Tide of vexatious complaints non-existent: Researchers A torrent of vexatious complaints against medical practitioners does not exist, according to a new report.
Health professionals cautious yet open to proposed revision of mandatory reporting laws Australia’s peak health bodies have described a proposed revision of mandatory reporting laws as a good start to necessary reform, but many believe more needs to be done.
RACGP says proposed changes to mandatory reporting ‘a step in the right direction’ The RACGP has called the COAG Health Council’s proposed changes to mandatory reporting regulations ‘a step in the right direction’, but feels they leave unanswered questions for healthcare professionals.
Child immunisation rates rise, but significant variation remains across the country Australia’s child immunisation rates have continued to improve but remain short of the national target, new research from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has revealed.
Mandatory reporting: Changing attitudes within the profession Altering existing mandatory reporting laws would help to foster a new message about the philosophy of the medical profession and its approach to the mental health of its practitioners, the President of the Australian Medical Students’ Association told newsGP.
NSW Health Minister pushing for changes to mandatory reporting laws New South Wales Health Minister Brad Hazzard wants doctors to be able to address their issues of mental health without fear of professional consequences.
Official immunisation history statements now required for Victorian children Victoria has strengthened its ‘No Jab, No Play’ laws with new rules ensuring medical practitioners will not be able to submit false statements about a child’s ability to be immunised.
Mandatory notifiable data breaches: New legislative requirements A summary of new legislative requirements under the Federal Government’s Notifiable Data Breaches scheme, which commences on 22 February 2018 and only applies to eligible data breaches that occur from that date.
RACGP reassures that GPs are dependable providers of immunisation advice Chair of RACGP Victoria Dr Cameron Loy has given assurance that GPs can provide parents with reliable, evidence-based information regarding immunisations.
Medical students and the issue of suicide Australia’s medical student community is experiencing a suicide problem, the President of the Australian Medical Students Association (AMSA) told newsGP.