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ePulse 17 January 2012

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College News

Keeping Members Up-to-date in 2012

With the New Year now upon us, there are many exciting new developments, and new challenges, to share with RNZCGP (the College) members.

One way I will be doing that this year is by providing regular updates via ePulse.

My aim is to provide updates on a wide range of College matters to ensure Members are up-to-date on current issues.

The format I’ll be using is a short introduction to each topic in ePulse which will link to a question and answer session with me which will be posted on the College website. There will be an opportunity for members to ask any further questions after reading each session.

I am looking forward to communicating with you in this new way, and to getting feedback from you on the issues being discussed.

Regards

Harry Pert

PRESIDENT

Q & A Session: New College Rules and the SGM

Proposed new rules for RNZCGP and Special General Meeting to consider them

RNZCGP (the College) is kicking off 2012 with one of the most important activities of the year, the presentation of proposed new rules for the College and the holding of a Special General Meeting (SGM) to consider them.

The College rules have been under review for some time and gone through many iterations as we have consulted with Members, made draft amendments and then sought further feedback.

The proposed rules have been written in plain English and propose, amongst other changes, the adoption of a more modern governance structure and a smaller representative governance body.

In this question and answer session I will endeavour to highlight the changes that are being made, to explain how the SGM will work and to answer other questions that Members may have on this important topic.

Harry Pert

PRESIDENT

Special General Meeting - proposed new rules for RNZCGP

All members are invited to a Special General Meeting (SGM) of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) to consider and vote on the College's proposed new rules (held in conjunction with the Quality Symposium).

When: Friday 10 February 2012
Time: 12:45pm - 1:30pm
Where: Angus Room, Te Papa Museum of New Zealand, 55 Cable Street, Wellington

More information and to read the proposed RNZCGP rules click here.

Register now for the Quality Symposium

When: 10 - 11 February 2012

Where: The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Oceania Room, Wellington

DON'T MISS OUT - Registrations close 27 January 2012.

You can view the registration details and the programme here.

Please note the Lean Thinking Workshop is now full and we can no longer accept any further registrations for this workshop.

Resuscitation Level requirements for GPEP & Fellowship

Effective from 1 January 2012, participants in GPEP and doctors seeking Fellowship, are required to hold and maintain a Resuscitation Skills certificate from a College-approved provider to a minimum of Level 5 of the NZ Resuscitation Council standards, dated no older than three years.

An updated copy of the Fellowship Pathway Regulations can be viewed here.

Fellowship Assessors - Auckland and Wellington

Contract for Services

The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) is seeking Fellows to undertake Fellowship Assessments on a contract for service basis.

Applicants will be vocationally registered general practitioners who are Fellows of the RNZCGP and working at least 2/10ths in general practice in the greater Auckland or Wellington areas. Previous experience at undertaking assessments in the general practice environment, examining for Primex, or involvement in the GP education programme would be an advantage.

View further information, including how to apply for the position here.

Auckland GP a finalist in the New Zealander of the Year awards

Congratulations to Auckland GP and Fellow of the RNZCGP, Dr Sharad Paul, who is a finalist in the New Zealander of the Year awards.

Dr Paul is trained in plastic surgery, developed a new skin graft technique, and teaches skin cancer surgery at Auckland University and the University of Queensland. Also a published writer, Dr Paul owns the Baci Lounge in Newmarket, a café and bookstore and founded a skincare company, Baci Cosmetologie.

Further information about Dr Paul's achievements view the full article in NZ Doctor here.

From the MOPS Desk

Reviewing a Colleague's Professional Development Plan (PDPlan)

You have been asked by a colleague to review their PDPlan, and ask yourself "What should I be considering .....?"

Your colleague is thinking "What will my reviewer be looking for....?"

The College has developed a resource to assist GPs. Information can be found in the Member Only section of the website on the Vocationally Registered Doctors page. The resource includes:

  • The purpose of a PDP

  • Why a plan needs to be reviewed

  • How do you do it - a series of questions which you should ask

  • How to provide feedback

  • Frequently asked questions.

