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New occupational cancer e-learning module

In some Australian workplaces, employees are exposed to a diverse range of possible carcinogens at higher concentrations and for longer periods of time than the general public. It has been estimated that 3.6 million Australians are exposed to at least one carcinogen at work and approximately 5000 cancers each year are caused by workplace exposures.

How GPs can help combat Australia’s second biggest cancer killer

Australia’s first major national mass media campaign promoting bowel cancer screening launches.

PDF Download: My Health Record helps you help your patient: A Mental Health Case study

A PDF document for the webinar, My Health Record helps you help your patient: A Mental Health Case study, by the Australian Digital health Agency on the 14 March, 2019 is now available for download.

Join us at Australian Healthcare Week

We invite you to join the largest healthcare event in Australia for what promises to be an invaluable learning and networking experience.

AAPM is proud to support Australian Healthcare Week as an exhibitor.

Register to use SafeScript and keep your patients on the safe side!

SafeScript will soon roll out across Victoria.  If doctors in your practice have not already registered, they will soon be emailed a link and instructions. Alternatively, they can register now atwww.safescript.vic.gov.au.

Important changes to the Coal Mine Workers’ Health Scheme – commencing 1 March 2019

The Queensland Government has made important changes to the Coal Mine Workers’ Health Scheme that came into effect on 1 March 2019. These changes affect medical providers who provide examinations or health assessments for Queensland’s coal mine workers

A new trial service to help patients better manage their medication after they leave hospital will be launched at Box Hill in Victoria on 14 March 2019

Poor medication management during or immediately after a hospital stay is a risk factor in 28% of potentially avoidable hospital re-admissions within 30 days. DC MedsRec is a community pharmacy-based service for patients discharged from Box Hill Hospital with four or more medicines, designed to help reduce the risk of harm from dangerous drug interactions.

Changes to the AskMBS email service

From 1 March 2019 the AskMBS email service has transitioned from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Health.

Visas for GPs initiative. Stronger Rural Health Strategy

The Visas for GPs initiative will manage growth in Australia’s medical workforce by regulating the number of overseas trained doctors (OTDs) entering Australia to work in the primary healthcare sector through the skilled migration program.

Australians can start using their new My Health Record today

My Health Records are now available for those Australians who want one.