QScript update

AMA Queensland has continued to raise doctors’ concerns about their legal liability under QScript, as set out in the Medicines and Poisons (Medicines) Regulation 2021. Queensland Health has now confirmed it is considering policy changes to address these concerns that may require legislative amendment. 

This means the current arrangements will continue for a further 12 months, with Queensland Health monitoring, educating and encouraging (but not mandating) doctors to use QScript. Queensland Health have confirmed AMA Queensland will be consulted on the proposed policy and legislative changes after this period.