13 January 2021
At the meeting of 8 December 2020 the RMA:
Determined Statements of Principles (SOPs) for:
| Condition | SOPs | |
|---|---|---|
| allergic contact dermatitis | 1/2021 | 2/2021 |
| irritant contact dermatitis | 3/2021 | 4/2021 |
| angle-closure glaucoma | 5/2021 | 6/2021 |
| chronic venous insufficiency of the lower limb and varicose veins of the lower limb | 7/2021 | 8/2021 |
| dementia pugilistica | 9/2021 | 10/2021 |
| giant cell arteritis | 11/2021 | 12/2021 |
| psoriasis | 13/2021 | 14/2021 |
| psoriatic arthritis | 15/2021 | 16/2021 |
| acute infectious mononucleosis | 17/2021 | 18/2021 |
| anosmia | 19/2021 | 20/2021 |
| aortic aneurysm and aortic wall disorders | 21/2021 | 22/2021 |
| hereditary haemochromatosis | 23/2021 | 24/2021 |
| otitis externa | 25/2021 | 26/2021 |
Notes:
- The investigations concerning 'chronic venous insufficiency of the lower limb' and 'varicose veins of the lower limb' have resulted in the determination of Statements of Principles concerning chronic venous insufficiency of the lower limb and varicose veins of the lower limb.
- The investigation concerning 'psoriatic arthropathy' has resulted in the determination of Statements of Principles concerning psoriatic arthritis.
- The investigation concerning 'aortic aneurysm' has resulted in the determination of Statements of Principles concerning aortic aneurysm and aortic wall disorders.
- The investigation concerning 'haemochromatosis' has resulted in the determination of Statements of Principles concerning hereditary haemochromatosis.
Determined New Statements of Principles (SOPs) for:
| Condition | SOPs | |
|---|---|---|
| hyperacusis | 27/2021 | 28/2021 |
Determined Amendment Statements of Principles (SOPs) for:
| Condition | SOPs | |
|---|---|---|
| rotator cuff syndrome | 29/2021 | 30/2021 |
The above SOPs take effect from 25 January 2021.
Summary of Changes
Decided to Undertake Consultation regarding:
| Condition | Reasons for Decision | Date for Final Decision |
|---|---|---|
| open-angle glaucoma | Intention to remove one or more factors | April 2021 |
| endometriosis | Intention to remove one or more factors | April 2021 |
Completed Investigations
The above determinations conclude the previously advertised investigations into:
- allergic contact dermatitis
- hyperacusis
- otitis externa
- hereditary haemochromatosis
- aortic aneurysm and aortic wall disorders
- anosmia
- acute infectious mononucleosis
- psoriatic arthritis
- psoriasis
- giant cell arteritis
- dementia pugilistica
- varicose veins of the lower limb
- chronic venous insufficiency of the lower limb
- angle-closure glaucoma
- irritant contact dermatitis
- rotator cuff syndrome (focussed review - walking aids)
New Investigations
Decided to advertise the following investigations:
- aortic stenosis
- fibrosing interstitial lung disease
- asbestosis
- sudden unexplained death
- malignant neoplasm of the larynx
- hypertension
- gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
- motor neurone disease
- hypogonadism
- posterior tibialis tendinopathy
- hypopituitarism (focussed review - definition)
- Guillain-Barre syndrome (focussed review - COVID-19 sequelae)
- ischaemic heart disease (focussed review - COVID-19 sequelae)
- malignant neoplasm of the anus and anal canal
- periodontal abscess
- periodontitis
- goitre
- chronic gastritis and chronic gastropathy
- hyperthyroidism and thyrotoxicosis
- hypothyroidism
- Hashimoto thyroiditis
- Graves disease
- colorectal adenoma
- malignant neoplasm of the colon and rectum
- familial adenomatous polyposis
- sleep apnoea
- erectile dysfunction
- gingivitis
- cerebrovascular accident (focussed review - COVID-19 sequelae)
The above investigation notices appear in the Government Notices Gazette of 5 January 2021.