Policy and Advocacy Library
The Policy and Advocacy Library is the culmination of the collaborative work of RACP members and comprises a comprehensive range of evidence-based, published RACP position statements, policies and submissions.
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The RACP recognises the comparative advantages of PHARMAC’s model, but believes there are significant failings in its current operation regarding transparency, equity, and the availability of niche drugs. We recommend that the review address these issues, alongside other matters contained within our submission.
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This response was led by the Australasian Chapter of Addiction Medicine (AChAM) to the Department of Health's initial consultation survey on the post-market review of the medicines listed on the PBS Opiate Dependence Treatment Program. The survey focuses specifically on the draft Terms of Reference for the review.
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Occupational and environmental health
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This submission provides the College’s feedback on the proposed amendments to the Guidelines on Assessing Fitness to Drive (AFTD) for commercial and private vehicle drivers to inform the National Transport Commissions’ 2021 review of the Guidelines.
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The RACP strongly supports universal availability of self-testing for HPV primary screening, and suggests wider considerations to improve access.
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The RACP supports the proposed draft Statement, and proposes an additional section, to better address relationships beyond a one-of assessment.
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The RACP is strongly supportive of strident action on achieving our Smokefree 2025 goal, and proposes further measures which could help support existing proposals.
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The RACP supports the implementation of consistent, nationwide guidelines for the implementation of newborn pulse oximetry screening. We believe that this screening tool has the potential to improve health outcomes, particularly for our most marginalised and overburdened communities.
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The RACP strongly supports the intent of the Bill to compel the Minister to establish a product safety standard for sunscreen. However, we believe that wider issues with access to sunscreen should be addressed, so that we can best prevent harm in Aotearoa NZ.
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Occupational and environmental health
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This submission to the Australian National Dust Disease Taskforce’s Draft Vision, Strategies and Priority Areas for Action was led by the College’s Australasian Faculty of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (AFOEM). The key recommendation in this submission is calling for the establishment of a lead multi-agency group within the health sector who will have prime responsibility for driving the implementation of the Taskforce recommendations. This group should include representatives from key stakeholders, have clear terms of reference, be properly funded and have a long timeframe to carry on the work of the Taskforce.
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Occupational and environmental health
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The RACP is strongly supportive of work that contributes to the reduction of bullying and harassment in the workplace, however we believe that the issues paper could better consider systemic issues and drivers of bullying and harassment.
