ACEM has provided comment on the WA Guardianship and Administration Act, in particular the operation and effectiveness of the Part 9E (Medical Research) Amendments (2020 and 2023) (the Amendments).
Trainees Commencing from 2022 Training Year
The Australasian Triage Scale (ATS) is a clinical tool used to establish the maximum waiting time for medical assessment and treatment of a patient.
This Policy aims to ensure that emergency clinical and support staff have appropriate internet access in the emergency department. This will enable access to online resources that are essential for clinical practice and education, including those provided by ACEM on its website.
The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM; the College) is concerned ‘GP-type patients’ are once again being blamed for crowding in Queensland hospital emergency departments (EDs) while the root systemic causes contributing to ED crowding and hospital access block remain un-addressed.
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The Western Australian Department of Health conducted an inquiry into the provision of aeromedical services in WA. The submission covers areas for improvement, including greater communication and transparency in patient prioritisation.
Emergency doctors are urging political parties contesting the 2023 NSW State election to focus on measures that can urgently bolster the healthcare workforce, as shortages in skilled staff lead to extended patient waits and poorer health outcomes across the state.
The Annual Conversation is a Medical Council of New Zealand requirement for participants registered to practice in Aotearoa New Zealand.
ACEM encourages all sides of politics to support its five research-based key electoral priority areas.