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:
- patellar tendinopathy
- temporomandibular disorder (focussed review - definition concerning trauma)
- osteoarthritis (focussed review - definition concerning trauma)
- intervertebral disc prolapse (focussed review - definition concerning trauma)
- ganglion (focussed review - definition concerning trauma)
- diverticular disease of the colon (focussed review - immunosuppressive drugs)
- coeliac disease
- polyarteritis nodosa
- malignant neoplasm of the liver
- sprain and strain
- physical injury due to munitions discharge
- ulnar neuropathy at the elbow (focussed review - definition concerning trauma)