CHF submissions
Total number of Items:
| Title: | Submission to the Senate Community Affairs Committee on the Healthcare Identifiers Bill 2010 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 5 March 2010, 5p |
| Abstract: | CHF welcomes the opportunity to provide comment to the Senate Community Affairs Committee on the Healthcare Identifiers Bill 2010. eHealth is an area of considerable interest to CHF’s membership and stakeholders, and CHF provided a submission on the Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council (AHMAC) paper Healthcare Identifiers and Privacy: Discussion paper on proposal for legislative support (August 2009) and to the Department of Health and Ageing on the Exposure Draft Healthcare Identifiers Bill 2010 (December 2009). |
| Topic: | Electronic health information |
| Title: | Submission to the Diagnostic Services Branch on the Removal of Restrictions on Pathology Request Forms Discussion Paper |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 24 February 2010, 6p |
| Abstract: | CHF members and stakeholders have a strong interest in issues related to pathology. This submission is informed by our project work in this area through our current Quality Use of Pathology Project, funded by the Department of Health and Ageing, including comprehensive consumer consultation. Our submission is based on the questions raised in the Department’s Discussion Paper. |
| Topic: | Improving hospitals and health services / Health professionals / Care in the community |
| Project: | Quality Use of Pathology Project 2009-10 |
| Title: | Submission to the Draft National Pain Summit Public Consultation |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 28 January 2010, 3p |
| Abstract: | This submission aims to provide the Pain Summit committee with key comments from CHF members on the Strategy document. In general, consumers felt the Strategy was comprehensive, clear and easy to read, and the majority of consumers supported the recommendations. CHF welcomes the development of the Draft National Pain Strategy and appreciates the opportunity to provide comment. We look forward to the outcomes of the review and to the National Pain Summit in March 2010. |
| Topic: | Care in the community / Improving health and wellbeing |
| Title: | Submission in response to Draft National Safety and Quality Standards |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 28 January 2010, 4p |
| Abstract: | CHF supports the concept of the NSQH Standards, but has concerns about their scope and how they will be applied. CHF’s primary comment on the standards is that consumers must be involved not only in the development of standards, but also in their application and reviews of achievements against the standards. Consumers should play an essential role in continuous quality improvement processes arising from the standards. |
| Topic: | Improving health and wellbeing / Improving hospitals and health services / Regulatory issues |
| Title: | CHF Submission to the National Health and Medical Research Council’s Transitions to Palliative Care Consultation |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 27 January 2010, 9p |
| Abstract: | CHF welcomes the opportunity to comment on the National Health and Medical Research Council’s (NHMRC) discussion paper, Ethical Issues involved in transitions to palliation and end of life care for people with chronic conditions: A Discussion Paper for patients, carers, and health professionals. We have drawn on extensive consultation with members, including discussions as part of our Chronic Conditions Self Management project. Although we are broadly supportive of the ethical priorities put forward by the discussion paper, we are disappointed that the paper has not taken a more consumer-centred approach to questions of ethics, particularly as this is a paper that is aimed at consumers and carers. |
| Topic: | Care in the community |
| Title: | CHF Submission to the 2010-11 Federal Budget |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 23 December 2009, 17p |
| Abstract: | This submission addresses a range of areas including preventative health, health funding, expansion of Medicare services, health governance, dental care, access issues for rural and remote consumers, frameworks for health consumer engagement and consumer representation. The recommendations we provide are based on extensive consultation with members, including our recent consumer consultation co-hosted with the Hon Nicola Roxon MP, Minister for Health. CHF welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission to the Treasurer. |
| Topic: | Care in the community / Consumer participation / Electronic health information / Equity in health / Health funding / Health professionals / Improving health and wellbeing / Improving hospitals and health services / Health Literacy |
| Title: | Submission in response to the Scoping Study to Inform the Establishment of a New Peak National Mental Health Consumer Organisation |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 22 December 2009, 8p |
| Abstract: | A scoping process is currently underway to determine the best model and structure for a new national peak mental health consumer body. CHF has made a submission to this process. Our submission addresses the questions raised in the Discussion Paper, and provides examples and resources from CHF’s 22 years as the peak consumer health body. |
| Topic: | Equity in health / Consumer participation / Care in the community |
| Title: | Submission to the Department of Health and Ageing on the Exposure Draft Healthcare Identifiers Bill 2010 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 20 December 2009, 5p |
| Abstract: | CHF has provided a submission to the Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA) on the Exposure Draft Healthcare Identifiers Bill 2010. E-health is an area of considerable interest to CHF’s membership and stakeholders, and CHF provided a submission on the Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council (AHMAC) paper Healthcare Identifiers and Privacy: Discussion paper on proposal for legislative support in August 2009. The current submission reviews each part of the draft legislation in relation to recommendations made in CHF’s earlier submission. |
| Topic: | Electronic health information / Privacy and personal health information / Regulatory issues |
| Title: | Submission on the Contribution of the Not for Profit Sector: Productivity Commission Draft Research Report |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 14 December 2009, 7p |
| Abstract: | CHF welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Productivity Commission‟s Draft Research Report on the Contribution of the Not for Profit Sector. CHF is a Not-for-Profit (NFP) organisation, as are many of our members, and the issues raised in the report are of significant interest to us. This submission addresses a range of areas raised in the research report, including smarter regulation of the sector, realising funding opportunities for the sector, sustaining the workforce, removing impediments to better value funding of government funded services, and building stronger, more effective relationships for the future. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Information and communication |
| Title: | Submission to the TGA on the proposal for the re-classification of joint replacement implants |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 2 December 2009, 3p |
| Abstract: | CHF has a keen interest in health technology assessment, including issues arising from re-classification of therapeutic goods including joint replacement implants. This submission is informed by our project work in this area, as well as consumer consultation. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Regulatory issues |
| Title: | Submission to the Therapeutic Goods Administration on the Proposed Section 7 Declaration |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 29 November 2009, 5p |
| Abstract: | CHF has sought consumer feedback on the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s (TGA) Proposed Section 7 Declaration: that products in capsule, tablet or pill form are therapeutic goods (Section 7 Declaration), and this has informed our submission. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Regulatory issues |
