The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) invites participation in the public consultation of a draft Guideline on the diagnosis and management of endometriosis.

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NPS MedicineWise are currently inviting nominations for two Non-Executive Director positions. Nominations must be received by 9:00 am (AEDT) on Monday 23 November 2020 to be considered. The preferred candidates will be invited to attend a formal interview with the Board Governance and Nomination Committee, currently scheduled to take place on or around 3 December 2020.

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With a Spring that has been full of pollen, and warmer days but cooler nights, you could be forgiven for thinking you have hayfever or even just the common cold – rather than COVID-19. But as more Australians get out of the house (and lockdown), and socialise and travel again, getting tested for COVID is crucial in preventing another wave of the pandemic, ACRRM and the RDAA warned today.

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ACRRM confirms its commitment to reconciliation and to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples ahead of NAIDOC week.

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For a limited time, General Practitioners who are registered in the Rural Procedural Grants Program (RPGP) can access grant funding to complete eligible online courses. This measure was introduced to continue support for professional development and skills maintenance during COVID-19.

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The College has been invited to nominate a representative to participate in the NSW Smoking Cessation Training Advisory Group. The Group is being established by the Cancer Institute NSW in partnership with the NSW Ministry of Health.

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The College has been invited to nominate two representatives to a Department of Health project focussing on reducing GP requests for pathology tests that are unlikely to support diagnosis or improve health outcomes for their patients. We are seeking members who may be able to participate on a voluntary basis.

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The Australian Digital Health Agency is delivering ACRRM PDP accredited one hour sessions until the end of the year, aimed at GPs, specialists, practice managers and practice nurses interested in learning more about My Health Record and how to use it most effectively in routine practice.

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ePrescribing functionality was made available in the Jade SP3 release of Bp Premier. Best Practice is following the Australian Digital Health Agency’s rollout plan for eScripts, and as each of their published tranches becomes available for ePrescribing, we will notify customers and provide them with information on how to activate ePrescribing in Bp Premier.

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Authority Required (Telephone/Electronic) means prescribers can now request an Authority using the Online PBS Authorities system. The electronic system allows prescribers to easily request a PBS Authority and obtain an approval or rejection straight away.

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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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