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International Nurses' Day: driving change to deliver quality care 5/12/2014

As nurses celebrate International Nurses' Day (IND) across Australia (Monday 12 May), the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) says it's an opportunity for Australians ...

Tips for maintaining good posture despite ageing 5/7/2014

For many, one of the most stereotypical images of old age is a "dowager's hump" and slumped-over posture.

NCA puts health care 'out of reach' for Australians: AMA 5/7/2014

The health recommendations proposed by the National Commission of Audit (NCA) would put health, medical and pharmaceutical care out of reach for Australian families, said AMA President ...

NCA recommendations slammed by key health bodies 5/7/2014

Five key health organisations have written to Tony Abbott to express deep concern in relation to the reports and recommendations of the National Commission of Audit (NCA), which ...

Protect patients from drug-resistant infections, WHO urges 5/6/2014

Infections in health facilities are often resistant to the antibiotics used to treat them, initial results from a new World Health Organisation (WHO) global survey have confirmed.

'Continuing decline' in public hospital capacity: report 5/1/2014

The latest Australian Hospital Statistics 2012-13 report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows a continuing decline in public hospital capacity, particularly ...

GPs called on to participate in landmark aged care survey 5/1/2014

GPs are being asked to participate in an important new survey that aims to map the provision of palliative care and advance care planning services around Australia for the first time. ...

Using 'CHAT' as an alternative to outpatient clinics 4/29/2014

A trial of a new patient care model, which uses over-the-phone consultations and computers to help better understand the needs of the patient, began this month (April 2014), led by ...

Resistance to care a 'growing problem' in the elderly 4/28/2014

Founder of alternative to private aged care facilities in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast, Phil Usher, explains why the elderly are often resistant to care and how to help them get ...

'A to Z of assistive technology' detailed in new book 4/24/2014

A new book by experts in biomedical engineering will provide valuable information to people with reduced abilities.

Vaccine 'adequate protection' for frail elderly against pneumonia 4/24/2014

A new study shows the frail and elderly shouldn't be overlooked for vaccines – among other practical measures – to protect against pneumonia this winter, challenging conventional ...

Fed budget: GP co-payments, Medicare Locals future "uncertain" 4/22/2014

The federal government's first budget due out next month (May 2014) will include a six dollar co-payment for bulk-billed GP visits and could mean an uncertain future for Medicare ...

Solution to Qld doctor contract crisis 'on the horizon' 4/17/2014

After recent days of detailed negotiations involving all the key stakeholders, a possible resolution to the Queensland public hospital doctor contract crisis is on the table, according ...

Finger length a 'pointer' to osteoarthritis 4/14/2014

Our fingers could be more important than we think.

Recovery from stroke indeed 'a long walk' 4/14/2014

Stepping up walking practice is the only way to improve walking ability for stroke survivors, according to a new large-scale study led by University of South Australia researchers.

Aust records 'biggest drop' in heart disease deaths in 15Y 4/10/2014

Deaths from heart disease have seen the biggest drop in 15 years, according to figures released recently by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

Govt's GP super-clinic move slammed by AHHA 4/9/2014

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has thrown its support behind the prospect of winding back GP super-clinics, saying funds would best be directed toward other areas in the ...

Common foods found to have 'powerful' anti-inflammatory properties 4/7/2014

Strong anti-inflammatory properties are present in a variety of common foods, researchers have discovered.

New trial site for the National Disability Insurance Scheme in WA 4/3/2014

The Commonwealth and Western Australian governments recently signed an agreement to establish a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) trial site in Western Australia from 1 ...

The right assistive technology for aged care 4/2/2014