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Parent-to-be petition and postcard campaign

October 2011

Please assist in the NASOG campaign to have the Federal Government restore the Extended Medicare Safety Net (EMSN) for Obstetrics to cover the average out-of-pocket costs for women who opt for a specialist to care for them during their pregnancy and the birth of their baby. You can assist by requesting the support of patients in signing the ''Parents-to-be' petition (instructions are also available), and encouraging them to complete a postcard to the Prime Minister.

Please return petitions by 26 October (address details are in the instructions)

Postcards will be distributed to you practice shortly. Please collect as many postcards as possible until November 14. Envelopes and return address will be provided in the package distributed to you.

March Member Ultrasound Usage Survey Results

A recent survey of members' use of ultrasound found that the majority were not happy with the governments impost of red tape, and doubted that it will improve patient care, but agreed it would add to compliance costs. Members supported an increase in the rebate.  The survey results will be used by NASOG & RANZCOG to lobby government.

AMA advice: Social Media and the Medical Professional

The AMA have issued an online professionalism guide to assist doctors and medical students using social media. Read their media release, watch their video, and download their guide.

Practitioner Survey

Recent cuts to the safety net have affected the profession. So that we can effectively reflect the impact to government, we need to know how it has affected practitioners. We have devised a survey, and background information for our members. You can take the survey here.

Dr Hilary Joyce has been elected president of NASOG

in June 2009. Hilary Joyce is a gynaecologist with special interest in endoscopic surgery, infertility and ultrasound and has practices in Bowral and Sydney. She takes over leadership of NASOG from Dr Andrew Pesce who has led the organisation since 2007.

NASOG congratulates Dr Andrew Pesce

on his election to presidency of the Australian Medical Association (AMA). Andrew Pesce has led NASOG since 2007 and his diplomacy, negotiation and leadership skills have been recognised in his election to the leadership of the Australia’s peak medical body.

H1N1 Influenza and Pregnancy

See the RANZCOG statement on this issue. Updated information from the Department of Health and Ageing is also available (19 May 2010)

Current Activity

NASOG is actively involved in discussions regarding implementation of the Maternity Services Review and proposed changes to patient rebates for women’s health services through the Extended Medicare Safety Net.

Maternity Services Review

The Maternity Services Review reported to the Federal Health Minister, Nicola Roxon, in December 2008. NASOG was involved in the consultation process and presented a submission to the review. Implementation of the recommendations is beginning and NASOG is actively involved with RANZCOG in the consultation and implementation process. NASOG supports the Review’s recommendations of collaborative care and increased involvement of midwives in the context of collaborative care arrangements in a clinical setting.

2010

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2009

August 2009 (PDF 223kb)

2006

July 2006 (PDF 160kb)

2005

September 2005 (PDF 88kb)

2004

December 2004 (PDF 212kb)

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