13 Dec 2024
Medical practitioner suspended for inappropriate prescribing following a patient death
A Queensland tribunal has suspended a general practitioner for inappropriate prescribing following the death of a patient.
12 Dec 2024
More flexible English language pathways for practitioners registering in Australia
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12 Dec 2024
Unqualified man sentenced for claiming to be a paramedic at motorcycle events
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11 Dec 2024
Expanded role for registered nurses to improve access to safe and timely healthcare
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10 Dec 2024
Medical radiation practitioner suspended for practising without insurance for five years
A Victorian medical radiation practitioner has been reprimanded and had her registration suspended for three months after failing to hold professional indemnity insurance (PII) while practising between 2017 and 2022.
09 Dec 2024
Vexatious notification safeguard reform
Key points Processes to better identify and minimise the harms of vexatious notifications against health practitioners will be further strengthened. It follows a National Health Practitioner Ombudsman review that confirmed vexatious notifications are rare, but could be better dealt with through a range of recommendations. The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and National Boards have accepted, and are already implementing, the recommendations.
09 Dec 2024
Paramedic reprimanded for professional misconduct
A tribunal has reprimanded a Queensland paramedic and put conditions on his registration for acting outside his scope of practice and failing to keep adequate records.
09 Dec 2024
Parental leave fee relief on the way
Key points A 30 per cent rebate on annual registration fees for practitioners who take parental leave comes into effect on 1 July 2025. The rebate applies to all forms of protected leave, including disability and carers’ leave. Ahpra is also undertaking a wider review of opportunities for pro rata fees.
