No contraindications information on a jab Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency nothing to see here move along or be de-registered? My understanding, If you have a health and safety duty and you expose somebody to a risk. You have an obligation to monitor and manage that risk under Health and Safety.
Contraindication
A contraindication is a specific situation in which a drug, procedure, or surgery should not be used because it may be harmful to the person.
There are two types of contraindications:
- Relative contraindication means that caution should be used when two drugs or procedures are used together. (It is acceptable to do so if the benefits outweigh the risk.)
- Absolute contraindication means that event or substance could cause a life-threatening situation. A procedure or medicine that falls under this category must be avoided.
Some treatments may cause unwanted or dangerous reactions in people with allergies, high blood pressure, or pregnancy. For example, isotretinoin, a drug used to treat acne, is absolutely contraindicated in pregnancy due to the risk of birth defects. Certain decongestants are contraindicated in people with high blood pressure and should be avoided.
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002314.htm
Yes, Australian health regulators are threatening doctors with deregistration over Covid-19
The scope for doctors to exercise 'clinical judgement' is extraordinarily limited granting exemptions from the Covid jab.
are Australian doctors right to be worried about deregistration if they criticise AHPRA’s
official position statement on Covid-19 vaccination? The answer is Yes.
They have every right to worry. AHPRA’s position statement is very intimidating:
Any promotion of anti-vaccination statements or health advice which contradicts the best available scientific evidence or seeks to actively undermine the national immunisation campaign (including via social media) is not supported by National Boards and may be in breach of the codes of conduct and subject to investigation and possible regulatory action. (emphasis added)
The “or” in this statement is tremendously important. Contrary to all common sense, doctors who have good scientific evidence for advising against the vaccine are not free to say so.
https://mercatornet.com/yes-australian-health-regulators-are-threatening-doctors-with-deregistration-over-covid-19/76052/
If I am looking at the right statement, then parts of AHPRA's statement included educating the public. With little contraindication information available for doctors on the safety across a range of patients. It seems a little at odds with some of their other statements.
AHPRA’s official position statement
National Boards expect registered health practitioners and students to:
1. be appropriately qualified and trained to administer COVID-19 vaccines if authorised, and
2. provide accurate information and advice about COVID-19 vaccination including in social
media and advertising.
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The guidance explains that, registered health practitioners must make sure that their social media activity is consistent with the
regulatory framework for their profession and does not contradict or counter public health campaigns
or messaging, such as the Australian COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
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While some health practitioners may have a conscientious objection to COVID-19 vaccination, all
practitioners, including students on placement, must comply with local employer, health service or
health department policies, procedures and guidelines relating to COVID-19 vaccination.