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Doctor workforce increasingly specialised: AIHW report 8/30/2016

The last decade has seen a shift toward a medical workforce with more specialist roles, according to a report that explores the characteristics of medical practitioners, released 24 ...

Queensland Health moves to notify cardiac patients about bacteria 8/30/2016

The Department of Health will begin contacting public patients who have undergone certain types of open-heart surgery, particularly heart valve replacement, and may have been exposed ...

RACGP calls for urgent action to support health of Australia’s youth 8/23/2016

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander males are experiencing the highest rate of youth suicide in the world and health outcomes for all young Australians - particularly the disadvantaged ...

Medical Board consults on revalidation in Australia 8/23/2016

Strengthened continuing professional development and screening for at-risk doctors should underpin future approaches to revalidation in Australia, according to an expert report to ...

Navigating the human genome with Sequins 8/23/2016

Australian genomics researchers have announced the development of Sequins – synthetic ‘mirror’ DNA sequences that reflect the human genome.

Burden of Disease Study: poor diet higher than previously thought 8/16/2016

The Australian Burden of Disease Study: impact and causes of illness and death in Australia 2011- summary report was released on 5 August 2016 by the Australian Institute of Health ...

Avoid recalled rockmelon after Salmonella outbreak: NSW Health 8/9/2016

NSW Health is warning people to not consume rockmelon that is being recalled while an investigation into the source of a national outbreak of a rare strain of Salmonella is underway. ...

Time to match healthcare with 21st Century consumer needs: RACGP 8/9/2016

Health and consumer leaders have released a blueprint for 21st Century Medicare aimed at giving patients greater say in a team-based health care system.

Vic hospital waiting lists at six-year low 8/9/2016

The number of Victorian patients waiting for elective surgery is at its lowest level since June 2010.

Garvan researchers uncover complex genetic secrets of cancer risk 8/9/2016

In a landmark multi-country study, Australian researchers have transformed our understanding of the genes that affect our risk of cancer.

Bed numbers rising more in private hospitals than in public hospitals 8/2/2016

In 2014–15, there were 1,322 hospitals in Australia—698 public and 624 private hospitals, according to reports released 29 July 2016 by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare ...

International team set to fight antimicrobial resistant superbugs 8/2/2016

University of Queensland researchers are leading an international effort to slow the emergence of antimicrobial-resistant superbugs forecast to kill more people than cancer by 2050. ...

Increasing access to cannabis-based medicine in NSW 8/2/2016

Doctors in NSW will now be able to apply to prescribe a broader range of cannabis- based medicines as a result of NSW Government regulatory changes.

Pros and Cons of the New Electronic Medical Practice Environment 7/27/2016

Technological advances have brought about both advantages and disadvantages to those in medical practice.

RACGP calls on govt to address urgent reform of primary healthcare 7/26/2016

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has called for the Federal Government to quickly address plans to sustain and improve our health system, focusing specifically ...

Primary healthcare research funding inadequate: RACGP 7/19/2016

General practice health services are among the most efficient and cost-effective in the nation, consuming only 7% of Australia's total health spend on Medicare while assisting almost ...

Urgent national overhaul needed for reliable general practice data 7/19/2016

The latest Issues Brief from the Deeble Institute for Health Policy Research emphasises the need to urgently address the lack of reliable national primary health data, particularly ...

Leveraging digital technology to improve the patient experience 7/13/2016

Recently, we covered the rise of telemedicine, a rapidly growing industry estimated to reach US $86.7 billion in 2023, growing from just $21.1 billion in 2014.

NSW children provided compassionate access to cannabis-based medicine 7/12/2016

In an Australian first, NSW children with severe treatment-resistant epilepsy will be provided with compassionate access to Epidiolex® , a GW Pharmaceuticals cannabis-based medicine. ...

Time for strategic vision and leadership for health: AHHA 7/12/2016