by Philip Morris | Aug 2, 2022 | Media Release, News
The settlement gives psychiatrists broad rights to disclose the terms (other than prices) of BCPP and other agreements to their patients, NAPP, RMSANZ, the AMA or other relevant professional bodies and their Medical Defence Organisations or other professional...
by Philip Morris | Aug 2, 2022 | Media Release, News
I’m writing to let you know about the outcome of protracted negotiations with buying group Honeysuckle Health (HH – a joint venture between Cigna [a USA health insurer] and nib [an Australian private health insurer]) and nib health funds to secure stronger protection...
by Philip Morris | Mar 18, 2022 | News, Resources
Last Updated: 18 March 2022 Managing Gender Dysphoria in Young People – The NAPP Guide Gender dysphoria/incongruence in young people is a contested area of medical practice. This approach avoids political, social, religious and ideological positions. This...
by Vivienne Elton | Jan 18, 2022 | News
Caitlin CassidyThe Guardian 14th Jan When Jane* was told her regular psychiatry appointments would no longer be covered under Medicare’s telehealth provisions, the news was so distressing she ended up being hospitalised. “I had a crisis, and took an accidental...
by Gerald | Dec 17, 2021 | Media Release, News
The newly announced Australian Government Changes to Medicare Specialist Telehealth provisions, effective from 1 January 2022, will leave many patients unable to access necessary psychiatric assessment and treatment, including psychotherapy. MASSIVE CUTS TO TELEHEALTH...
by Gerald | Nov 2, 2021 | News
The Victorian Government’s Health Legislation Amendment (Information Sharing) Bill 2021 was rushed through its first parliamentary vote on 14 October 2021, raising many unanswered questions for patients and health care professionals in that state. The purpose of the...