Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) in Brisbane City | Family doctor

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM)

Locality: Brisbane City

Phone: +61 7 3105 8200

Address: Level 2, 410 Queen Street 4000 Brisbane City, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.acrrm.org.au

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23.01.2022 In this video for #DoctorsOnline week, National Rural Health Commissioner Professor Ruth Stewart discusses the importance of telehealth in rural and remote communities and how electronic healthcare can provide high quality care close to home. She also shares her own personal success story of how she used tele-chemotherapy in her hometown of Thursday Island when she was diagnosed with a Lymphoma in 2016. >> https://www.youtube.com/watch

20.01.2022 Together with Rural Doctors Association Australia we have made the decision to cancel #RMA20. We pride ourselves on RMA being inclusive, however with ongoing uncertainty around travel restrictions and event numbers, this is no longer possible. Read the full statement here > https://bit.ly/3oxXxNC

20.01.2022 The College recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years and we acknowledge their continuing connection with the land. >> #NAIDOC2020 https://bit.ly/2TXwrS3

18.01.2022 We acknowledge the Government’s continued investment in responding to #COVID19 in the Federal Budget, and welcome its commitment to address the current workforce maldistribution; promote longer term reform and support infrastructure and services that will address the healthcare needs of all Australians who live outside the urban footprint. Read the release here >> https://bit.ly/34x70fa

18.01.2022 Dr John Kelly is a RG working for a remote Aboriginal outstation service in Eastern Arnhem land, NT. John's interests lie in telehealth and other ways to efficiently maximise good quality care in remote and resource poor settings. Read his story here >> https://bit.ly/2Ts2ERi #DoctorsOnline

18.01.2022 Don’t miss the FREE NPS MedicineWise webinar this Thursday 15 October at 7:00pm (AEDT). The webinar will feature a panel of chronic pain experts as they discuss evidence-based approaches for managing chronic non-cancer pain and how GPs can implement these to reduce opioid-related harm. >> bit.ly/opioidsreforms

17.01.2022 With a Spring full of pollen and warm days but cool nights, you could be forgiven for thinking you have hayfever or the common cold. As more Australians get out of the house (and lockdown) and socialise again, getting tested for #COVID19 is crucial in preventing another wave of the pandemic. Read the joint release with Rural Doctors Association Australia here >> https://bit.ly/32z1SqG

15.01.2022 National Rural Health Commissioner, Adjunct Professor Ruth Stewart will be speaking at the National Press Club of Australia tomorrow (Tues 17 Nov) for #WorldPrematurityDay to discuss how rates of prematurity in remote areas could be reduced. With more than 30 years of work as a RG and obstetrician, Professor Stewart will consider how rural and remote women and babies can access the care they need and outline her vision for how the health system can enhance medical services in the bush. Read more and secure tickets here >> https://bit.ly/2Ixzn62

13.01.2022 Don't miss this #NAIDOCWeek special episode of 'A Healthy Exchange' with FACRRM Dr Louis Peachey tonight at 8pm (AEST). Register here >> bit.ly/3eOehvH #NAIDOC2020

13.01.2022 This Breast Cancer online course focuses on the available treatment options following diagnosis and is divided into two parts. Module 1 concentrates on the referral process, treatment team and surgical treatment options and module 2 covers chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormonal and targeted therapies. Enrol now >> https://bit.ly/34VhGUU

11.01.2022 From working 24 hours a day saving lives in the Amazon, to now leading regional medical services in the Northern Territory, FACRRM Dr Marco Briceno’s story is one of adventure, passion, and education. Read more here >> https://bit.ly/34dwkI8 #ruralwithACRRM Northern Territory General Practice Education

09.01.2022 We proudly acknowledge the strong and effective leadership, guidance and advocacy Dr Ewen McPhee demonstrated during his term as ACRRM President. His presidency was marked by great milestones including advancement in the recognition of rural generalism, progression of College-led training, stewardship during national disasters including bushfires, floods and COVID-19, and the staging of Australia’s largest rural medical conference at RMA19. The College looks forward to his continuing involvement as a College representative as immediate Past President. Dr Sarah Chalmers has officially stepped into the role of College President, working with Board Members Dr Michael Beckoff, Dr Daniel Halliday, Dr Anthony Hobbs, Dr Michelle Hannan, Annabelle Brayley and Dr Danielle Dries. Read more here >> https://bit.ly/2H7LpCd

07.01.2022 Dr Regina Philip is a proud descendent from the Thupmul (stingray) clan of Badu Island and Thabu (snake) clan of Saibai Island. Born in Cairns and raised in the Far North she headed down to NSW to study at university where she embarked on a round about journey into medicine. Read Dr Regina Philip's story here >> https://bit.ly/36gUm4T

06.01.2022 "To me the #NAIDOC2020 theme acknowledges the true history of our Country - it respects and honours the custodians who have cared for Country for as long as can be recorded, and powerfully celebrates cultural continuum. Read Dr Sarah McEwan's story >> https://bit.ly/3n9yP51

06.01.2022 Make sure you've registered for the Wonca World Rural Health Conference to be held online this Friday 16 October. ACRRM attendees can self-report the hours spent on the conference + associated webinars in their PD portfolio and claim up to 21 hours of PDP (Educational activity). >> https://bit.ly/3iST9oB

06.01.2022 With only 9 weeks remaining until Christmas, and more COVID restrictions being eased, Australians must stay vigilant about COVID safety now if they're to enjoy a ‘normal’ Christmas & summer holiday this year. Read the joint release with Rural Doctors Association Australia here >> https://bit.ly/3kzdbpG

05.01.2022 This ACRRM #Doctorsonline week we'll be celebrating and sharing resources for all things online. Check out our website for a series of events, tools and activities, as well as stories from members on how they utilise technology in their practice. >> https://bit.ly/2TrhA1X

05.01.2022 ACRRM Registrar Dr John Cherry is an Antarctic Medical Practitioner with the Australian Antarctic Division. He's also worked for NASA and the European Space Agency developing medical training programs for astronauts and supporting the development of a mission to Mars. Read more of his story and how he is utilising technology to prepare for his 2021 placement in Antarctica here >> https://bit.ly/3mltgjb #doctorsonline

05.01.2022 The College strives to increase numbers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander registrars and ensure that our curricula provides the knowledge & skills required for all College graduates to deliver culturally appropriate medical services. >> https://bit.ly/2TXwrS3 #NAIDOC2020

04.01.2022 Great news that the Mersey Community Hospital Emergency Department, which delivers crucial health services for North West Tasmanian communities, will resume 24-hour service from Monday 30 November with plans to recruit Rural Generalist Emergency Doctors. Read the full statement here >> http://www.premier.tas.gov.au//mersey_emergency_department

04.01.2022 How do you best prepare for an online learning session? For #doctorsonline week, ACRRM registrar Dr Rebecca Irwin shares her top 10 tips for successful online learning... do you have any to add? Check it out on the blog >> https://bit.ly/2HG5VKg

01.01.2022 We remain committed to serving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. It's evident that health inequality has by most counts, worsened over the past decade and we need to put greater effort into addressing this inequity. >> https://bit.ly/2TXwrS3 #NAIDOC2020