mandatory reporting
What are the new requirements?
Revised guidelines for mandatory notifications have been released as changes are set to come into effect early next month With amendments to the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law having been passed …
Mandatory reporting changes disappoint
Queensland’s updated legislation on mandatory reporting has passed, but doctors have expressed concern The Health Practitioner Regulation National Law and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 (Qld) has now been passed …
Tough love?
Health practitioners are traditionally reluctant to make mandatory notifications for various reasons, says the Pharmacy Council of NSW Reasons pharmacists may be reluctant to make a notification include fear of …
Lack of remuneration, time an issue for reporting
A study has found community pharmacists have ‘suboptimal’ knowledge on reporting adverse drug reactions, making up only 6% of reports in 2017 Community pharmacists need more training on adverse drug …
Barriers to seeking help to come down
PSA president Shane Jackson has welcomed the unanimous agreement by the health ministers to change mandatory reporting requirements At Friday’s COAG Health Council meeting, the state and territory health ministers …
WA mandatory reporting model ‘will end up saving lives’
Greg Hunt has foreshadowed the removal of mandatory reporting rules for doctors who have sought help for mental health conditions For some time the State and Territory Health Ministers have …
The week in review
The Melbourne Cup may have stopped the nation on Tuesday, but in the meantime the pharmacy sector stayed busy… Health Minister Greg Hunt took to the MJA to laud the …
Mandatory reporting finalised by year end?
Health Ministers have made “considerable progress” when it comes to changes to mandatory reporting The COAG Health Council met on Friday, with health ministers saying they are heading towards consensus …
Mandatory reporting change push
The AMA is again calling for changes to mandatory reporting which would break down barriers to getting mental health help At both Federal and State/Territory level, the Australian Medical Association …
Break down mandatory reporting barrier: PSA
Pharmacists should be exempted from mandatory reporting requirements, says the PSA PSA made a submission to the COAG Health Council in which it urges the body to adopt Western Australia’s …
Changes to mandatory reporting rules underway
The AMA’s advocacy for changes to the current rules could potentially have a positive impact for pharmacists Federal, State and Territory health ministers have agreed to consult with practitioner and …