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ANZCA submission on national registration and accreditation
Recently ANZCA made a submission on the proposed first Bill in relation to the national registration and accreditation to the Practitioner Regulation Subcommittee of the Federal Government’s Health Workforce Principal Committee.
New drug
A new drug has just been approved for use in Australia. SITAGLIPTIN (Januvia) is an oral drug for type 2 Diabetes mellitus. It is a new class of drug, a dipeptidyl peptidase (DPP-4) inhibitor. Sitagliptin is an 'incretin enhancer' that increases the levels of active incretin by inhibiting their metabolism by DPP-4, thus prolonging their effect in stimulating insulin release and decreasing glucagon secretion.
Latest ANZCA e-newsletter online
The latest edition of ANZCA’s e-newsletter has now been emailed to Fellows, trainees and ANZCA staff.
Fellowship Affairs
The first meeting of the Fellowship Affairs Committee was held on Friday, 15 August 2008. Chaired by Dr Margaret Cowling, the Committee oversees all matters directly pertinent to Fellows, including CPD, annual scientific meetings, Regional CME and SIG events, communications and professional issues
RFT for Australian Clinical Quality Registries pilot projects
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is seeking tenders from relevant organisations to test and validate the draft 'Operating Principles and Technical Standards for Australian Clinical Quality Registries'.
Electricity & greenhouse emissions
You might wonder whether turning off the lights when not required actually saves energy. Thanks to the efforts of College staff, we have saved a massive 15 per cent greenhouse gas emissions over the last six months compared to last year. A lot of this can be attributed to turning off lights and switching to energy efficient flourescent light globes. The impact has been significant.
Better, cheaper, faster – changing values in Anaesthesia
Combined Education, Simulation, Welfare and Management SIG - 29-31 August 2008, Queenstown New Zealand: The theme of the meeting addresses the economic imperatives creeping in to surgical and anaesthesia services and the impact of these on personal health, quality and safety and education.
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program
In May 2008, the Government announced that $87.4m will be provided over the next three years to expand the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. Anaesthetists are invited to comment on a draft report relating to the scope of anaesthetic involvement and training.
"Pain at the Centre" registration closed early
Combined CME Spring Meeting of the Faculty of Pain Medicine ANZCA, the Acute Pain Special Interest Group ANZCA, the ASA and NZSA, and the Acute Pain Special Interest Group of the IASP
Mackay Base Hospital Report
Queensland Health Quality and Complaints Commission: An investigation into the quality of health services at Mackay Base Hospital has led to the Queensland Health Quality and Complaints Commission recommending a national system to track the performance of medical professionals.
Dr Ray Hader Trainee Award for Compassion: nominations
Nominations are sought from ANZCA Trainees and Fellows within three years of Fellowship by Examination for the Dr Ray Hader Trainee Award for Compassion. The deadline for nominations is October 31, 2008.
Better, Cheaper, Faster - Changing Values in Anaesthesia
Combined Education, Simulation, Welfare and Management SIG: 29 – 31 August 2008, Queenstown New Zealand
25th Annual Meeting - American Academy of Pain Medicine
Abstract submission deadline 11:59pm: Friday, August 1, 2008
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality Healthcare
Australian Health Ministers met in Canberra on July 22 and discussed initiatives to improve safety and quality in healthcare.
ANZCA Bulletin - July issue out this week
The July issue of the ANZCA Bulletin will be sent out this week.
A/Prof Kate Leslie interviewed on 2SM
On 11 July 2008. ANZCA Vice President, Associate Professor Kate Leslie was interviewed by Leon Delaney of the 2SM 'Mornings' program.
Queensland Health Quality and Complaints Commission
Help improve health services - the Health Quality and Complaints Commission (HQCC) is calling for Expressions of Interest to join key advisory boards focused on health and community issues.
Anaesthetists face weighty problem
Dr Jenny Carden of ANZCA was recently interviewed by the Australian Financial Review for their 'Men’s Health' section.
Interview with the Federal Health Minister, Hon. Nicola Roxon MP
2UE Breakfast Show - July 3 (Mike Carlton)
ANZCA E-Newsletter - OUT NOW
The first edition of ANZCA’s e-newsletter was sent via e-mail to Fellows, trainees, members and ANZCA staff on 3 July 2008.