Question Number: 106
PDR Number: SQ22-000163
Date Submitted: 24/02/2022
Department or Body: Department of Health
If this question relates to the COVID-19 Vaccine Claims Scheme, Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) is included as a recognised clinical condition related to Vaxzevria (Astra-Zeneca).
Regarding ‘the indemnity scheme’, the Commonwealth funds health professional indemnity support programs. These programs are generally not limited to practitioner negligence associated with any specific disorders, so there is no need to list particular conditions or nervous disorders. More information about Commonwealth indemnity programs is available at: www1.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/medicalindemnity-iifs
