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GPs hit by anti-competitive 'win' for pathology services: RACGP 5/17/2016

Quality patient care necessitates general practice having appropriate and smooth access to accredited pathology facilities.

Pharmacist-delivered vaccinations to boost public health in Victoria 5/17/2016

The Victorian Branches of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) and Pharmacy Guild of Australia have welcomed the Victorian Government’s approval of pharmacist-delivered ...

AMA releases Key Health Issues for the 2016 Federal Election 5/17/2016

The AMA recently released Key Health Issues for the 2016 Federal Election - a summary of the major health issues that the AMA considers must be addressed by the major parties during ...

4 Things to Consider for a Medical Practice Refurbishment/Fit-Out 5/10/2016

Refurbishing a medical practice isn’t the easiest thing to do while patient needs remain your number one priority.

Report finds less disease and injury burden since 2003 5/10/2016

There have been good gains in the health of the Australian population, with the overall burden of disease and injury reducing between 2003 and 2011, according to a report released ...

AMA condemns extension of Medicare rebate freeze 5/10/2016

The AMA recently condemned the extension of the freeze of the Medicare patient rebate until 2020 – a saving to the Government of almost $1 billion.

Guidelines on cosmetic medical & surgical procedures: Medical Board 5/10/2016

The Medical Board of Australia has issued guidelines for medical practitioners who perform cosmetic medical and surgical procedures.

Fed Budget must provide adequate funding for GPs: RACGP 5/3/2016

Today’s Federal Budget is the final chance for the Federal Government to show Australia it is serious about providing adequate funding for GPs and our world-class healthcare system, ...

AMA calls on govt to abandon cuts to pathology bulk billing incentives 5/3/2016

Welcoming the recent release of the Pathology Australia report on the community health benefits, efficiency, and cost effectiveness of Australia's pathology sector, the AMA is again ...

Australia should follow UK for pharmacists in GP clinics: PSA 5/3/2016

The Australian Government should follow the United Kingdom to provide funding support for integrating pharmacists into general practice clinics, according to the peak national ...

6 Things to Look Out for When Buying Bed Movers 5/3/2016

If you’re considering purchasing bed movers for your hospital or medical centre, here are six important benefits to look out for.

Kids with severe epilepsy first to access medicinal cannabis in VIC 4/26/2016

Hundreds of kids with severe epilepsy will have access to medicinal cannabis as early as next year, with new fast-tracked funding to support the roll-out of the Victorian Medicinal ...

Vic rolls out hospital ICT to provide better and safer patient care 4/26/2016

Victorian patients will receive better and safer care with the roll out of new technology to enable hospital doctors and GPs share critical medical information about their patients’ ...

Goverment releases new guidelines for organ transplantation 4/26/2016

A record number of Australians benefited from receiving an organ transplant in 2015 with 1,241 Australians receiving a life changing transplant from the generosity of 435 deceased ...

Medicinal cannabis legalised in Victoria effective early 2017 4/19/2016

Victorian patients and their families will be able to legally access medicinal cannabis in exceptional circumstances with the historic Access to Medicinal Cannabis Bill 2015 passing ...

Qld govt approves legislation to enable pharmacist-delivered vaccines 4/19/2016

The Queensland Branches of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) are delighted to announce that the Queensland Government has approved ...

Vaccinations more vital than ever for children and adults: RACGP 4/19/2016

World Immunisation Week April 24-30 is a timely reminder of the need to remain ever vigilant about vaccination said Dr Frank Jones, president of the Royal Australian College of ...

Things to Consider When Buying Surgical Instruments 4/19/2016