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Australia Implements Strict Vaping Reforms
New federal legislation introduces stringent regulations on vaping goods, including supply restrictions and advertising controls. The reforms aim to reduce vaping rates while maintaining therapeutic access under healthcare supervision.
Improved Abortion Access in the ACT
New legislation in the Australian Capital Territory broadens the range of healthcare professionals authorised to provide abortions, including nurse practitioners and authorised midwives. It also updates conscientious objection guidelines.
Health Legal Report October 2024
In this October 2024 issue of the Health Legal Report we discuss Bulk Billing and Out of Pocket Fees, Health Insurance Legislation Amendment (Assignment of Medicare Benefits) Act 2024 (Cth) and Breanna Roche v The Trustee For The Dolphin Hotel Unit Trust [2024] FWC 606.
New Regulations for Monitored Drug Supply in South Australia
South Australia introduces regulations requiring health practitioners to check the monitored drugs database before supplying or administering monitored drugs, with exemptions for specific circumstances.
New Vaping Reforms in Australia: Key Changes for Healthcare Providers
A comprehensive overview of the Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Vaping Reforms) Act 2024, detailing new regulations on vaping goods supply and advertising, effective July 1, 2024.
New Reporting Rules for Vaccination Providers
This article explores how the Australian Immunisation Register was amended to require the reporting of JEV vaccine administration routes and vaccine types for all mandated vaccines, with penalties for non-compliance. Follow the link below for further detail and to see how this case may impact your organisation.
New Regulations for Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Prescribers
The new National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits) Amendment (2024 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2024 (Cth) contain new amendments which clarify prescriber bag supplies, redefine authority prescriptions, and repeal COVID-19 special arrangements, impacting PBS prescribing practitioners.
Hospital Appeal Reduces Damages in Medical Negligence Case
This article outlines the Court of Appeal’s decision to uphold their decision of negligence against Wollongong Private Hospital but reduces damages for a patient injured post-surgery, emphasising the importance of accurate incident documentation and facility maintenance.
Clinical Governance: Tribunal Finds Medical Practitioner Guilty of Professional Misconduct
The VCAT found Dr Ong guilty of professional misconduct due to improper prescription practices and inadequate clinical recordkeeping, resulting in a four-year disqualification from medical practice.
Australia Implements Strict Vaping Reforms
New federal legislation introduces stringent regulations on vaping goods, including supply restrictions and advertising controls. The reforms aim to reduce vaping rates while maintaining therapeutic access under healthcare supervision.
Improved Abortion Access in the ACT
New legislation in the Australian Capital Territory broadens the range of healthcare professionals authorised to provide abortions, including nurse practitioners and authorised midwives. It also updates conscientious objection guidelines.
Health Legal Report October 2024
In this October 2024 issue of the Health Legal Report we discuss Bulk Billing and Out of Pocket Fees, Health Insurance Legislation Amendment (Assignment of Medicare Benefits) Act 2024 (Cth) and Breanna Roche v The Trustee For The Dolphin Hotel Unit Trust [2024] FWC 606.
New Regulations for Monitored Drug Supply in South Australia
South Australia introduces regulations requiring health practitioners to check the monitored drugs database before supplying or administering monitored drugs, with exemptions for specific circumstances.
New Vaping Reforms in Australia: Key Changes for Healthcare Providers
A comprehensive overview of the Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Vaping Reforms) Act 2024, detailing new regulations on vaping goods supply and advertising, effective July 1, 2024.
New Reporting Rules for Vaccination Providers
This article explores how the Australian Immunisation Register was amended to require the reporting of JEV vaccine administration routes and vaccine types for all mandated vaccines, with penalties for non-compliance. Follow the link below for further detail and to see how this case may impact your organisation.
New Regulations for Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Prescribers
The new National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits) Amendment (2024 Measures No. 1) Regulations 2024 (Cth) contain new amendments which clarify prescriber bag supplies, redefine authority prescriptions, and repeal COVID-19 special arrangements, impacting PBS prescribing practitioners.
Hospital Appeal Reduces Damages in Medical Negligence Case
This article outlines the Court of Appeal’s decision to uphold their decision of negligence against Wollongong Private Hospital but reduces damages for a patient injured post-surgery, emphasising the importance of accurate incident documentation and facility maintenance.
Clinical Governance: Tribunal Finds Medical Practitioner Guilty of Professional Misconduct
The VCAT found Dr Ong guilty of professional misconduct due to improper prescription practices and inadequate clinical recordkeeping, resulting in a four-year disqualification from medical practice.
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