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06/02/2012APIDRA (insulin glulisine) SoloSTAR and Apidra 3mL Cartridge for ClikSTAR now available
Sanofi has advised the supply of Apidra SoloSTAR and Apidra 3mL cartridges (for use with blue ClikSTAR reusable pen) has resumed.
03/02/2012Call for Abstracts
You are invited to participate in the GP Research session at the 55th Clinical Update Weekend: General Practice Kaleidoscope. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your research to your GP colleagues. Your presentation may be across a range of themes, but must be relevant to general practice.
20/01/2012WorkCover Medical Fees Schedules for 2012
WorkCover advises of the gazettal of new rates for medical fees, which are applicable for services provided on and after 1 January 2012.
09/01/2012PIP breast implant information
The Gillard Government has announced a new hotline for women concerned about their breast implants. The new service has been set up following concerns from France over PIP breast implants. While there is no evidence of increased rupture rates here in Australia, support is available for women who want more information. Women who have had breast implants and are concerned should ring the Breast Implant Information Line on Ph: 1800 217 257 or contact their surgeon directly for clinical advice. A frequently asked questions (FAQs) page is also available on the Department of Health and Ageing’s Therapeutic Goods Administration site by visiting: http://tga.gov.au/safety/alerts-device-breast-implants-pip-120107.htm
19/12/2011WA State Chair Report
At present we have 1400 WA members, 670 of whom are rurally based. The 2011-2012 WA Faculty Board held its inaugural meeting at College House on the 3rd November where we welcomed seven new members.
19/12/2011December WONCA News
World Organization of Family Doctors December newsletter (PDF 2MB)
16/12/2011Trial of ebook collection on the Ebrary platform
The Library is currently running trial access, until mid-January 2012, to an ebook collection on the Ebrary platform - which includes ebook titles from publishers not represented in the Library's existing ebook collections. The trial collection covers a range of academic subject areas including medicine, health, business and behavioural sciences.
12/12/2011End of Year Events
The WA Faculty Events department has been busy wrapping up the last few social events for the year.
12/12/2011October Council statement now available online
RACGP Council members believe it is important to share outcomes and resolutions of Council meetings to keep College members and the broader general practice community informed. The October outcome statement is now available on the College website.
12/12/2011Pertussis epidemic in Australia
Australia is currently experiencing an epidemic of pertussis (whooping cough). In light of this, the Immunise Australia Program has commenced a communication campaign with pertussis brochures and posters available on the Immunise Australia Program website.
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