Anaesthesia & Respiratory Care Feature Articles for Australian Healthcare

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RACGP calls for electronic-only patient communication 10/4/2016

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has released a position paper calling for all healthcare services/government agencies that communicate patient information ...

National terms and conditions for the employment of GP Registrars 9/27/2016

The AMA is pleased to advise that General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA) and General Practice Supervisors Australia (GPSA) have reached agreement on the National Terms and ...

Price reductions on PBS medicine can be checked online 9/27/2016

Millions of consumers will be able to access more affordable medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from 1 October – and they can go online to check the savings they ...

Higher disease burden for Indigenous Australians, but improving 9/27/2016

While Indigenous Australians face a substantially higher disease burden than non-Indigenous Australians, improvements have been seen, with more possible, according to a new report ...

85 out of 100 Australians say they’re healthy - but are we really? 9/20/2016

Most Australians consider themselves to be in good health, according to the latest two-yearly report card from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

Cancer Institute NSW grant brings advanced genomics technology to Aus 9/20/2016

Researchers across NSW will be able to explore genomic changes in cancer cells more comprehensively than ever before, following Garvan’s acquisition of the ‘Chromium Genome Solution’ ...

SA early detection of cancer is saving lives 9/20/2016

New data released recently has shown that the mortality rate from some of South Australia’s most common cancers, including colon, lung and prostate cancer, is declining.

Draconian PIP requirements another hit to general practice 9/20/2016

AMA Vice President, Dr Tony Bartone, said recently that tough new changes to the Practice Incentive Program (PIP) Digital Health Incentive requirements could leave many individual ...

More admissions and surgeries at NSW hospitals 9/13/2016

NSW hospitals are admitting more patients and performing more elective surgeries than ever before, according to the latest Bureau of Health Information (BHI) report.

Investing in rural doctor training pays off for rural communities 9/13/2016

The AMA has intensified its call for increased Federal Government investment in rural training opportunities for doctors amid mounting evidence that it would improve access to health ...

New evidence showing increased patient out of pocket costs: RACGP 9/13/2016

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has re-activated and re-energized its campaign against the Federal Government’s Medicare rebate freeze with new evidence showing ...

4 Innovations Helping to Provide Better Health Care 9/6/2016

The healthcare industry has a massive daily responsibility to manage the lives of entire communities and see them through all manner of health-related crises.

Reports show that GPs are working harder than ever 9/6/2016

Two reports released 31 August 2016 show that GPs are working harder than ever.

New medicine labels to promote safer use for consumers 9/6/2016

New consumer labels on medicines are being introduced to provide simpler instructions and to address safety concerns for people with allergies and reduce accidental overdose.

Poll shows 76% Aussies want increased funding for preventive health 9/6/2016

The Roy Morgan Research poll conducted for Research Australia shows 76% Australians rank investment into preventive health among the top ten priorities for the Australian Government. ...

GP support key to success of Health Care Homes 8/30/2016

Welcoming the announcement of the 10 Primary Health Network Regions to conduct the Government’s trial of the Government’s Health Care Homes initiative, AMA President, Dr Michael ...

Doctor workforce increasingly specialised: AIHW report 8/30/2016

The last decade has seen a shift toward a medical workforce with more specialist roles, according to a report that explores the characteristics of medical practitioners, released 24 ...

Queensland Health moves to notify cardiac patients about bacteria 8/30/2016

The Department of Health will begin contacting public patients who have undergone certain types of open-heart surgery, particularly heart valve replacement, and may have been exposed ...

RACGP calls for urgent action to support health of Australia’s youth 8/23/2016

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander males are experiencing the highest rate of youth suicide in the world and health outcomes for all young Australians - particularly the disadvantaged ...

Medical Board consults on revalidation in Australia 8/23/2016

Strengthened continuing professional development and screening for at-risk doctors should underpin future approaches to revalidation in Australia, according to an expert report to ...

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