice, and while there are some similarities with civilian general practice, there are also significant differences. -
Shaping the future of rural and remote dermatology: Tele-Derm’s evolution over the next two decades
Apr 24, 2024As the digital health space is constantly evolving, we look ahead to the next 20-years of Tele-Derm. -
ACRRM’s ruralEM marks 100 cases
Apr 18, 2024ruralEM celebrates its 100th case milestone. Launched in February 2016, ruralEM is an ACRRM online course that includes case discussions that align with the College's advanced specialised training (AST) in emergency medicine (EM). -
ACRRM's Pre-Budget submission calls for additional recognition and support of Rural Generalist supervisors
Apr 18, 2024Funding programs that recognise the training and clinical consultancy roles of Rural Generalist and rural General Practitioner supervisors, is a key priority in ACRRM’s Pre-Budget submission to the Federal Government. The College believes that the future Rural Generalist workforce should be trained by current Rural Generalists. -
Practices to Register for Provider Connect Australia™ - Sponsored by ADHA
Apr 18, 2024Provider Connect Australia is a single place to update your business information that reduces information duplication and streamlines notifications. Once your organisation is registered, data can be shared with your business partners such as government bodies, funders, health service directories, communications services, and other key partners in healthcare service delivery. -
Policy and Advocacy update
Apr 18, 2024ACRRM's policy and advocacy team represent members’ perspectives on Government submissions and reports which influence essential services ACRRM members provide to rural, remote and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Throughout March and April, the College's agenda has focused on these topics. -
ACRRM calls for investment to attract more students to Rural Generalist careers
Apr 4, 2024To secure the future of a Rural Generalist (RG) profession, ACRRM calls for specific investment to attract rural, remote, and regional students to a career supporting the healthcare needs of communities outside the urban landscape. -
National registrar surveys for 2023
Apr 3, 2024The Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) National Registrar Survey (NRS) 2023 commissioned by the Commonwealth health department, results were published last month. These bring some additional insights to the findings of the Medical Board’s larger Medical Training Survey (MTS) which was also conducted over July and August last year, and the more granular data from the College’s own Registrar Survey which was conducted earlier this year. -
Sponsored: Accelerate your Medical Career in the Northern Territory
Mar 28, 2024Want to experience a diverse medical career that makes a real difference? The Northern Territory offers that and more! Collaborate with strong teams, learn from your community, and build a rewarding career as a GP or rural generalist. -
QLD – Paedatric RSV Prevention Program
Mar 28, 2024The Queensland Government has announced the Queensland Paedatric Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prevention (QPRSVP) Program to provide free RSV immunisation to eligible Queensland infants and young children. -
College Position Statement on Single Employer Models
Mar 28, 2024The College has published its position statement on Single Employer Models in remote and rural health services. This asserts ACRRM’s commitment to progressing SEMs as an important strategy to building a strong Rural Generalist (RG) workforce. ACRRM is committed to advancing appropriately designed SEMs and contributing to their development and delivery including for registrars and Fellowed RGs. -
ACRRM Calls for reinstatement of electrocardiogram GP MBS billing items
Mar 21, 2024The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is adding its weight to advocacy, calling for the return of electrocardiogram (ECG) general practice MBS billing items. In 2020, ECG MBS Billing items were changed, with Rural Generalists (RGs) and General Practitioners (GPs) only able to claim MBS items for recording ECGs, and reporting was no longer covered. -
ACRRM focused on helping Close the Gap in health equity
Mar 21, 2024On National Close the Gap Day today, the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) acknowledges improved health outcomes for First Nations Peoples are better achieved through community input in the design and delivery of health services. -
Cancer Australia is inviting feedback to the draft National Optimal Care Pathways Framework
Mar 20, 2024The first national Australian Cancer Plan launched in November 2023, is reform opportunity that aims to deliver world class cancer outcomes and experience for all Australians affected by cancer irrespective of their background or location. -
Scope of Practice Review - ACRRM submission
Mar 14, 2024ACRRM provided its submission this week, responding to the phase one, Issues Paper, for the Commonwealth Government’s Scope of Practice Review. The Review focuses on health professionals who provide primary care and the associated evidence about benefits, risks, barriers and enablers to support them to work to their full scope of practice. -
Respectful workplaces update
Mar 13, 2024ACRRM has an important role in ensuring that our members, whether they be medical students, junior doctors, trainees, supervisors or Fellows, can train and work in settings which are safe, respectful, and supportive. The College also encourages members to prioritise their own health and wellbeing. -
SA Advanced Care Directives – Redesigned Models
Mar 13, 2024Improvements have recently been made to the Government of South Australia’s Advance Care Directive legislation and materials. These build on consultation with the public, key legal, aged care, local government and community stakeholders and the health sector through several consultation processes during 2021-2023. The redesigned Advance Care Directive Kit has a contemporary look and feel and is easier to understand and complete. -
Community Reference Group Update
Mar 7, 2024ACRRM’s Rural and Remote Community and Consumer Reference Group (CRG) aims to provide diverse community perspectives to the College, with a view to promoting improved health outcomes for all rural and remote Australians including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.