Medical practitioner's obligation to notify of a disease
All medical practitioners must notify NSW Health when they diagnose asbestosis or silicosis in NSW.
Notification of an asbestosis diagnosis
As of 1 January 2021, all medical practitioners must notify NSW Health when they diagnose a case of asbestosis in NSW. Asbestosis is a scheduled medical condition under Part 4 of the NSW Public Health Act 2010.
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As of 1 July 2020, all medical practitioners must notify NSW Health when they diagnose a case of silicosis in NSW. Silicosis is a scheduled medical condition under Part 4 of the NSW Public Health Act 2010.
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