| Project: | Community Quality Use of Medicines (CQUM) Project 2009-10 |
| Title: | Review of the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Information Paper Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF August 2009, 3 August 2009, 12p |
| Abstract: | CHF would like to thank everyone who completed our questionnaire in May that enabled us to submit an initial review of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Review to the Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA). We have now moved into the second stage of this project and have released this Information Paper for comment |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Research and new technologies / Consumer participation |
| Project: | Consumer Participation in the Review of Health Technology Assessment in Australia 2009 |
| Title: | Submission on the Healthcare identifiers and privacy: Discussion Paper on proposal for legislative support |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 August 2009, 12p |
| Abstract: | CHF response to the Australian Health Ministers Advisory Council's Discussion Paper on healthcare identifiers and privacy. |
| Topic: | Electronic health information / Privacy and personal health information |
| Title: | Submission to the eleventh ACCC Report to the Australian Senate on anti-competitive and other practices by health funds and providers in relation to private health insurance |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 August 2009, 5p |
| Abstract: | CHF input to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission development of its 11th report to the Australian Senate on anti-competitive and other practices by health funds and providers in relation to private health insurance. |
| Topic: | Health funding |
| Project: | Acute Care Policy 2009-10 |
| Title: | Letter to Prime Minister and Minister for Health and Ageing - The need for rigorous consumer engagement structures in ongoing health reform |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 August 2009, 3p |
| Abstract: | CHF and state peak bodies have written to the Prime Minister and Minister for Health and Ageing, welcoming the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission NHHRC recommendations and identifying the importance of consumer engagement and how we can contribute to consultations. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Improving health and wellbeing / Regulatory issues / Equity in health |
| Project: | Acute Care Policy 2009-10 |
| Title: | Submission to the Exposure Draft of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 July 2009, 13p |
| Abstract: | CHF welcomes the establishment of a National Registration and Accreditation Scheme for the health professions as it will take safety and quality to a new level in Australia. |
| Topic: | Health professionals / Regulatory issues |
| Project: | Shaping the health workforce 2008-09 |
| Title: | Submission to the Senate Inquiry into the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme for Doctors and Other Health Workers |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 July 2009, 1p |
| Abstract: | CHF welcomes the establishment of a National Registration and Accreditation Scheme for the health professions as it will take safety and quality to a new level in Australia, and supports a national approach to registration, accreditation and health complaints as it will address the current inconsistencies across States and Territories. |
| Topic: | Health professionals / Regulatory issues |
| Project: | Shaping the health workforce 2008-09 |
| Title: | Submission on the NHHRC Supplementary Paper on E-health |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 May 2009, 7p |
| Abstract: | CHF provided a submission to the National Health and Hospital Reform Commission Supplementary Paper on Person-controlled Electronic Health Records. |
| Topic: | Electronic health information / Privacy and personal health information |
| Project: | Chronic Conditions Self-Management 2008-10 / Community QUM 2008-09 / Shaping the Health Workforce 2008-09 |
| Title: | Submission to the Senate Inquiry on the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 May 2009, 10p |
| Abstract: | CHF welcomes the establishment of a National Registration and Accreditation Scheme for the health professions and recommends changes that consumers think will improve the Scheme. |
| Topic: | Health professionals / Regulatory issues |
| Project: | Shaping the Health Workforce 2008-09 |
| Title: | Submission to the Review of Health Technology Assessment in Australia |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 May 2009, 15p |
| Abstract: | CHF's submission outlines consumers' recognition of the importance of having HTA processes that expedite Australians' access to safe, high quality health technology; are economically sustainable; and protect the Australian public through robust adverse event reporting and post-marketing surveillance. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Research and new technologies |
| Title: | Submission to the Senate Inquiry on the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 May 2009, 1p |
| Abstract: | CHF welcomes the establishment of a National Registration and Accreditation Scheme for the health professions and recommends changes that consumers think will improve the Scheme. |
| Topic: | Health professionals / Regulatory issues |
| Project: | Shaping the health workforce 2008-09 |
| Title: | Submission on the NHHRC Supplementary Paper on E-health |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 May 2009, 7p |
| Abstract: | CHF provided a submission to the National Health and Hospital Reform Commission Supplementary Paper on Person-controlled Electronic Health Records. |
| Topic: | Electronic health information / Privacy and personal health information |
| Project: | Chronic conditions self management project 2008-10 / Community quality use of medicines project 2008-09 / Shaping the health workforce 2008-09 |
| Title: | Submission to the Review of Health Technology Assessment in Australia |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 May 2009, 1p |
| Abstract: | CHF's submission outlines consumers' recognition of the importance of having HTA processes that expedite Australians' access to safe, high quality health technology; are economically sustainable; and protect the Australian public through robust adverse event reporting and post-marketing surveillance. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Research and new technologies |
| Title: | Submission to the Draft Guideline for Levels and Kinds of Evidence of Listed Medicines with Indications and Claims for Weight Loss |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 March 2009, 8p |
| Abstract: | CHF?s QUM consultations over a number of years have shown that consumers have become increasingly concerned about the lack of regulation of the complementary medicines industry and the limited availability of reliable, evidence-based information about complementary products. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices |
| Project: | Community Quality Use of Medicines Project 2008-09 |
| Title: | Review of Health Technology Assessment in Australia: Discussion Paper |
| Author: | Department of Health and Ageing |
| Source: | CHF September 2009, 25 March 2009, 22p |
| Abstract: | CHF's information paper and questionnaire is based around the five key terms of reference identified in this discussion paper and gave consumers an opportunity to provide input on these key aspects of the review. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Research and new technologies / Consumer participation |
| Project: | Consumer Participation in the Review of Health Technology Assessment in Australia 2009 |
| Title: | Submission on the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission Interim Report: A healthier future for all Australians |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 28 February 2009, 18p |
| Abstract: | CHF urges the Australian Government to support a high quality, well integrated health system accessible to all Australian health consumers. |
| Topic: | Improving hospitals and health services |
| Project: | Chronic Conditions Self Management 2008-10 |
