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ACSEP response to SCPCCC Report
ACSEP appreciates the efforts of the MBS Taskforce Review and all its committees to improve value, equity and access to best-practice healthcare for all Australians. The College welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Specialist and Consultant...Read more -
Codeine Based Medications
The ACSEP Board has endorsed the TGA decision to make codeine based medications prescription only from February 2018 supporting the RACP, RACGP, AMA and Pain Australia position released on 7th October. Earlier this year the ACSEP endorsed the IOC...Read more -
Sport Health Feature
A fantastic article in the recent edition of Sport Health, featuring ACSEP President Adam Castricum discussing the recent National Sport 2030 Plan and the importance of making physical activity safe for all, for life. Adam outlines 5 action items ACSEP...Read more -
Climate Risks in Healthcare
The College has endorsed the Council of Presidents of Medical Colleges (CPMC) Climate Change communique. The CPMC convened a Roundtable forum on Thursday 17 May 2018 inviting discussion on the risks posed by climate change and more frequent and extreme...Read more -
Scope of Practice - SEM
The model scope of clinical practice for Sport and Exercise Medicine has been approved by the Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Health for approval to implement within NSW Health. This is intended to assist Local Health Districts and Specialty Networks...Read more -
Health Care Ethical Framework
A consensus framework for ethical practices in health care, developed in collaboration by a large group of Australian health leaders, and endorsed by Australian federal, state and territory health ministers, was launched in Tokyo on 20 July 2018. The...Read more -
A Wiser Healthcare Initiative
The ACSEP has endorsed an initial statement to underpin the development of a National Action Plan to Prevent Overdiagnosis and Overtreatment in Australia. Wiser Healthcare is a research collaboration involving The University of Sydney, Bond University,...Read more -
Free Interpreting Service
Free Interpreting Service Access for Medical Practitioners The Department of Social Services has expanded and simplified patient eligibility requirements for the Free Interpreting Service, delivered by TIS National. Please find updated information below...Read more