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The Australasian Faculty of Occupational & Environmental Medicine aims for excellence in the standard of training and practice of Occupational Medicine in Australasia. Occupational Physicians are consultants in the effects of work on health and health on work, and strive continually for acceptable working conditions in all facets of industry. |
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Australasian Faculty of Occupational & Environmental Medicine
145 Macquarie Street Sydney, NSW 2000
ph: (02) 9256 9603
afoem@racp.edu.au
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AFOEM Newsletter Volume 10 Issue 10: Friday 7, May 2010 |
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Welcome to this week's edition of the AFOEM eNews.
These ebulletins are best viewed in html. Simply click on the item of interest (left) and you will be taken straight to that item.
An archive of all previous Newsletters (since 2002) are available on the Faculty website.
As always, if you would like to contribute an item to the next eNewsletter please email a paragraph to afoem@racp.edu.au by Tuesday of the publishing week.
Contact us
Senior Executive Officer AFOEM
Andy Messner
(02) 9256 9602
Andrew.Messner@racp.edu.au
Executive Officer AFOEM
Joanna Oakley
(02) 9256 9608
Joanna.Oakley@racp.edu.au
Administrative Officer AFOEM (Part Time: Mon, Weds, Fri)
Daniel Cheung
(02) 9256 9603
Daniel.Cheung@racp.edu.au
Physician Educator AFOEM
Dr David Goddard
afoem@racp.edu.au
CPD Administrator | AFOEM, AFPHM & AFRM
Natali Vlatko
(02) 8247 6239
Natali.Vlatko@racp.edu.au
Letter From The Editor-In-Chief
I'm keeping this short as I've still got one ear listening to the election results in the UK. I hold my dual citizenship with Hong Kong and Australia with pride. Oh wait ... Hong Kong is no longer ... NOOOoOoOooO!!
Two things of particular importance to note:
- Coal Services VR Training Day has been extended to AFOEM Fellows. So get in quick as there are limited spots.
- RACP AGM on Friday 21, May 2010. Refer to the calendar below for further details.
There goes my plan of perfecting my psuedo British accent.
*sobs*
Enjoy your weekends! I shall me studying ...
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Coal Services Virtual Reality Training Day |
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This Is An Opportunity Not To Be Missed For Both Trainees & Fellows
There's only a few weeks left till our Coal Services Virtual Reality Training Course (Friday 21, May 2010). Registration is now open to all AFOEM Fellows and Trainees.
Flyer (PDF | 25KB)
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Your Policy & Advocacy |
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Medical Board of Australia: Approved Registration Standards
The Medical Board of Australia (the Board) has developed registration standards which have been approved by the Ministerial Council.
All registered medical practitioners must comply with the registration standards when they take effect on 1 July 2010.
The approved registration standards are:
- Continuing professional development
- Recency of practice
- Professional indemnity insurance
- Criminal history
- English language skills standard
- Limited registration for area of need
- Limited registration for postgraduate training or supervised practice
A short factsheet ‘New obligations for Medical Practitioners’ as well as the complete standards are available here.
Electronic Referrals Release 1.0 - Submission Extended
foster the ongoing development of a series of national specifications and methods to support the appropriate exchange of clinical and administrative information between clinicians. The package contains 3 documents, set out below, and the eHealth Expert Advisory Group is seeking feedback on the content of these documents.
The Business Requirements and Specifications document describes the high level requirements for the creation, delivery and receipt of referrals for patient, typically between GPs and specialists. The Solution Design document defines national guidelines and specifications in order to allow future interoperability. The Core information Components document defines the information components being recommended for use when exchanging referrals within Australian.
The eReferrals package can be found here.
For more information or to provide feedback, please email Alexandra Lipman. Deadline for comment is Tueesday 11, May 2010.
Nominations For The Medicare Benefits Schedule - Quality Framework Committees
Fellows of the College are invited to apply to represent the College on the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) committees.
- The MBS Quality Framework Reference Committee
- The MBS Quality Framework Expert Committee; and
- The MBS Fee Advisory Committee
The terms of reference set out by the College include:
- Demonstrate a high level of knowledge and experience in Quality Frameworks, contemporary clinical evidence and MBS discussion paper;
- Articulate an extensive working knowledge of the College policy on ethical relationships between physicians and industry;
- Participate in the established reporting pathways;
- Previous experience in medical technology and review procedures is desirable; and
- No previous or current professional or personal connections with medical devices, diagnostic imaging or pathology or medical device companies that may give cause for a perceived conflict of interest with Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) or RACP.