| Title: | Submission to equal prominence of active ingredient and proprietary names on labels for prescription medicines |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 28 February 2009, 5p |
| Abstract: | CHF sought feedback from its members regarding the equal prominence of active ingredient and proprietary name on labels for prescription medicines. This is an important issue in the quality use of medicines. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Information and communication |
| Project: | Community Quality Use of Medicines Project 2008-09 |
| Title: | Submission to the Preventative Health Taskforce |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 January 2009, 13p |
| Abstract: | Health consumers have a unique and important perspective on health as the users and beneficiaries of health services and, ultimately, those who pay for it. These perspectives provide an important balance to the views of health care professionals, service providers and industry. |
| Topic: | Electronic health information / Consumer participation / Improving hospitals and health services / Health funding / Improving health and wellbeing |
| Project: | Chronic Conditions Self Management 2008-10 |
| Title: | Submission on the National Primary Health Care Strategy Discussion Paper |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 January 2009, 25p |
| Abstract: | This submission focuses on primary health care reforms consumers think are most important and achievable for improving Australia?s primary health care system. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Improving hospitals and health services / Health funding / Improving health and wellbeing |
| Project: | Shaping the Health Workforce 2008-09 |
| Title: | Principles for a regulatory scheme for the advertising of therapeutic products |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 January 2009, 8p |
| Abstract: | This document highlights some of the key issues for consumers about the advertising of therapeutic products. It presents some principles, with rationale, on which a sound regulatory scheme should be based. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices |
| Title: | National Registration and Accreditation Scheme: Submission on other matters for inclusion in Bill B |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 December 2008, 12p |
| Abstract: | In this submission CHF emphasises the importance for consumers that the operational delegations made by boards to committees maintain consumer and community participation at all levels of decision-making. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Health professionals |
| Project: | Shaping the Health Workforce 2008-09 |
| Title: | Submission on the proposed arrangements for information sharing and privacy to National Registration and Accreditation Scheme for Health Professions |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 30 November 2008, 12p |
| Abstract: | In this submission CHF seeks to balance consumers? expectations of a transparently governed Scheme that provides access to information about their health professionals with protection of privacy for consumers and professionals. |
| Topic: | Privacy and personal health information / Health professionals |
| Project: | Shaping the Health Workforce 2008-09 |
| Title: | Submission on the proposed arrangements for accreditation - National Registration and Accreditation Scheme for the Health Professions |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 30 November 2008, 12p |
| Abstract: | This CHF submission is based on consumers? discussions about health workforce issues in its three priority areas over a number of years, as well as recent input from members and consumer representatives about the new Scheme. |
| Topic: | Health professionals / Regulatory issues |
| Project: | Shaping the Health Workforce 2008-09 |
| Title: | Submission on the proposed arrangements for handling complaints and dealing with performance, health and conduct matters |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 October 2008, 12p |
| Abstract: | This submission recommends practical steps to make the scheme and complaints processes work better for consumers rather than responding to the specific steps in the process for health practitioners. |
| Topic: | Health professionals |
| Project: | Shaping the Health Workforce 2008-09 |
| Title: | Submission to the ACCC to inform 10th report to Senate on health insurance and related issues |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 October 2008, 6p |
| Abstract: | CHF input to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission development of its 10th report to the Australian Senate on anti-competitive and other practices by health funds and providers in relation to private health insurance. |
| Topic: | Improving hospitals and health services / Health funding |
| Project: | Private Health Insurance Reforms - Consumers Have a Say 2007-08 |
| Title: | Submission on the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care Consumer Engagement Strategy |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 October 2008, 12p |
| Abstract: | The CHF submission considers the Background Paper for the development of a consumer engagement strategy for the Safety and Quality Commission in the context of: what consumer engagement means and why it is important; best practice consumer engagement; supporting consumer involvement including enablers and barriers; and, the Safety and Quality Commission's proposed Consumer Engagement Strategy. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation |
| Project: | Safety and Quality Project 2007-08 |
| Title: | Submission on the proposed registration arrangements, National Registration and Accreditation Scheme for the Health Professions |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 October 2008, 13p |
| Abstract: | This CHF submission is based on consumers? discussions about health workforce issues in its three priority areas over a number of years, as well as recent input from members and consumer representatives about the new Scheme. |
| Topic: | Privacy and personal health information / Health professionals |
| Project: | Shaping the Health Workforce 2008-09 |
| Title: | Submission to 'Second invitation to National Forum Participants to make a submission on matters relating to the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme for Health Professionals' |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 September 2008, 4p |
| Abstract: | CHF welcomes the inclusion of at least two community members on the national board for each profession as set out in the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA). The National Registration and Accreditation Scheme provides an important opportunity to improve national consistency in accreditation processes, for professions to learn from each other and to share best practice and for much greater community involvement in setting standards and in monitoring that these standards ? and that community expectations of health professional education and training ? are met. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Health professionals / Regulatory issues |
| Project: | Shaping the Health Workforce 2008-09 |
| Title: | Submission to the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 August 2008, 17p |
| Abstract: | This submission to the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission focuses on reforms consumers think are most important and achievable for improving Australia?s health outcomes. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Improving hospitals and health services / Health funding / Improving health and wellbeing / Equity in health |
| Project: | Safety and Quality Project 2007-08 / Chronic Conditions Self Management 2008-10 / Community Quality Use of Medicines Project 2008-09 / Private Health Insurance Reforms - Consumers Have a Say 2006/07 |
| Title: | Submission on the National E-Health Transition Authority Privacy Blueprint for the Individual Electronic Health Record |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 August 2008, 9p |
| Abstract: | The CHF submission on the National E-Health Transition Authority (NEHTA) Privacy Blueprint for the Individual Electronic Health Record considers a range of key issues including governance, audit functionality, sensitivity labels, what controls individuals have over information on the Individual EHR, and secondary uses. |
