New laws make vaccination reporting mandatory With the COVID vaccine rollout only weeks away, newly passed legislation means GPs will soon have to report all administered vaccines to the AIR or face a potential fine of more than $6000.
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.
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.
Study links depressed doctors with medical errors Researchers believe the finding underscores the need for systematic efforts to prevent or reduce depressive symptoms among physicians.
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? 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? Medico-legal expert Sara Bird breaks down the numbers from the last year.
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.
AHPRA releases draft mandatory reporting guidelines The proposed changes are a result of legislation that was passed by the Queensland Parliament earlier this year amid protests from medical groups.
A GP for every doctor A GP19 Convocation item brings the important topic of doctors’ wellbeing into focus.