In Practice: Reminder to register for eRx Script Exchange

This week’s In Practice also includes details on notifications for acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease, as well as webinars for GPs to learn more about upcoming workplace laws, endometriosis, and obesity.
 
eRx Script Exchange registration
GPs are reminded to register with eRx Script Exchange by 30 September to continue prescribing eligible medicines electronically.
 
The Australian Government has committed continued investment for prescription delivery services and enhancements which support the exchange of almost 300 million prescriptions each year. The national Prescription Delivery Service (PDS) launched on 1 July 2023 and requires GPs to connect to the PDS by 30 September 2023 to continue prescribing eligible medicines.
 
Practices not connected to eRx Script Exchange will need to register each clinician as soon as possible on eRx. Practices will also need to check with their prescribing software provider if there are any software updates to perform.
 
For practices already connected to eRx Script Exchange, no action is required at this time. For those unsure, contact the prescribing software provider for more information.  
 
Notification of RHD and ARF
On 31 July, acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) became routine notifiable conditions in Victoria.
 
Both ARF and RHD can occur as a complication of infection with the group A Streptococcus bacterium, but are not themselves infectious diseases. Medical practitioners who reasonably believe a patient has, or may have, ARF or RHD must notify the Victorian Department of Health within five business days.
 
The Department is also recommending that all cases of RHD must be notified, including both newly diagnosed and pre-existing disease. Medical practitioners can notify using the Communicable Diseases online notification tool or by downloading and completing the ARF/RHD notification form and returning by post or fax. 
 
Further information is available on the Department of Health website.
 
Workplace law reforms and payroll tax update for practices
Webinar: Wednesday 23 August, 7.00 – 8.00 pm (AEST)
CPD: 1 EA hour
Register online
 
Avant Law Partner and Head of Employment and Workplace, Stephen Schoninger, presents an overview of the new workplace laws coming into effect over 2023, and practical recommendations for what practices need to do to comply with the new laws. Stephen will also provide a brief update on managing payroll tax risks for medical practices.
 
All registrants will receive the on-demand link with the recording if they are unable to attend the live session.
 
Endometriosis and PCOS: Helping patients to understand the impact on fertility
Webinar: Tuesday 22 August, 7.00 – 8.00 pm (AEST)
CPD: 1 EA hour
Register online
 
Renowned polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) expert Dr Michael Costello and Professor Luk Rombauts discuss these two increasingly common fertility conditions.
 
This session will assist health practitioners to accurately diagnose both PCOS and endometriosis, understand the impact this diagnosis can have on fertility, and provide guidance on patient care with a view to pregnancy.
 
All registrants will receive the on-demand link with the recording if they are unable to attend the live session.
 
Obesity: Understanding the disease and how surgery and adjunct therapies fit in
Webinar: Tuesday 26 September, 7.00 – 8.00 pm (AEST)
CPD: 1 EA hour
Register online
 
Obesity management expert, Dr Georgia Rigas will be educating GPs on understanding obesity as a disease and tailoring solutions for individual patients. The session will cover a range of medical and surgical treatment options and explore the potential benefits of combining therapies to effectively manage obesity.
 
All registrants will receive the on-demand link with the recording if they are unable to attend the live session.
 
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