Aged Care & Disability Feature Articles for Australian Healthcare

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Common prescription medicines cheaper over-the-counter than PBS 11/3/2015

The Turnbull Government will address inconsistencies in the nation's PBS that see many concessional patients with a prescription for common medicines such as paracetamol and aspirin ...

Govt recommends registered nurses be in nursing homes at all times 11/3/2015

Government report recommends nursing homes to have a registered nurse on duty around the clock to ensure high quality care is provided.

The benefits of height-adjustable medical equipment in your practice 10/27/2015

The equipment you use each day in your medical practice has a profound effect on the service you are able to offer to your patients.

Fairer, simpler Medicare Safety Net to benefit more patients 10/27/2015

More Australians could have faster access to simpler safety net protections against large medical expenses under a Turnbull Government proposal introduced into Parliament on 21 ...

Pharmacists to help patients follow the script 10/27/2015

Patients with chronic disease who risk serious illness by not taking their medication correctly are the target of a pilot study to educate community pharmacists.

New bone alliance to educate and drive positive change for bone health 10/27/2015

Research released on World Osteoporosis Day (20 October), by the Garvan Research Foundation reveals that the majority (58%) of Australians have limited understanding of what osteoporosis ...

5 Medical Breakthroughs You May Have Missed 10/20/2015

At the rate medical researchers uncover new findings about health and possible treatments, it is difficult to keep up to date and important advances can often be lost in the sea of ...

NSW looks at sites to cultivate medicinal cannabis 10/20/2015

On 17 October 2015, NSW Minister for Medical Research Pru Goward and NSW Minister for Primary Industries Niall Blair joined the Federal Minister for Health the Hon. Sussan Ley MP in ...

Light-optics research could improve medical imaging 10/20/2015

A team of researchers has developed echo-less lights that could improve medical imaging inside the body, leading to less-intrusive surgery.

How to handle hazardous waste in your medical practice 10/19/2015

Every day your medical practice produces a significant quantity of waste that must be disposed of appropriately.

Researchers develop cancer test to predict treatment outcome 10/13/2015

University of Queensland researchers have announced a new tool in the fight against cancer, with the development of a world-first test that will direct treatment choices for patients ...

National Carers Week 2015 - show your support 10/13/2015

National Carers Week 2015 has started, taking place from 11 – 17 October. Australians are encouraged to show their support for Australia's 2.7 million carers and to help build a ...

Concerns remain for public health as TPP talks conclude 10/8/2015

The conclusion of the Trans Pacific Partnership was announced with some welcome news for Australian health advocates, but major concerns remain.

How to improve the sanitation standards in your medical facility 10/5/2015

The sanitation of your medical facility is crucial for the provision of optimal healthcare to patients and promoting the best health outcomes. A wide range of factors can have an ...

Pharmaceutical industry voices concerns over codeine rescheduling 10/5/2015

According to the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA), the interim decision to reschedule codeine-containing medicines will have a major impact on consumers needing to purchase ...

Royal North Shore Hospital opens new patient and carer accommodation 10/5/2015

Vulnerable patients and carers travelling far from home for medical treatment at Royal North Shore Hospital can now access new on-site accommodation.

Australians' use of palliative care doubled over last decade 9/29/2015

A new web report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows that palliative care-related hospitalisations have risen by over 50 per cent in the last decade.

Continued slow growth in health spending 9/29/2015

A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows that spending on health rose in 2013–14, after record low growth in the previous year.

5 Smart Interior Design Tips For Your Medical Practice 9/28/2015

Without realising it, you may have overlooked a critical aspect of your medical practice: its design. The health of your patients is your number one priority, but have you considered ...

Pharmaceutical opioid dependence in Australia trebles in ten years 9/22/2015

A recent study by the University of New South Wales' (UNSW) National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre has found that the number of Australians receiving treatment for painkiller ...

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