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New registry established as MND becomes 'notifiable disease' in NSW
Key takeaways
- Three generations of Michelle Vearing’s family have been affected by motor-neurone disease.
- The NSW government has classified motor neurone disease (MND) as a 'notifiable condition', meaning medical practitioners will be required to report diagnoses, as well as where patients live and their occupations.
- The information will be collated in a new state registry.
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Three generations of Michelle Vearing’s family have been affected by motor-neurone disease. (ABC Riverina: Lucas Forbes)
The NSW government has classified motor neurone disease (MND) as a 'notifiable condition', meaning medical practitioners will be required to report diagnoses, as well as where patients live and their occupations.
The information will be collated in a new state registry.
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