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Better clinical decisions with My Health Record
Nov 20, 2019With 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. -
Accreditation and re-accreditation of GPMHSC skills training activities for the 2020-22 triennium
Nov 20, 2019Training providers now have the opportunity to accredit or reaccredit their skills training activities for the 2020–22 CPD triennium. -
ACRRM recognises climate change as a rural health emergency
Nov 20, 2019The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) acknowledges the substantive evidence that indicates the impacts of climate change are creating a global health emergency, particularly in rural and remote communities. -
My Health Record Collated Medicines information now available
Nov 15, 2019In 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. -
Advice for approved pharmacists supplying PBS medicines to patients in areas affected by Queensland and NSW Bushfires
Nov 14, 2019The 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. -
Dr Louis Peachey delivers the AMAQ Bancroft Oration
Nov 14, 2019It was a privilege to hear Dr Louis Peachey present as invited speaker at the AMA Queensland Dr Joseph Bancroft Oration last week. -
JOINT STATEMENT: "Medical decisions should be made by medical professionals" - Alliance of medical authorities appeals to Parliament to save Medevac
Nov 13, 2019The presidents of leading medical colleges across Australia are appealing to the Senate to maintain the Medevac legislation and the Independent Health Advice Panel (IHAP) process. -
JOINT STATEMENT: Leading medical groups disappointed in Medevac inquiry report recommendation
Nov 13, 2019The presidents of leading medical colleges across Australia are disappointed in the report from the government-led Senate Inquiry that recommends the repeal of the Medevac legislation and removal of the Independent Health Advice Panel (IHAP) process. -
Introducing Connect@ACRRM, our exclusive members-only online community
Nov 7, 2019We 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. -
Consultation on draft Clinical Capability Frameworks closes soon
Nov 7, 2019The Department of Health and Human Services is developing five core capability frameworks. -
National Cancer Screening Register to commence supporting the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program in November
Nov 5, 2019From 18 November 2019, the National Cancer Screening Register (the National Register) will begin supporting the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP). -
Update - National Bowel Cancer Screening Program payments
Nov 5, 2019General 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. -
Consultation re Nurse Practitioner prescribing
Nov 5, 2019The 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. -
New GP to patient telehealth item numbers from 1 Nov
Oct 30, 2019Patients living in locations MMM 6 or 7 can access new Medicare items numbers for GP to patient video consultations from 1 Nov 2019. -
Measles Outbreaks in the Western Pacific
Oct 30, 2019There are currently measles outbreaks overseas and in Australia with significant outbreak affected countries in the Asia-Pacific region including New Zealand, Samoa, Tonga and the Philippines. -
ACRRM in ACTION - RMA19 wrap up
Oct 30, 2019RMA19 was our biggest conference so far and the energy that surrounded it (both on the Gold Coast and online) was phenomenal. Over 1000 delegates walked through the door, there were standing ovations in plenary sessions and our #RMA19 hashtag trended. -
Leading medical authorities ask Parliament to maintain Medevac law
Oct 14, 2019The presidents of leading medical colleges are united in asking the Australian Parliament to maintain the Medevac legislation and the Independent Health Advice Panel (IHAP) process. -
Rural Generalists support rural and remote communities with mental health care
Oct 9, 2019Providing mental health care in their communities is a valued and important role Rural Generalists (RGs) play throughout Australia’s most isolated communities. In recognition of World Mental Health Day (10 October 2019), the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) President Dr Ewen McPhee says RGs are in a good position to provide mental health education and deliver primary and preventative care.