A copy of the discussion paper will be emailed to you on request. The MBRTG web page will also be updated with the discussion paper when it is released, as well as further details of Committees such as their draft terms of reference. The web page can be accessed here.
Please send your nominations to Mary Osborn. Deadline: Thursday 13, May 2010.
Nominations should be in the form of a letter addressing the above terms of reference. Please state your occupation and contact details clearly. Please note, this is a paid position.
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Dates For Your Diary |
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AFOEM Hunter Region Occupational Scientific Meeting
- Thursday 20, May 2010
- 6.00PM
- Via Teleconference and Videoconference, or at the venue: 5/500 High St, Maitland NSW
- RE: Occupational disease and injury - A hand surgeon's perspective
- Attendees are elligible for CPD points
- Flyer (PDF | 25KB)
AFOEM Coal Services Virtual Reality Training Course
AFOEM Occupational Medical Interest Group
- Friday 21 - Saturday 22, May 2010
- Southern Cross Hospital, Hamilton New Zealand
- Contact Ben Cheesman for further information
RACP Annual General Meeting
- Friday 21, May 2010
- 12.30PM
- Sir Stamford Hotel, Sydney NSW
- All RACP Fellows (including AFOEM) are welcome to attend
AFOEM Assessment Sub Committee Meeting
- Wednesday 26, May 2010
- 4.00PM - 5.30PM
- Via Teleconference
AFOEM Education Committee Meeting
- Tuesday 8, June 2010
- 9.30AM - 4.00PM
- RACP, 145 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW
AFOEM Assessment Sub Committee Meeting
- Wednesday 16, June 2010
- 4.00PM - 5.30PM
- Via Teleconference
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External Events |
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Designated Doctors' Workshop - Fitness to Work
4th ARPA National Injury Management Conference
Govenance & Service Quality for Health and Community Services Conference
Future Proofing the Aged and Community Care Workforce
Organisational Stress & Psychological Injury
Chomping on Reform: Improving the Delivery of Oral and Dental Health
Basic Principles In Occupational Hygiene
Practical Occupational Health Surveillance Course
ITAC 2010 - Smart Aged Care: The E-Health Revolution
Climate Change, Healthcare & Carbon Footprint
2nd Improving the Delivery of Emergency Care
HIC 2010 - Informing the Business of Healthcare
In the Spotlight: Patient Centred Care
Australasian Society Of Aerospace Medicine 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting
- Thursday 16 - Saturday 18, September 2010
- The Shine Dome, Australian Academy of Science, Canberra ACT
- RE: The heart of the nation
28th Annual AIOH Conference & Exhibition: "Green but Clean"
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Doctors & Climate Change |
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Climate change: What competencies and which medical education and training approaches?
"Much research has been devoted to identifying healthcare needs in a climate-changing world. However, while there are now global and national policy statements about the importance of health workforce developmentfor climate change, little has been published about what competencies might be demanded of practitioners in a climate-changing world. In such a context, this debate and discussion paper aims to explore the nature of key competenciesand related opportunities for teaching climate change in medical education and training."
Full text (PDF | 160KB)
BMC Medical Education 2010
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Health of Physicians |
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Statement From The RACP
"In a field that demands as much as us as medicine, anything less than (the) integration of person and professional may be unsupported in the long run" - Inui 2003
Full text (PDF | 100KB)
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Asbestos & Penguins |
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Dust To Daylight
From the rural backblocks of northern Tasmania, the story of a deadly asbestos legacy, a company promising to open the books on the past, and an ambitious proposal to rid the island of a killer product.
Tune in to ABC Radio National on Sunday 9, May 2010 to find out more on Rebekah, the asbestos penguin.
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Position Vacant |
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Training Position, Hunter Valley (NSW)
Hunter Industrial Medicine is offering an occupational medicine training position based in the Hunter Valley with opportunities for interstate travel if desired. The position will involve a mixture of site based and consulting room work.
