21 Apr 2023
COVID-19 update 21 April 2023
There have been 2,509 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week. As of 11:59pm Thursday 20 April, there were 126 people with COVID-19 in hospital, including one person in ICU.
21 Apr 2023
New resources aim to support practitioners to manage health records
To help practitioners better understand and meet their health record management obligations, seven National Boards have developed two new health record management resources.
21 Apr 2023
Easy English information about the shared Code of conduct is now available
New Easy English information about the shared Code of conduct for practitioners is now available. The easier to understand information will help people who find it hard to read and understand English know what standards of conduct they can expect from a registered health practitioner.
21 Apr 2023
Recommendations made by the PBAC – March 2023
Recommendations made by the PBAC – March 2023
21 Apr 2023
PBAC Public Summary Documents (first time decisions not to recommend and deferrals) – December 2022 meeting
PBAC Public Summary Documents (first time decisions not to recommend and deferrals) – December 2022 meeting
21 Apr 2023
Publication of Stage 1 and Stage 2 PBS Process Improvements metrics report for 2021-22
Publication of Stage 1 and Stage 2 PBS Process Improvements metrics report for 2021-22
21 Apr 2023
RACGP joins fight against asthma med change
The college has written to the PBAC Chair about potential grave consequences for families due to new restrictions on fluticasone propionate 50 mcg.
21 Apr 2023
Push for greater reference to RACGP standards
The college has requested that the ACSQHC add references to RACGP resources in a new guide aimed at implementing primary care standards.
20 Apr 2023
GP pelvic pain clinics to collaborate in pursuit of better outcomes
The new practices, which will be established nationwide, aim to reduce the average endometriosis diagnosis timeframe of 10 years.
20 Apr 2023
Welcome morale boost’ as funding for GP grants program opens
The $220 million election commitment announced last year is aimed at boosting standards and patient access.