| Topic: | Electronic health information / Privacy and personal health information |
| Project: | Safety and Quality Project 2007-08 |
| Title: | Submission on the Draft Operating Standards and Technical Design for Australian Clinical Quality Registries |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 July 2008, 7p |
| Abstract: | The Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) made a submission to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care's draft operating standards and technical design for Australian Clinical Registries. |
| Topic: | Research and new technologies / Electronic health information / Privacy and personal health information |
| Project: | E-health for Consumers Project 2006-08 |
| Title: | Australia 2020 Summit submission |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 March 2008, 2p |
| Abstract: | The CHF submission to the health topic at the Australia 2020 Summit in April 2008. |
| Topic: | Improving hospitals and health services |
| Title: | Submission to the Exposure Draft of the Private Health Insurance (Accreditation) Rules |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 29 February 2008, 7p |
| Abstract: | CHF response to the draft PHI (Accreditation) Rules. From July 2008, private health funds will be prohibited from paying benefits for services provided by facilities or by providers that do not meet these Rules. |
| Topic: | Regulatory issues |
| Project: | Private Health Insurance Reforms - Consumers Have a Say 2007-08 |
| Title: | Submission to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care Draft National Patient of Rights |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 29 February 2008, 9p |
| Abstract: | CHF submission to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care Draft National Patient of Rights. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Equity in health |
| Project: | Safety and Quality Project 2007-08 |
| Title: | Submission to the ACCC to inform 9th report to Senate on health insurance and related issues |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 October 2007, 6p |
| Abstract: | CHF input to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission development of its 9th report to the Australian Senate on anti-competitive and other practices by health funds and providers in relation to private health insurance. |
| Topic: | Improving hospitals and health services / Regulatory issues |
| Project: | Private Health Insurance Reforms - Consumers Have a Say 2007-08 |
| Title: | Safety and Quality in Health Care National Safety and Quality Accreditation Standards Review |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 October 2007, 12p |
| Abstract: | CHF submission to the Safety and Quality Commission accreditation standards review and alternative model for accreditation of health care raises overarching issues for consumers and comments on key components of the alternative model. |
| Topic: | Improving hospitals and health services |
| Project: | Safety and Quality Project 2007-08 |
| Title: | Response to Preliminary Conclusions of the Prostheses Listing Arrangements Review |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 September 2007, 6p |
| Abstract: | CHF response to the preliminary conclusions of the Chair of the Prostheses List Review about private health insurance cover for medical devices used during surgery. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Health funding / Improving hospitals and health services |
| Project: | Private Health Insurance Reforms - Consumers Have a Say 2007-08 |
| Title: | Submission to the Prostheses List Review |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 August 2007, 5p |
| Abstract: | CHF calls on the Prostheses List Review to ensure that data to demonstrate evidence-based selection of implantable devices by surgeons, with no gap payments for consumers, is collected, monitored and publicly available. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Health funding |
| Project: | Private Health Insurance Reforms - Consumers Have a Say 2007-08 |
| Title: | Submission to the NEHTA Review |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 August 2007, 9p |
| Abstract: | CHF made a submission to the Boston Consulting Group's review of the National E-Health Transition Authority. |
| Topic: | Privacy and personal health information / Electronic health information / Electronic health information |
| Project: | E-health for Consumers Project 2006-08 |
| Title: | Submission to the Exposure Draft of the Human Services (Enhanced Service Delivery) Bill 2007 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 August 2007, 6p |
| Abstract: | Submission to the Exposure Draft of the Human Services (Enhance Service Delivery) Bill 2007, consumers' expectations of the access card. |
| Topic: | Privacy and personal health information / Electronic health information / Electronic health information |
| Project: | E-health for Consumers Project 2006-08 |
| Title: | Submission on NeHTA Privacy Blueprint - Unique Healthcare Identifiers |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 April 2007, 10p |
| Abstract: | The National e-Health Transition Authority (NeHTA) privacy blueprint identifies the range of privacy risks associated with a unique healthcare identifier (UHI) service. The reason for UHI is to make sure that the correct patient information reaches the correct health care provider when information is exchanged electronically. In the submission, CHF outlines key issues that consumers raised about the UHI. |
| Topic: | Electronic health information |
| Project: | E-health for Consumers Project 2006-08 |
| Title: | Submission on Draft Private Health Insurance Rules |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 January 2007, 7p |
| Abstract: | CHF submission to the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing on draft Private Health Insurance Rules. |
| Topic: | Improving hospitals and health services |
| Project: | Private Health Insurance Reforms - Consumers Have a Say 2006/07 |
| Title: | Response to the second COAG consultation paper: Proposal for a national registration scheme for health professionals and a national accreditation scheme for health education and training |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 January 2007, 10p |
| Abstract: | The CHF position, developed in consultation with consumer representatives, is that consumers must be involved in setting standards, accreditation and reaccreditation of health professional courses to ensure that the courses reflect community needs and produce health professionals that are able to provide culturally appropriate care. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Health professionals |
| Project: | Shaping the Health Workforce 2008-09 |
| Title: | Consumer issues about the Human Services (Enhanced Service Delivery) Bill 2007 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 December 2006, 10p |
| Abstract: | CHF made a submission on the Human Services (Enhanced Service Delivery) Bill 2007 about the Access Card. |
| Topic: | Privacy and personal health information |
| Project: | E-health for Consumers Project 2006-08 |
| Title: | Response to the Broader Health Cover Regulatory Framework |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 December 2006, 10p |
| Abstract: | CHF submission addressing consumer concerns raised about the Broader Health Cover Regulatory Framework, including consumer input to the development of products, provision of consumer information and service quality and safety. |
| Topic: | Health funding / Improving hospitals and health services |
| Project: | Private Health Insurance Reforms - Consumers Have a Say 2006/07 |
| Title: | Submission on corporate products offered by health funds |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 December 2006, 3p |
| Abstract: | CHF submission to the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing on corporate products offered by private health funds. |
| Topic: | Health funding / Improving hospitals and health services |
| Project: | Private Health Insurance Reforms - Consumers Have a Say 2006/07 |
