A number of ACRRM members received a letter at the end of 2019 providing feedback on their imaging requests for musculoskeletal concerns and information regarding supporting resources and tools. As a follow up, some letter recipients will soon receive correspondence from the department with updated feedback on their imaging requests for musculoskeletal concerns. This is not a compulsory activity. Members are not being contacted as part of an audit or practitioner review compliance activity and are not required to provide information to the department about their imaging requests.

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With only 9 weeks remaining until Christmas, and more COVID restrictions being eased, Australians must stay vigilant about COVID safety now if they are to enjoy a ‘normal’ Christmas and summer holiday this year. That’s the warning today from ACRRM and the RDAA, as public complacency shapes up as a critical factor in whether the pandemic can be kept under control in Australia in the months ahead.

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Unlike 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. 

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Members 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.

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With 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).

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As part of Doctors Online Week (26-30 October 2020), ACRRM registrar Dr Rebecca Irwin shares her top 10 tips for successful online learning.

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At 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.

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The General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration (GPMHSC) have published revised versions of the GP Mental Health Treatment Plans (MHTPs) templates.

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The 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.

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Changes to the way General Practitioners (GPs) are recognised by Services Australia will come into effect from 15 June 2021.

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The 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.

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The 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.

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ACRRM 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.

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New items to be introduced from 1 November 2020

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The 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.

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Are 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.

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ACRRM 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.

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The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) is pleased to announce new appointments to the College Board, Council and Registrars’ Committee.

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The 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.

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