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Being active decreases likelihood of depression, major study finds 5/8/2018

A major international study has found that being active can protect against the emergence of depression.

Effective drug policy means controlled availability 4/23/2018

Following discussions this week on the legalisation of cannabis and other Australian drug policies, the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) again calls for evidence-based ...

Increased payments lock in record Commonwealth funding for hospitals 4/9/2018

The Australian Government will make an increased payment of $547 million to the states and territories for public hospital activity in 2015-16, following the final reports by ...

Private health fund profits grow while patient value shrinks 4/2/2018

AMA President, Dr Michael Gannon, recently warned that changes being pursued by the biggest private health insurers will reduce patient choice of doctor and hospital, and leave policy ...

Commonwealth state funding agreement needed or public hospitals doomed 3/19/2018

AMA President, Dr Michael Gannon, said on March 9 that the latest AMA Public Hospital Record Card provides compelling evidence that all Australian governments need to meet in good ...

RACGP calls for national consistency for access to medicinal cannabis 3/12/2018

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has called for an end to the highly bureaucratic, time-consuming and expensive process for prescribing medicinal cannabis ...

Time for leadership and real reform in health 2/12/2018

‘The cat is out of the bag on what the Commonwealth would like to happen in public hospital funding—more of the same—which, if it comes to pass, is a wasted opportunity’, says ...

Report shows productivity of Australian GPs 2/6/2018

AMA President, Dr Michael Gannon, said on 1 February that the Productivity Commission Report on Government Services 2018 provides further confirmation that general practice is the ...

Codeine change will help save lives 2/6/2018

Following the unanimous advice of the Advisory Committee on Medicines Scheduling in August 2015, an important change that will help save lives came into effect on February 1 for ...

Victorian medicinal cannabis industry powers ahead 1/29/2018

The Andrews Labor Government is expanding Victoria’s medicinal cannabis sector and positioning our state as the leader in exports of medicinal cannabis, while creating jobs and ...

Survey identifies opportunities to improve antibiotics use 1/23/2018

More than half (60%) of antibiotics given to patients after surgery to prevent infections are prescribed inappropriately, usually because they are not required at all – a situation ...

More Australians using pharmaceuticals for non-medical purposes 12/19/2017

Drug induced deaths more likely to be a result of pharmaceuticals than illegal drugs

Most emergency department patients continue to be seen on time 12/5/2017

Despite rising numbers of presentations to Australian emergency departments, the proportion of people seen 'on time' for their urgency category is relatively stable, with most people ...

Better health care for people with chronic conditions 12/5/2017

Up to 65,000 Australians will soon be receiving improved care for their ongoing chronic conditions, with the expansion of the Turnbull Government’s trial of Health Care Homes.

NSW patients to get faster access to medicinal cannabis 11/28/2017

The NSW Government is intent on getting more patients access to medicinal cannabis products for palliative care, under a $6 million statewide advisory service aimed at supporting ...

Good practice when prescribing & dispensing compounded medicines 11/28/2017

The Pharmacy Board of Australia and Medical Board of Australia have released a joint statement describing good practice for practitioners when prescribing and dispensing compounded ...

Patients satisfied with their GPs: ABS survey 11/28/2017

The latest 'Patient Experiences in Australia Survey' by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows yet again that Australia’s hardworking and dedicated GPs are meeting increasing ...

$3 million plan to protect welfare of junior doctors in NSW 11/21/2017

A multi-million dollar reform plan devised with the state’s junior doctors was released on 18 November 2017 to better safeguard their health and mental wellbeing.

Strategic approach needed to address antimicrobial resistance: RACGP 11/20/2017

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) says a united and strategic approach to addressing the problem of antibiotic resistance is critical to protect Australian ...

Be part of the solution to preserve antibiotics 11/14/2017

This Antibiotic Awareness Week the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is urging health professionals and the public to 'be part of the solution' and take ...

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