If you have any queries regarding MOPS please contact:

  • MOPS A-L surname Jeanette 04 550 2848

  • MOPS M-Z surname Alita 04 550 2849

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 Sector News

New prescription requirements

Requirements for a prescription, both its physical form, and the information it must include, are specified in Medicines Regulation 41.

From 1 December 2011 some of the requirements were amended to:

  • require the name of the prescriber to be included on the prescription, as well as the street address of their place of work (or the postal address if the prescriber does not have a fixed place of work), phone number and signature
  • require inclusion of the given name(s) of the person for whose use the prescription is given
  • require the presciber to specify the total quantity or medicine or total period of supply, but no longer require the prescriber to specify in what portions or at what intervals the medicines should be dispensed.

View the updated Medicines Regulations here.

Measles-Free Summer Facebook Campaign

The Ministry of Health, partnered with Auckland Regional Public Health Service, the Immunisation Advisory Centre and Auckland DHBs, have formed a small social media campaign to try and encourage teenagers and young adults to get immunised for measles.

The eight-week long pilot Measles-Free Summer facebook campaign will target young adults, with the overriding message that there is an easy way to avoid letting measles ruin summer and the fun it brings. Daily postings of information, video clips and links will be tied in with youth-orientated events around the country such as the Big Day Out, Parachute festival and University Orientation.

View the Measles-Free Summer facebook page here.

Skylight's support material launched for Cantabrians

Skylight have launched new support material for for Cantabrians as they try to deal with both the continuing earthquakes, and the upcoming first anniversary.

View a list of Skylight's support material and other support options here.

National Depression Initiative

National Depression Initiative (NDI) aims to reduce the impact of depression on the lives of New Zealanders, by aiding early recognition, appropriate treatment, and recovery. It is part of the Ministry's commitment to addressing suicide prevention, as well as to improving the mental health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders.

The NDI have a range of factsheets available for adults and youth experiencing depression. All factsheets can be easily accessed and printed off by GPs from the NDI Depression Networkhere

To order large quantaties of the NDI factsheets contact the NDI Sector Relationship Manager: Kayte Godward, 09 909 9216.

PHARMAC Seminar Series 2012

It has been announced that the PHARMAC Seminar Series will continue in 2012.

You can view the seminar schedule for 2012 here.

Creative writing workshops for GPs

Dr Hilton Koppe, an Australian GP who wrote the article 'Healing Thyself ?' in the December issue of GP Pulse, will be running a creative writing workshop for doctors in the Blue Mountains, just went of Sydney from 9 - 11 March 2012.

For further information about these workshops please conact Dr Koppe at hiltonkoppe@bigpond.com or visit the 'Doctors who...' website.

Medical Diagnoses Code Updates

ACC has reviewed the list of medical diagnosis codes it uses. As a result of this review, with effect from 26 February 2012 ACC will be moving to an updated code list. The updated diagnosis code list contains the following:

  • A reduced list of Read Codes, removing non-injury codes such as those for medical supplies or family histories.
  • The Preferred Term description format for Read Codes as well as the 60 character version where available. This will provide more consistency with many of the descriptions used in the Practice Management Systems.
  • An update to ICD-10-AM 6th Edition. This aligns with the standard used by the Secondary Healthcare sector.

View further information regarding these updates here.

Committee Vacancies

Nominations for the National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP) Advisory Group

The National Screening Unit (NSU) of the Ministry of Health is seeking nominations for GP representation on the National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP) Advisory Group. View further information about this group and how to apply here.

Invitation for applications for members of the bpac Clinical Advisory Group (CLAG)

bpac are seeking applications for members of the bpac Clinical Advisory Group. View further about this group and how to apply here.

Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee (PMMRC)

The Health Quality and Safety Commission Board is seeking new members for the Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee. Further information here.

Consultations - have your say!

The following consultations mentioned in ePulse in previous weeks are still open:

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 Classified Advertising

Southern Region Vacancies

Central Region Vacancies

Northern Region Vacancies

To submit a new classified advertisement visit the Classified Advertising page on our website and complete the online form. Your ad will be automatically submitted to the College and available on our website within 48 hours.

Vacancies feature in ePulse for two weeks and on the website for six weeks.

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 Events (Conferences, CME)

New Events

January 2012

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