10 January 2024
At the meeting of 5 December 2023 the RMA:
Determined Statements of Principles (SOPs) for:
| Condition | SOPs | |
|---|---|---|
| heat-induced burn | 1/2024 | 2/2024 |
| malignant neoplasm of the testis and epididymis | 7/2024 | 8/2024 |
| hepatitis A infection | 9/2024 | 10/2024 |
| depressive disorder | 11/2024 | 12/2024 |
Note:
The investigation into external burn resulted in the determination of Statements of Principles for 'heat-induced burn', new Statements of Principles for 'chemical burn' and 'radiation burn' and Amendment Statement of Principles for 'electrical injury' and 'cut, stab, abrasion and laceration'.
Determined New Statements of Principles (SOPs) for:
| Condition | SOPs | |
|---|---|---|
| chemical burn | 3/2024 | 4/2024 |
| radiation burn | 5/2024 | 6/2024 |
Determined Amendment Statements of Principles (SOPs) for:
| Condition | SOPs | |
|---|---|---|
| electrical injury | 13/2024 | 14/2024 |
| cut, stab, abrasion and laceration | 15/2024 | 16/2024 |
The above SOPs take effect from 22 January 2024.
Completed Investigations
The above determinations conclude the previously advertised investigations into:
- external burn (focussed review - definition of 'external burn')
- malignant neoplasm of the testis and paratesticular tissues
- hepatitis A
- depressive disorder