| Title: | Submission on the public consultation on the feasibility and functionality of a whole-of-life immunisation register |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 October 2006, 4p |
| Abstract: | CHF made a submission on the public consultations on the feasibility and functionality of a whole-of-life immunisation register. |
| Topic: | Privacy and personal health information / Medicines and medical devices / Electronic health information |
| Project: | E-health for Consumers Project 2006-08 |
| Title: | Response to the Private Health Insurance Bill 2006 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 October 2006, 20p |
| Abstract: | CHF submission to the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing on the exposure draft of the Private Health Insurance Bill 2006. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / CHF workshops / Electronic health information / Improving hospitals and health services / Regulatory issues |
| Project: | Private Health Insurance Reforms - Consumers Have a Say 2007-08 |
| Title: | Submission on Developing a Consumer Health Council for Queensland |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 October 2006, 5p |
| Abstract: | CHF made a submission to the discussion paper ?Developing a consumer health council for Queensland ? engaging Queensland consumers in health care?. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation |
| Project: | E-health for Consumers Project 2006-08 |
| Title: | Submission to the Professional Programs and Services Advisory Committee - Research and Development Program Priorities under the Fourth Community Pharmacy Agreement |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 September 2006, 8p |
| Abstract: | CHF made a submission to the Professional Programs and Services Advisory Committee (PPSAC), established by the Department of Health and Ageing, on research priority areas under the Fourth Community Pharmacy Agreement. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Research and new technologies |
| Title: | Submission on the TGA Consultation Document: Consolidated Advisory Statements on Medicines Labels |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 September 2006, 5p |
| Abstract: | Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) proposal to consolidate advisory statements in one source; consumer issues; size and design of advisory statements; cross-jurisdictional issues; involving consumers in any process to rationalise or review advisory statements. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Regulatory issues |
| Title: | Submission on the Access Card Consumer and Privacy Taskforce Discussion Paper Number 1: The Australian Government Health and Social Services Access Card |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 August 2006, 10p |
| Abstract: | In July 2006, CHF made a submission to the Access Card Consumer and Privacy Taskforce Discussion Paper Number 1: The Australian Government Health and Social Services Access Card. |
| Topic: | Privacy and personal health information / Electronic health information |
| Project: | E-health for Consumers Project 2006-08 / Electronic Health Records Project 2005-06 |
| Title: | Nationally consistent approach for consumer representation selection processes for state-based e-health committees |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 July 2006, 4p |
| Abstract: | CHF has developed a process for establishing a nationally consistent approach for selecting consumer representatives on state and territory e-health committees. A fact sheet suggests two models for formalising consumer representative selection. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Electronic health information |
| Project: | E-health for Consumers Project 2006-08 / Electronic Health Records Project 2005-06 |
| Title: | Submission to the TGA Discussion Paper: Public access to information contained in ARTG entries for Therapeutic Goods |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 28 February 2006, 3p |
| Abstract: | CHF supports the TGA proposal to increase the public availability of information relating to medicines on the ARTG and proposed amendments to provide one central repository of information including product labels, product warnings and visual identification information. |
| Topic: | Information and communication / Privacy and personal health information / Regulatory issues |
| Title: | Submission to the discussion paper: Public access to information contained in ARTG entries for Therapeutic Goods |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 January 2006, 4p |
| Abstract: | Consumer input to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) to support greater public access to information on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods, the regulatory database of medicines and medical devices supplied in Australia. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Regulatory issues |
| Title: | Submission to the stakeholder consultation for revision of the Usability Guidelines for Writing CMI |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 January 2006, 25p |
| Abstract: | Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is not broadly available for consumers. The sequence and content need continual review but dissemination must be improved as well. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Health professionals / Information and communication |
| Title: | Submission to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) regarding Medicines Australia application for authorisation of edition 15 of the Code of Conduct - December 2005 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 30 November 2005, 2p |
| Abstract: | Outline of consumer issues that the Medicines Australia Code of Conduct still needs to address for pharmaceutical companies to ensure appropriate relationships with the general public. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Regulatory issues |
| Title: | Commonwealth Parliamentary Inquiry into Health Funding - Public Hearing 21 September 2005 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 September 2005, 2p |
| Abstract: | CHF provided input to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Inquiry into Health Funding Public Hearing on 21 September 2005, addressing health consumer issues with private health insurance. |
| Topic: | Health funding |
| Title: | Submission on the HealthConnect Tasmania Business Plan 2005-06 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 August 2005, 4p |
| Abstract: | In August 2005, HealthConnect Tasmania invited CHF to provide input on their Business Plan for 2005-06. |
| Topic: | Electronic health information |
| Project: | Electronic Health Records Project 2005-06 |
| Title: | Submission to the AHMAC Paediatric Pharmaceutical Working Group Interim Report on Assessment and Registration of Medicines for Paediatric User |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 August 2005, 3p |
| Abstract: | This submission highlights issues relating to the use of medicines by children. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices |
| Title: | Submission to the initial discussion paper: Improving access to prescription medicines information |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 July 2005, 4p |
| Abstract: | Consumers' Health Forum of Australia input to the Therapeutic Goods Administration Paper on consumer issues relating to dissemination of Consumer Medicine Information. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Electronic health information / Information and communication / Regulatory issues |
| Title: | Seeking consumer representatives for the Australian Medical Council |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 May 2005, 5p |
| Abstract: | Information on how consumer representatives can contribute to medical education through the Australian Medical Council. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Health professionals |
| Title: | Submission to the Review of the Medicare and Pharmaceutical Benefits Programs Privacy Guidelines |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 January 2005, 5p |
