Issue #110

February 2021

RCPA raises concerns over self-tests

Welcome to the February issue of Pathway, a monthly magazine designed for anyone interested in their health and wellbeing and in the integral role that pathology plays in the diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases.

This month’s issue of Pathway looks at the following:

Concerns over changes made to regulation of self-tests for serious infectious diseases

The RCPA has raised serious concerns over changes made by the TGA to a legal instrument which regulates certain self-testing in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs) in Australia.

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Vaccine rollout and safety in Australia

With vaccine rollout imminent in Australia, we spoke with infectious disease expert, A/Prof Paul Griffin who explains what this will look like and how safety has been paramount.

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Applying for public funding for diagnostic tests can be long and convoluted, but ultimately rewarding

If a medical service is not covered under the Medicare Benefits Schedule, applications can be made to the Department of Health to consider whether the service warrants public funding.

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Dual training in clinical microbiology and infectious diseases

Natalie Davidson explains why she thinks completing joint physician training with Microbiology/Infectious Diseases has made her a better infectious diseases physician.

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Find out more on the RCPA website

www.rcpa.edu.au

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