RACGP takes payroll tax fight to Canberra College leaders have urged politicians in the nation’s capital to intervene on a ‘sick tax’ they say threatens access to GP care – and are calling on members to join the cause.
Major surgery risk for COPD patients People with COPD are significantly more likely to die in the year after a surgical procedure than otherwise similar patients, new research has found.
Threat of ‘strong legal action’ for misuse of surgeon title Its use is to be limited to surgeons, obstetricians and gynaecologists, and ophthalmologists, with cosmetic qualification standards still being assessed.
Clampdown on ‘cosmetic surgeon’ title signalled Regulators have been tasked with helping to protect the public from rogue operators, although details on the proposed reforms are unclear.
Review recommends ‘endorsement model’ for cosmetic surgeons AHPRA has accepted all 16 recommendations from an independent review into Australia’s cosmetic industry, in a bid to improve patient safety.
Review into cosmetic industry safety due next week More patient horror stories have come to light in the lead up to AHPRA and the Medical Board releasing their review.
RACGP continues push for overhaul of cosmetic surgery industry An ongoing review into the industry’s regulations is critical to ensuring that patient safety ‘comes first’, the college says.
‘Surgeon’ title review: Who will make the cut? Any doctor can currently use the title regardless of their training level. The RACGP supports a crackdown but has warned against over-restriction.
Concern over unproven menopause treatments Marketing has a lot to answer for but there is a role for general practice in educating women about choices, says GP Dr Karen Magraith.
Warning over unregulated cosmetic procedures Not enough is known about non-ionising radiation for cosmetic purposes, experts who hold safety and regulatory concerns say.