| Abstract: | CHF's submission to the Review of the Medicare and Pharmaceutical Benefits Programs Privacy Guidelines outlines major privacy issues of concern for consumers. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Privacy and personal health information / Health funding / Electronic health information |
| Title: | Submission on HealthConnect Business Architecture Version 1.9 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 January 2005, 23p |
| Abstract: | CHF provided a submission to the HealthConnect Business Architecture Version 1.9, a proposed national electronic health record system. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Privacy and personal health information / Electronic health information |
| Project: | Electronic Health Records Project 2005-06 / Electronic Health Records Project 2004-05 |
| Title: | Response to the proposed new pricing and listing arrangements for generic medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (2004 Election Commitment) |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 December 2004, 5p |
| Abstract: | Health consumers value the PBS but are concerned about increasing patient costs, whether lower prices paid to pharmaceutical companies will reduce the choice of medicines and whether generic medicines are right for them. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Health funding / Equity in health / Regulatory issues |
| Title: | Submission to the Review of Future Governance Arrangements for Safety and Quality in Health Care |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 October 2004, 10p |
| Abstract: | CHF input to the Review of Future Governance Arrangements for Safety and Quality in Health Care. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Consumer participation / Health professionals / Improving health and wellbeing / Improving hospitals and health services / Information and communication |
| Project: | Safety and Quality Project 2007-08 |
| Title: | Joint Submission to NHMRC's consultation on Ageing Well, Ageing Productively |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia and National Ageing Research Institute |
| Source: | CHF, 1 October 2004, 4p |
| Abstract: | The submission provides consumer perspectives on research into ageing, developed during a Participation and Priority Setting Workshop held at the National Ageing Research Institute in September 2004. |
| Topic: | Older people / Consumer participation / CHF workshops / Improving health and wellbeing / Research and new technologies |
| Project: | Research Project 2004 |
| Title: | HIC Prescription Shopping Project - Medical Practitioner Information Service |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 October 2004, 3p |
| Abstract: | CHF and the Australian Consumer?s Association (ACA) made a joint submission to the Health Insurance Commission (HIC) on the Prescription Shopping Project, an information service for medical practitioners with concerns about a patient?s use of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Privacy and personal health information |
| Title: | Input on the consultation paper for initial Tasmanian HealthConnect Implementation |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 September 2004, 3p |
| Abstract: | Input on proposed implementation for HealthConnect in Tasmania. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Privacy and personal health information / Consumer participation / Electronic health information / Information and communication |
| Title: | Submission to the NHMRC's Review of the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 August 2004, 4p |
| Abstract: | Research involving humans is subject to ethical review. CHF's comments concentrate on how this process could be made more transparent and beneficial to consumers. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Information and communication / Regulatory issues / Research and new technologies |
| Project: | Research Project 2004 |
| Title: | Submission to the Public Consultation Document: Australia ? United States Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA) Implementation of the Obligations to Improve Transparency of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) through An Independent Review Mechanism Hearings before the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) and Transparency of Decision Making |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 August 2004, 3p |
| Abstract: | Outlines need for improved transparency and understanding of the processes for listing medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), including consumer participation. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Health funding / Regulatory issues |
| Title: | CHF Submission to the Review of the Assessment of Overseas-Trained Surgeons |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 June 2004, 2p |
| Abstract: | CHF submission to the Royal Australian College of Surgeons Review of the Assessment of Overseas-Trained Surgeons |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Consumer participation / Health professionals / Improving hospitals and health services |
| Title: | CHF submission to the Senate Select Committee on the Free Trade Agreement between Australia and the United States of America |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 May 2004, 1p |
| Abstract: | CHF submission to the 2004 Senate Select Committee on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Australia and the United States of America. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Medicines and medical devices / Health funding / Health professionals / Regulatory issues |
| Title: | CHF response to the TGC discussion paper for Stakeholder Consultation on Medicines Label Improvements to Assist Product Recall |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 April 2004, 6p |
| Abstract: | CHF response to the Therapeutic Goods Committee (TGC) Discussion Paper for Stakeholder Consultation on 'Medicines Label Improvements to Assist Product Recall, March 2004'. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Older people / Medicines and medical devices / Information and communication / Regulatory issues |
| Title: | Animal to human transplantation (Xenotransplantation) research in Australia - Second round of public consultation |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 29 February 2004, 2p |
| Abstract: | CHF's response to the National Health & Medical Research Council's second round of public consultations on animal to human transplantation (Xenotransplantation). |
| Topic: | Privacy and personal health information / Medicines and medical devices / Improving health and wellbeing / Regulatory issues / Research and new technologies |
| Title: | Response to the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Review of Standards for General Practice (2nd Edition) |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 29 February 2004, 5p |
| Abstract: | CHF's Response to the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Review of Standards for General Practice (2nd Edition) |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Privacy and personal health information / Medicines and medical devices / Health professionals / Improving health and wellbeing / Improving hospitals and health services / Information and communication / Regulatory issues |
| Title: | Submission to the Complementary Medicines in the Australian Health System: Report to the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health and Ageing |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 January 2004, 4p |
| Abstract: | CHF's response to the Complementary Medicines Expert Committee Report |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Equity in health / Health professionals / Improving health and wellbeing / Information and communication / Regulatory issues |
| Title: | Affordable access to painkillers |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 30 November 2003, 1p |
| Abstract: | Letter to Parliamentary Secretary, Trish Worth, regarding GST exemption on painkillers. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Equity in health |
| Title: | Consumer submission to the Medical Indemnity Policy Review Panel |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 30 November 2003, 9p |