The successful applicant will have competent clinical skills and excellent personal and communication skills. A desire to work as part of a team is essential.
The role will provide exposure to coal mines, metalliferous mines, aluminium smelters, steel product manufacturers as well as a wide range of activities and associated service industries.
Some local travel will be required and commitment to the Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine training program is also essential.
This is an excellent and potentially long term opportunity for the right person. Salary and conditions are by negotiation.
Interested trainees should contact Dr Maurice Harden at maurice@industrialmedicine.com.au or telephone 0427388292.
Jobfit - Gladstone QLD
Jobfit has a position available for a doctor with experience or interest in Occupational Medicine, in Gladstone Qld.
Gladstone is a coastal city of about 30,000 people and is a busy energy and resource industry hub. This position will provide excellent and interesting exposure to a range of occupational medicine. There is an Occupational Physician in the practice and this position will work in conjunction with that Occupational Physician. The position is offered as either an ongoing or permanent position, or alternatively, as a one year contract.
This is ideal experience for an occupational physician trainee. Work arrangements and leave options can be somewhat flexible. There is no weekend work or after hours work.
Enquiries in the first instance to:
Dr Christopher Kelly
Medical Director
MBBS, FAFOEM (RACP)
chris.kelly@jobfit.com.au
Jobfit - Perth WA
Jobfit has a part time position available for a doctor with experience or interest in Occupational Medicine, in Perth WA.
Perth is a modern coastal city and a major centre for the mining and resources sector. This position will provide excellent and interesting exposure to a range of occupational medicine. This position will work in conjunction with the Jobfit medical staff and a team of occupational health practitioners including nurses, physiotherapists and administrative staff. The position is offered as either an ongoing or permanent position, or alternatively, as a one year contract. Hours of work are negotiable.
This is ideal experience for an occupational physician trainee. Work arrangements and leave options can be flexible. There is no weekend work or after hours work. Some work from home is possible.
Enquiries in the first instance to:
Dr Christopher Kelly
Medical Director
MBBS, FAFOEM (RACP)
chris.kelly@jobfit.com.au
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Changes To OMJ Subscription Process |
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Change Is Inevitable Except From A Vending Machine
The OMJ, Oxford University Press, UK, is an optional extra given to all Faculty members. Through the AFOEM, our members receive a significant discount for a 12-month subscription.
In order to ensure that all Faculty members only pay every 12-months for an annual subscription to the Occupational Medicine Journal we have removed the option to subscribe to the OMJ on your RACP Fellow Annual Subscription Invoice.
A renewal notice will be emailed to you within 6 weeks of your subscription expiration. Should you wish to continue your OMJ subscription, please return the renewal notice at your earliest convenience. Please take this opportunity to verify your postal address for delivery purposes.
Please note that Occupational Medicine is a quaterly issue.
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Newsletter Input |
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For Occupational Physicians. By Occupational Physicians
Contributions to the AFOEM Newsletter is always welcome (the monkey has apparently run out of jokes so we're counting on you now!). Whether it be an event that you think would be of interest to fellow colleagues in the same field, or a position vacancy within your organisation, or even a report on a course you had attended and found worthwhile, please email a paragraph to afoem@racp.edu.au by Tuesday of the publishing week for inclusion into the Newsletter.
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Changed Your Contact Details Recently? |
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Postman Pat & His Black and White Cat
AFOEM hopes to maintain a lifelong relationship with you, but to do so it is important that we keep your up-to-date details. Please notify us if you have recently changed your contact details.
Find A Consultant
As a Fellow of the AFOEM, you may have your business contact details published on the Faculty website for the general public to search. Should you wish to be featured on the AFOEM "Find A Consultant" tool (found on the Faculty website), please write a short email addressed to Daniel Cheung with the required information you wish to be published. Please note that you will not be added to the webpage unless you have provided consent to the Faculty Office.
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The Fine Print |
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Disclaimer
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The Australasian Faculty of Occupational & Environment Medicine does not assume and is not responsible for any liability whatsoever for the linking of any of these linked websites and/or events, the operation or content of any of the linked websites nor for any of the information, interpretation, comments or opinions expressed in any of the linked websites. Any comments or inquiries regarding the linked websites and/or events are to be directed to the particular organisation for whom the particular website and/or event is being operated.
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