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Stroke patients tend to ignore symptoms and delay treatment 9/15/2009

Research has found 70 per cent of stroke patients and 46 per cent of bystanders did not recognise stroke at the onset of symptoms, and 85 per cent did not call an ambulance immediately, ...

Vic hospitals set to benefit from Rudd Govt cash injection 9/8/2009

Three Victorian hospitals have received nearly $9 million in funding from the Rudd Government - to be used for capital infrastructure projects, surgical workforce initiatives and ...

Broadband plans to enable better chronic disease management 9/8/2009

The Minister for Broadband, Communications and Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, has launched a new e-health project improving chronic disease patient care.

Primary care must be about health consumers, not systems 9/3/2009

‘Primary care is not just about doctors and health systems, it is about health consumers. A new report not only focuses on consumers, it also seeks to improve primary care in areas ...

Aged care facilities are left out in the cold by fed govt 9/1/2009

Australia’s aged care facilities have been left out in the cold by the Federal Government’s derisory insulation and solar power rebates under the Energy Efficient Homes scheme, Aged ...

Serious crisis looming in aged care unless conditions change 9/1/2009

The LHMU, the union representing Queensland Health (QHealth) carers, has predicted a serious crisis in the provision of care unless conditions for workers in the industry are addressed ...

Calls made to give cash incentives to nurses in general practice 9/1/2009

The AMA wants the government cash incentive scheme designed to lure nurses back into the workforce to be extended to include nurses who want to work in general practice.

Anaesthetists say new Surgical Safety Checklist will save lives 8/27/2009

The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists welcomes the introduction of the Surgical Safety Checklist, an important clinical tool for Australian hospitals launched ...

New public health Bill 2009 released for public consultation 8/20/2009

Tougher enforcement powers and huge fines form part of a new Public Health Bill released for public consultation.

New allied health web training package has been launched 8/18/2009

Education and training for allied health workers is now just a mouse click away after a new web-based training package was launched.

Drugs not always the answer for treating people with dementia 8/13/2009

Leading Australian psychogeriatrician Professor Henry Brodaty AO will present his cuttingedge findings on new approaches to treating people with dementia at a Conference in Perth this ...

$46.9 million health research Institute for South-West Sydney 8/11/2009

The Rudd Government is committed to investing in health and medical research.

Planning to improve South Australia's future health services 8/6/2009

Three new plans to improve health services for older South Australians, those affected by stroke and people receiving palliative care have been published.

Latest statistics show that anaesthesia still remains very safe 8/4/2009

Anaesthesia in Australia and New Zealand remains extremely safe, according to the latest statistics released recently.

NHHRC points to efficient and integrated future health system 8/4/2009

The National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission’s recommendations offer Australian patients the prospect of a more efficient and better integrated healthcare system, Medicines ...

Expert says E-health strategy is critical for new health reforms 7/30/2009

A Scottish e-health expert who is visiting the Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute based at The Australian National University has applauded the National Health and ...

Pharmacists and GPs provide more cohesive care for diabetes 7/28/2009

Pharmacists are offering people with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes greater continuity of care and management of their condition through the Diabetes Medication Assistance Service. ...

Dietitians urge govt to adopt home national framework 7/21/2009

Governments could be saving up to $7.88 million a year if they adopt a national home enteral nutrition (HEN) service, according to Australia’s leading nutrition organisation1.

Innovation due to meet costs and demands of ageing trends 7/9/2009

An innovative model of accommodation and care for older Australians, if replicated, could help lead the way to combating the massive costs associated with the future demands of a ...

Aged care staff believe they are being ignored by Fed Govt 6/25/2009

Aged Care Association Australia (ACAA) has asked why the Federal Government continues to ignore the poor wages that aged care providers are forced to pay aged care staff, due to the ...

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