How the updated reporting laws will affect GPs

It’s a shame that misunderstanding and misinformation has clouded discussion of recent National Law amendments about mandatory notifications.¹

The changes to the law aim to remove barriers and help doctors access the medical and psychological care they may need and allow us to support each other as a profession.

They took effect on 1 March and are now a part of our everyday medical lives.

The most constructive thing we can do as a profession is understand our responsibilities and share that knowledge