11 November Advice re- fraudulent request for removal of National Immunisation Program posters from general practices A video has recently been uploaded to YouTube by a representative from a group based in Melbourne, purporting to be a Commonwealth official entering a general practice requesting the removal of posters promoting vaccination under the National Immunisation Program (NIP). The representative provided reception staff with what appears to ... Read more >>>
11 November The Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights - Consultation Open The second edition of the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights (the Charter) was released in August 2019. It describes the rights that consumers, or someone they care for, can expect when receiving health care in Australia. To support implementation of the Charter, the Commission has developed a guide for consumers. ... Read more >>>
7 November National Cancer Screening Register to commence supporting the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program From 18 November 2019, the current National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP), operated by the Department of Human Services, will transition over to the National Cancer Screening Register (the National Register) to create a single national record for participants of the NBCSP and the National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP). Migration ... Read more >>>
7 November MBS Quick Guide - November 2019 This month’s MBS Quick Guide from Australian Doctor – download this handy resource on the latest changes to general practice items here Read more >>>