In the media
Physicians say age of criminal responsibility must be
raised to help end abuse in custody
RACP spokesperson Dr Mick Creati said that while youth
incarceration and its health and societal impacts were very complex
issues, until the age of criminal responsibility was raised
Australia would continue to see unacceptable treatment and unjust
outcomes in the judicial and penal systems (13 May 2019).
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New safety rules for Queensland theme parks and
attractions now in force
Amusement rides and theme parks in Queensland are now
subject to tougher safety regulations that will require regulations
will require major inspections of rides by qualified engineers
every 10 years and improved training of ride operators (20 May
2019).
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Queensland pharmacist reprimand
A pharmacist who admitted to providing Schedule 4
medications for himself and two family members without a
prescription has been reprimanded for behaving in a way that
constitutes professional misconduct, according to a ruling issued
by the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (14 May 2019).
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Supplementary IME panel tender for rehabilitation
physicians
Following the appointment of medical specialists to our
Independent Medical Examination (IME) Panel in
July 2018, WorkCover Queensland is opening a supplementary tender
for additional Rehabilitation Physicians to support demand for
patient referrals. Now open and accessible on the Queensland
Government's
QTenders website and will close on 31 May 2019.
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