16 March 2022
At the meeting of 15 February 2022 the RMA:
Determined Statements of Principles (SOPs) for:
| Condition | SOPs | |
|---|---|---|
| hypertension | 21/2022 | 22/2022 |
| heart block | 23/2022 | 24/2022 |
| periodontal abscess | 25/2022 | 26/2022 |
| periodontitis | 27/2022 | 28/2022 |
These SOPs revoke the SOPs previously determined for these conditions.
Determined New Statements of Principles (SOPs) for:
| Condition | SOPs | |
|---|---|---|
| eosinophilic oesophagitis | 29/2022 | 30/2022 |
| exertional heat illness | 31/2022 | 32/2022 |
| vaccine-induced thrombotic thrombocytopaenia | 33/2022 | 34/2022 |
Note:
- The investigation concerning 'heat stroke' has resulted in the determination of Statements of Principles concerning exertional heat illness.
- The investigation concerning 'thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome' has resulted in the determination of Statements of Principles concerning vaccine-induced thrombotic thrombocytopaenia.
Determined Amendment Statements of Principles (SOPs) for:
| Condition | SOPs | |
|---|---|---|
| suicide and attempted suicide | 35/2022 | 36/2022 |
The above SOPs take effect from 4 April 2022.
Summary of Changes
Decided to Undertake Consultation regarding:
| Condition | Reasons for Decision | Date for Final Decision |
|---|---|---|
| sleep apnoea | Intention to remove one or more factors | June 2022 |
| erectile dysfunction | Intention to remove one or more factors | June 2022 |
| dermatomyositis | Intention to remove one or more factors | June 2022 |
| sick sinus syndrome | Intention to remove one or more factors | June 2022 |
Completed Investigations
The above determinations conclude the previously advertised investigations into:
New Investigations
Decided to advertise the following investigations:
- Guillain-Barre syndrome (focussed review - coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines)
- osteoarthritis (focussed review - repetitive activities of the upper limb)
The above investigation notices appear in the Government Notices Gazette of 15 March 2022.