2 November 2022
At the meeting of 4 October 2022 the RMA:
Determined Statements of Principles (SOPs) for:
| Condition | SOPs | |
|---|---|---|
| acute stress disorder | 95/2022 | 96/2022 |
| posttraumatic stress disorder | 97/2022 | 98/2022 |
| leptospirosis | 101/2022 | 102/2022 |
| malignant neoplasm of unknown primary site | 103/2022 | 104/2022 |
| pleural plaque | 105/2022 | 106/2022 |
| rotator cuff syndrome | 109/2022 | 110/2022 |
| allergic rhinitis | 111/2022 | 112/2022 |
| restless legs syndrome | 113/2022 | 114/2022 |
These SOPs revoke the SOPs previously determined for these conditions.
Determined New Statements of Principles (SOPs) for:
| Condition | SOPs | |
|---|---|---|
| diaphragmatic hernia | 99/2022 | 100/2022 |
| portal vein thrombosis | 107/2022 | 108/2022 |
Determined Amendment Statements of Principles (SOPs) for:
| Condition | SOPs | |
|---|---|---|
| gingivitis | 115/2022 | 116/2022 |
The above SOPs take effect from 21 November 2022.
Decided to Undertake Consultation regarding:
| Condition | Reasons for Decision | Date for Final Decision |
|---|---|---|
| mitral valve prolapse | Intention to remove one or more factors | February 2023 |
| chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Intention to remove one or more factors | February 2023 |
| periodic limb movement disorder | Intention to change one or more factors | February 2023 |
Completed Investigations
The above determinations conclude the previously advertised investigations into:
- acute stress disorder
- posttraumatic stress disorder
- diaphragmatic hernia
- leptospirosis
- malignant neoplasm of unknown primary site
- pleural plaque
- portal vein thrombosis
- rotator cuff syndrome
- allergic rhinitis
- restless legs syndrome
- gingivitis (focussed review - definition of 'combined oral contraceptive pill as specified')
New Investigations
Decided to advertise the following investigations:
- Achilles tendinopathy
- acute myeloid leukaemia
- arachnoid cyst
- cardiomyopathy
- cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
- depressive disorder
- heat-induced burn
- gastric ulcer and gastric erosion
- hallux valgus
- hepatitis A infection
- hepatitis E infection
- ingrown nail
- subcutaneous lipoma
- malignant neoplasm of the bile duct
- malignant neoplasm of the gallbladder
- malignant melanoma of the skin
- Meniere disease and Meniere syndrome
- tuberculosis
The above investigation notices appear in the Government Notices Gazette of 1 November 2022.