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Revised advertising guidelines GPs need to know

Revised advertising guidelines GPs need to know

The updated AHPRA resource is designed to protect the public from false or misleading claims and allow them to make informed healthcare choices.


Significant measures to keep health professionals on the coronavirus frontline

Significant measures to keep health professionals on the coronavirus frontline

A new pandemic sub-register will allow 40,000 experienced and qualified practitioners to return to work, while Victoria has expanded testing criteria for healthcare workers.


Changes to mandatory reporting obligations come into effect

Changes to mandatory reporting obligations come into effect

The threshold for reporting a concern about impairment, intoxication and practice outside of professional standards has been raised.


RACGP records strong results in medical training survey

RACGP records strong results in medical training survey

But bullying, discrimination and harassment remain issues throughout medical training.


New mandatory reporting guidelines released

New mandatory reporting guidelines released

The recently revised guidelines are expected to come into effect in every state and territory, except Western Australia, next month.


COAG Health Council announces new policy directions

COAG Health Council announces new policy directions

The directions are designed to provide clarity on what AHPRA and the National Boards must analyse when considering action against a practitioner.


AHPRA moves to douse mandatory reporting fears – but RACGP yet to be convinced

AHPRA moves to douse mandatory reporting fears – but RACGP yet to be convinced

Mandatory reporting thresholds are set to be raised, but concerns linger regarding the deterrent effect for mental illness.


Physician, heal thyself: Can AHPRA address its own complaints?

Physician, heal thyself: Can AHPRA address its own complaints?

GPs and patients have expressed concerns about how Australia’s medical professional regulator handles complaints, but the agency insists it is working towards improvement.


What are your chances of receiving an AHPRA complaint?

What are your chances of receiving an AHPRA complaint?

Medico-legal expert Sara Bird breaks down the numbers from the last year.


RACGP calling for feedback on draft mandatory reporting guidelines

RACGP calling for feedback on draft mandatory reporting guidelines

AHPRA has incorporated many of the college’s previous recommendations, but members have one more chance to provide their thoughts.


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