Submission
Submission on OCNMO's proposal to amend the Medicines and Poisons (Medicines) Regulation 2021
AMA Queensland does not support the prescription and administration of contraceptives by registered nurses and/or midwives.
These medications present significant potential for patient harm since they impact the whole body and can have a negative influence on glycaemic index, mood and other health conditions.
AMA Queensland also notes that general practitioners in Australia must have medical indemnity insurance to cover risks associated with the prescription, insertion and removal of etonogestrel implants. There is nothing in OCNMO's proposal suggesting registered nurses or midwives will be required to obtain this same insurance.