| Abstract: | Consumer submission to the Medical Indemnity Policy Review Panel from the Australian Consumers' Association, Health Issues Centre and the Consumers' Health Forum of Australia. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Health funding / Equity in health / Health professionals / Improving health and wellbeing / Improving hospitals and health services / Information and communication |
| Title: | Comment on the 2003 Biennial Review of the Operation of Medicare Provider Number Legislation |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 October 2003, 2p |
| Abstract: | This argues that Medicare should provide consumers in urban, rural and remote areas with equitable, affordable access to doctors and allied health professionals. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Privacy and personal health information / Health funding / Equity in health / Health professionals / Improving hospitals and health services |
| Title: | Submission to the TGA/NHMRC Review of Clinical Trials and Access to Unapproved Therapeutic Goods |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 September 2003, 10p |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Consumer participation / Equity in health / Information and communication / Regulatory issues / Research and new technologies |
| Title: | Consumer Participation in the Australian Council for Safety and Quality in Health Care Planning Process |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum |
| Source: | CHF, 1 August 2003, 48p |
| Topic: | Research and new technologies |
| Title: | Submission on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Draft Decision to Approve Application of Edition 14 Medicines Australia?s Code of Conduct - August 2003 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 August 2003, 5p |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Equity in health / Regulatory issues |
| Title: | Submission to the Senate Select Committee on Medicare |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 June 2003, 6p |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Health funding / Equity in health / Health professionals / Improving health and wellbeing / Improving hospitals and health services |
| Title: | CHF response to the Australian Pharmaceutical Manufacturer?s Association (APMA) Code of Conduct Review |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 May 2003, 4p |
| Abstract: | CHF response to the Australian Pharmaceutical Manufacturer?s Association (APMA) [now Medicines Australia] Code of Conduct Review, May 2002 |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Health professionals / Regulatory issues |
| Title: | Consultation on the draft National Health Privacy Code |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 April 2003, 16p |
| Abstract: | The comments provided on the draft National Health Privacy Code are based on responses from CHF members and individual consumers. |
| Topic: | Privacy and personal health information / Electronic health information / Health professionals / Improving health and wellbeing / Improving hospitals and health services / Research and new technologies |
| Project: | Electronic Health Records Project 2005-06 / Electronic Health Records Project 2004-05 |
| Title: | Submission to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC): Medicines Australia application for authorisation of Edition 14 Code of Conduct - March 2003 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 28 February 2003, 3p |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Consumer participation / Medicines and medical devices / Equity in health / Regulatory issues |
| Title: | CHF Response to the NHMRC Strategic Research Development Committee's Review of Priorities for the Next Triennium |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 October 2002, 3p |
| Abstract: | CHF response to the National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Strategic Research Development Committee's Review of priorities for the 2003-2005 triennium. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Older people / Consumer participation / Improving health and wellbeing / Improving hospitals and health services / Information and communication / Research and new technologies |
| Project: | Research Project 2004 |
| Title: | CHF response to the NHMRC Draft Guidelines and Discussion Paper on Xenotransplantation, Public Consultation |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 September 2002, 3p |
| Abstract: | CHF response to the National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Draft Guidelines and Discussion Paper on Xenotransplantation, Public Consultation 2002. |
| Topic: | Regulatory issues / Research and new technologies |
| Title: | Submission to the discussion paper: A proposal for a Trans Tasman Agency to Regulate Therapeutic Products. |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 August 2002, 17p |
| Abstract: | CHF's submission to the Proposal for a Trans Tasman joint regulatory agency. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Consumer participation / Information and communication / Regulatory issues |
| Title: | Submission to the draft report of a Review of Advertising Therapeutic Products in Australia and New Zealand |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 August 2002, 10p |
| Abstract: | CHF's submission to the Review of Advertising Therapeutic Products in Australia and New Zealand. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Improving health and wellbeing / Information and communication / Regulatory issues |
| Title: | Submission to the Interdepartmental Committee Examining the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 July 2002, 8p |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Health funding / Equity in health / Improving health and wellbeing |
| Title: | Submission to the Cost Recovery Inquiry Productivity Commission |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 30 November 2000, 6p |
| Abstract: | CHF recommends that wherever regulatory agencies adopt cost recovery, the focus and accountability of the regulatory agency remains the protection of public health and safety, including protection of the environment, which must not be reduced or compromised by consideration of industry or other interests. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Health funding / Regulatory issues |
| Title: | Submission to the External Review of Consumer Outcomes of the Quality Use of Medicines (QUM) Strategy in Australia |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 30 September 2000, 17p |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Older people / Improving health and wellbeing / Information and communication |
| Title: | Submission to the Regulatory Reform Taskforce |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 30 September 2000, 28p |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Regulatory issues / Research and new technologies |
| Title: | Submission on the Draft Gene Technology Regulations 2000 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 30 September 2000, 2p |
| Topic: | Privacy and personal health information / Equity in health / Regulatory issues / Research and new technologies |
| Title: | Submission to the enHealth Council: Draft Health Impact Assessment Implementation Guidelines |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 August 2000, 3p |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Health funding / Equity in health / Improving health and wellbeing / Improving hospitals and health services |
| Title: | Senate Legal and Constitutional Legislation Committee: Inquiry into the Provisions of the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Bill 2000 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 August 2000, 9p |
| Topic: | Privacy and personal health information |
| Title: | Response: Review of Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances, Options Paper |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 June 2000, 4p |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Information and communication / Regulatory issues / Regulatory issues |
| Title: | CHF submission to the 99/00 Labelling Project, discussion paper, Effective by Design |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 June 2000, 9p |
