DoH confirms vaccine indemnity scheme, but questions remain ‘You shouldn’t fear that you’re going to get tied up in complicated litigation if something – despite your best efforts – goes wrong,’ the DoH First Assistant Secretary has told GPs.
AstraZeneca debate a ‘failure of pandemic management’ RACGP President Dr Karen Price has stressed the decision around COVID vaccination should be shared by patients and GPs without outside interference.
National Cabinet announces no-fault indemnity scheme for GPs to administer AstraZeneca The move opens the door for under-60s to receive the vaccine as the country looks to speed up the rollout amid a potential national outbreak.
New life insurance information GPs need to know Changes designed to protect patient privacy will be instituted from 1 July.
New toolkit offers ‘succinct’ overview to aid autism diagnosis Consistent standards are needed to diagnose the condition, and one expert has told newsGP ‘it has to be used’.
NDIS: GPs’ role definition a step closer The final report on NDIS planning further recognises the necessary actions to cement GPs’ role in supporting patients with disability.
New resources to help GPs and patients navigate the NDIS Co-designed by the RACGP, the resources help to ensure GPs are informed about criteria, process of eligibility, and accessing the scheme.
‘Watch this space’: GPs to become more involved in NDIS The revelation comes as the Federal Government accepts almost all 29 recommendations from the landmark Tune review as part of an effort to reduce wait times and improve services.
Calls for coordinated approach as NDIS access issues continue Senators heard at an estimates hearing that the National Disability Insurance Agency is still working through 16,000 unopened email enquiries.
NDIS report details mass delays, confusion The review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme contains 29 recommendations designed to reduce wait times and improve services.