6 May 2020

At the meeting of 7 April 2020 the RMA:

Determined Statements of Principles (SOPs) for:

Condition SOPs
patellar tendinopathy 21/2020 22/2020
sprain and strain 27/2020 28/2020
coeliac disease 29/2020 30/2020
malignant neoplasm of the liver 31/2020 32/2020
polyarteritis nodosa 33/2020 34/2020

These SOPs revoke the SOPs previously determined for these conditions.

Determined New Statements of Principles (SOPs) for:

Condition SOPs
gunshot injury 23/2020 24/2020
explosive blast injury 25/2020 26/2020

Note: The investigation concerning 'physical injury due to munitions discharge' has resulted in the determination of Statements of Principles concerning gunshot injury and Statements of Principles concerning explosive blast injury.

Determined Amendment Statements of Principles (SOPs) for:

Condition SOPs
diverticular disease of the colon 35/2020 36/2020
ganglion 37/2020
intervertebral disc prolapse 38/2020 39/2020
osteoarthritis 40/2020 41/2020
temporomandibular disorder 42/2020 43/2020
ulnar neuropathy at the elbow 44/2020 45/2020

Note: The RMA will be publishing reference lists for each condition as SOPs are determined, and also plans to publish lists for all conditions for which SOPs have been determined in due course. Reference lists contain a record of all the sound medical-scientific evidence that has been considered by the Authority for each condition. The reference lists will be available by clicking on the condition name on the SOPs page, and looking under 'Additional Information'.  

The above SOPs take effect from 25 May 2020.

Summary of Changes

Decided to Undertake Consultation regarding:

Condition Reasons for Decision Date for Final Decision
chloracne Intention to remove one or more factors August 2020
chronic pancreatitis Intention to remove one or more factors August 2020
aplastic anaemia Intention to remove one or more factors August 2020
pure red cell aplasia Intention to remove one or more factors August 2020

Completed Investigations

The above determinations conclude the previously advertised investigations into: