2015 Reports and submissions

RACGP believe there is scope for the Clinical practice guidelines for PSA testing and early management of test-detected prostate cancer to be enhanced with a few practical suggestions

RACGP support all the amendments proposed by the ACCC

The RACGP provided comments regarding the importance of GP-lead hospital avoidance programs, the need for pricing to be applicable over multiple and continuing periods of care for a patient and the lifetime impact of chronic disease on mental health patients

The RACGP provided general comments regarding the funding of non-government organisations for mental health service delivery from the primary care / general practice perspective

RACGP have provided a range of key recommendations on areas for investment in general practice and the primary healthcare sector more broadly

The RACGP has provided comment on the draft MBS reviews imaging for low back pain protocol

The RACGP recognise the role of optometrists in providing accessible eye care for Australians

RACGP have not had time to consider the proposed model in detail and would like to see research that supports the effectiveness and safety of these approaches

The RACGP is committed to equipping GPs with the resources and expertise for preventing, identifying and managing those affected by abuse and violence

The RACGP outlines its view on the regulation of medical practitioners who provide these procedures

The RACGP has only responded to questions in the diabetes strategy relevant to general practice

RACGP feedback raising concerns to the indicators in the National Health Performance Authority's Performance and Accountability Framework

The RACGP’s submission to the review contains responses to the questions raised

RACGP draft national guidelines aim to provide consistent, unambiguous terms and processes for on-screen display of medicines information in both clinical and consumer facing systems

The RACGP has identified over 200 one-off, periodic or ongoing, administrative requirements associated with the delivery of patient care

TThe RACGP welcomes the commitment made by the Government in its 2015-16 budget to strengthen the national e-health system and support the continued development of the PCEHR 

RACGP has provided feedback on ice in our community

RACGP has lodged its annual report 

RACGP submission on the draft national clinical practice guidelines for dementia 

RACGP provide comments to the National Allergy Strategy

The RACGP is concerned with the proposed change to the CTC Medicare item to require referral by a specialist colonoscopist

The RACGP acknowledges that changes to the current PCEHR assisted registration process will ease the administration burden on general practice with regards to the management and storage of paperwork

RACGP response to Government consultation on its regulation impact statement (RIS), Improving the quality and safety of Medicare funded diagnostic imaging services through the enhancement of regulatory and accreditation requirements

The RACGP provided comment on the Heart Foundation's Guideline for the diagnosis and management of hypertension in adults

RACGP input to the first national antimicrobial resistance strategy

RACGP submission to the Standing Committee on chronic disease prevention and management

RACGP letter to Department of Social Services outlining concerns around MyAgedCare referrals template 

RACGP provide comment to Office of the Australian Information Commissioner to develop a data breach response plan

RACGP feedback to the Commission on discussion paper Establishing national priorities for clinical practice guidelines  

The RACGP has welcomed the focus the PHCAG is placing on reforming primary healthcare and participated in consultations with members of PHCAG in August 2015

RACGP respond to the Health Legislation Amendment eHealth Bill 2015 to the Department of Health

TRACGP submission to Intergovernmental Committee on Drugs identifying four key areas to be addressed in the National Drug Strategy 2016-2025

The RACGP provides comment regarding the consultation process, overall model proposed and discussion questions posed

RACGP response to the National Stakeholders’ Statement for the quality use of medicines to optimise ageing in older Australians

RACGP response to the PBS subsidised use of alprazolam

The RACGP’s submission outlines concerns about the way in which qualification for the Medicare safety net and safety net benefits would be calculated if the Bill is passed, potentially leaving patients with significant out-of-pocket costs

RACGP response to Department of Health  to remove MBS item 35534 

RACGP submission to MBS Review Taskforce on the MBS review and operation of the MBS 

The RACGP has developed a summary of the key expense measures included in the Government’s 2015-2016 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO)

RACGP response to the Department of Health on domestic violence topics and questions posed for inclusion in the review

RACGP feedback focuses on the need for consistency, clarity and readability of information for health users of different literacy levels

RACGP submission to Senate Select Committee on health data and reform proposals

RACGP submission provides an overview of the potential role that private health insurers could play in general practice