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Victorians first to access melanoma blood test to save lives 11/22/2016

Victorians will be the first in Australia to access a revolutionary new blood test to diagnose melanoma sooner and give patients the best chance of survival.

NSW Health launches plan to boost Aboriginal health workforce 11/22/2016

NSW Health recently launched a new statewide plan to boost the Aboriginal health workforce and reduce the health gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people.

Antibiotic Awareness Week: how we can help fight antibiotic resistance 11/15/2016

Antibiotic Awareness Week is a global health initiative to alert everyone to the serious health threat posed by antibiotic resistance.

How the immune system keeps 'traitor cells' in lockdown: research 11/15/2016

New Australian research has shown how the immune system avoids attacking its own tissues with antibodies – whilst still maintaining a strong defence against invaders.

‘Fact Check’ on integrating pharmacists into GP practices: PSA 11/15/2016

A new document addressing concerns about integrating pharmacists into GP practices with evidence-based facts has been launched by the peak national body for pharmacists, the ...

How electronic medical records can benefit your practice 11/8/2016

If you've already moved your medical records – patient diagnoses and health records – to an electronic system, read on for reassurance; you're doing the right thing.

Obesity - Australia's biggest public health challenge 11/8/2016

AMA President, Dr Michael Gannon, said recently that obesity is the biggest public health challenge facing the Australian population.

Government fails to deliver on Health Care Homes: RACGP 11/8/2016

The Federal Government’s Health Care Homes model is inadequately funded and will not improve health outcomes for millions of Australians living with chronic and complex conditions, ...

How to deal with patients who self diagnose with Dr Google 10/31/2016

"No doctor, I checked it online myself. It's definitely diabetes!"

Survey to assess working hours for doctors: AMA Safe Hours Audit 10/31/2016

The AMA recently launched its 2016 Safe Hours Audit, an online survey to assess the fatigue risk of the working hours of salaried doctors and doctors in training, including GP ...

Further evidence a high priority for GPs in use of medicinal cannabis 10/31/2016

Changes to legislation on medicinal cannabis have the potential to be mistaken by patients as official endorsement of its use, according to a position statement released this week ...

Modern Medicare IT system welcomed 10/25/2016

AMA President, Dr Michael Gannon, said on 19 October 2016 that the AMA welcomes the Government’s decision to replace the IT system that delivers Medicare and related payments.

Australians make healthier choices with Health Star Ratings 10/25/2016

More Australians are choosing healthier packaged foods, thanks to the Health Star Rating (HSR) system, according to new campaign evaluation research released recently.

How to manage a medical emergency 10/25/2016

Whether you run a hospital, medical practice or dental clinic, the normal flow of patients will occasionally be interrupted by a sudden and unexpected emergency.

More mental health prescriptions dispensed but govt spending falls 10/25/2016

While more subsidised mental health-related prescriptions are being dispensed in Australia, government spending on these medications has fallen, according to a new report from the ...

RACP links chronic physical illnesses & mental health in young people 10/18/2016

A troubling link has been highlighted between chronic physical illnesses, like asthma or diabetes, and an increased risk of developing mental health problems in children and young ...

How clues in our genes could help prevent osteoporotic fracture 10/18/2016

$How clues in our genes could help prevent osteoporotic fracture$

In a world first, new Australian research has revealed that genetic profiling can help predict whether an individual will break a bone through osteoporosis.

New pathway empowers patients facing end-of-life in SA 10/18/2016

South Australians can have greater confidence about how end-of-life care is delivered to them under a new SA Health framework announced recently.

How to reduce ‘no shows’ in your medical practice 10/18/2016

If your practice sees 50 patients in an average day, chances are you’ll get about 3 or 4 ‘no shows’.

One-third of emergency patients need help with drug & alcohol problems 10/11/2016

One-third of people presenting to NSW emergency departments have underlying drug and alcohol problems, yet only a small number get appropriate treatment, UNSW research has found.

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