| Abstract: | CHF Submission to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) 99/00 Labelling Project, April 2000 Discussion Paper, Effective by Design |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Older people / Consumer participation / Improving health and wellbeing / Information and communication / Regulatory issues |
| Title: | CHF submission: Gap cover schemes |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 May 2000, 5p |
| Abstract: | CHF Submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee: Gap Cover Schemes, May 2000. |
| Topic: | Health funding / Health professionals / Improving health and wellbeing / Improving hospitals and health services |
| Title: | Submission to the House of Representatives' Inquiry into the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Bill |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 May 2000, 11p |
| Topic: | Privacy and personal health information |
| Title: | Response to the exposure draft of the Gene Technology Bill 2000 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 29 February 2000, 15p |
| Abstract: | Joint CHF and Health Consumers' Council WA response to the exposure draft of the Gene Technology Bill 2000. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Regulatory issues / Research and new technologies |
| Title: | CHF Position Paper: Human cloning |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 29 February 2000, 6p |
| Abstract: | CHF Position Paper on Human Cloning, March 2000. |
| Topic: | Privacy and personal health information / Equity in health / Regulatory issues / Research and new technologies |
| Title: | Submission on the Healthy Ageing Discussion Paper |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 December 1999, 21p |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Older people / Consumer participation / Equity in health / Improving health and wellbeing / Information and communication |
| Title: | CHF Input to Therapeutic Goods Administration Labelling Project 1999/2000 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 30 November 1999, 3p |
| Abstract: | Consumer input to the Therapeutic Goods Administration on improvements required in the regulation of medicines labelling. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Regulatory issues |
| Title: | Submission to the Draft Discussion Paper: 'Proposed National Regulatory System for Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) How should it work?' |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 30 November 1999, 8p |
| Abstract: | CHF submission to the 1999 Draft Discussion Paper: 'Proposed National Regulatory System for Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) How should it work?' |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Regulatory issues / Research and new technologies |
| Title: | Submission to the 'Evaluation of the Influenza Vaccine Program for Older Australians' and the 'National Indigenous Pneumococcal and Influenza Immunisation Program' |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 30 November 1999, 6p |
| Abstract: | CHF Submission to the 'Evaluation of the Influenza Vaccine Program for Older Australians' and the 'National Indigenous Pneumococcal and Influenza Immunisation Program'. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Older people / Equity in health / Improving health and wellbeing / Research and new technologies |
| Title: | National Injury Prevention Action Plan: Priorities for 2000 - 2002 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 30 November 1999, 11p |
| Topic: | Older people / Improving health and wellbeing / Improving hospitals and health services / Information and communication |
| Title: | Submission to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee Inquiry into Public Hospital Funding |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 October 1999, 43p |
| Abstract: | CHF Submission to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee Inquiry into Public Hospital Funding. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Health funding / Equity in health / Health professionals / Improving hospitals and health services |
| Title: | Submission to the Review of Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Legislation |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 October 1999, 3p |
| Abstract: | CHF Submission to the Review of Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Legislation. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices |
| Title: | CHF submission to the Review of the Australian Blood Banking and Plasma Products Sector |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 31 October 1999, 10p |
| Abstract: | CHF submission to the 1999 Review of the Australian Blood Banking and Plasma Products Sector. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Improving health and wellbeing / Improving hospitals and health services / Regulatory issues / Research and new technologies |
| Title: | Response to Country of Origin - Complementary Health Care Industry Draft Guidelines |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 October 1999, 1p |
| Abstract: | Letter to the ACCC regarding country of origin product claims. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Information and communication / Regulatory issues |
| Title: | Strategic research priorities discussion groups |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 October 1999, 10p |
| Abstract: | CHF's consultations with consumers about their priorities for research in the NHMRC's 1999-2002 triennium. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Improving hospitals and health services / Information and communication / Research and new technologies |
| Title: | Revision of the Private Patients' Hospital Charter |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 October 1999, 9p |
| Abstract: | CHF Submission on the Private Patients' Hospital Charter. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Health funding / Equity in health / Health professionals / Improving hospitals and health services |
| Title: | Comments on the Draft Guidance on Ethical Aspects of Human Genetic Testing |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 July 1999, 6p |
| Abstract: | CHF Comments on the Australian Health Ethics Committee's Draft Guidance on Ethical Aspects of Human Genetic Testing. |
| Topic: | Privacy and personal health information / Consumer participation / Health professionals / Information and communication / Research and new technologies |
| Title: | Submission to the National Competition Policy Review of Pharmacy |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 July 1999, 9p |
| Abstract: | Submission to the National Competition Policy Review of Pharmacy. |
| Topic: | Medicines and medical devices / Older people / Health funding / Equity in health / Health professionals / Improving health and wellbeing / Improving hospitals and health services / Information and communication |
| Title: | Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee's Inquiry into the National Health Amendment (Lifetime Cover) Bill 1999 |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 July 1999, 2p |
| Topic: | Health funding / Equity in health / Improving hospitals and health services |
| Title: | CHF submission to the Federal Privacy Commissioner on the application of the 'National Principles for the Fair Handling of Personal Information' to personal health information |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 June 1999, 11p |
| Abstract: | CHF submission to the Federal Privacy Commissioner on the application of the 'National Principles for the Fair Handling of Personal Information' to Personal Health Information. |
| Topic: | Privacy and personal health information / Regulatory issues / Research and new technologies |
| Title: | Response to the Preliminary Report of the Health and Medical Research Strategic Review (the Wills Review) |
| Author: | Consumers Health Forum of Australia |
| Source: | CHF, 1 April 1999, 22p |
| Abstract: | CHF's recommendations for the development of Australia's health and medical research. |
| Topic: | Consumer participation / Health professionals / Improving health and wellbeing / Improving hospitals and health services / Information and communication / Research and new technologies |
| Project: | Research Project 2004 |
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