Aged Care & Disability Feature Articles for Australian Healthcare

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Evidence of public hospitals failing patients grows 5/28/2018

The pile of damning evidence proving public hospitals are failing those they are supposed to care for continues to grow, with yet another report showing increasing numbers of the ...

Australia's ageing population will need more medical support 4/23/2018

AMA Vice President, Dr Tony Bartone, said Australia’s ageing population will require an increasing amount of medical support due to significant growth in the prevalence of chronic ...

Health - who misses out, and what can be done? 4/16/2018

‘Research published in the latest issue of Australian Health Review looks at how different population groups interact with Australia’s health system’, according to the AHR’s chief ...

Out-of-pocket costs for patients unexpected and unaffordable 4/9/2018

‘It’s not surprising that so many patients have reported significant out-of-pocket medical costs, even when they have private health insurance ’, Australian Healthcare and Hospitals ...

1 in 20 Australian deaths caused by alcohol and illicit drugs 4/2/2018

‘Alcohol and illicit drugs have a significant impact on the health of Australians, together responsible for nearly 1 in every 20 deaths, according to new analysis from the Australian ...

GPs call for end to political interference in medicinal cannabis 3/5/2018

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has welcomed moves by the New South Wales State Government as an opportunity to move towards a national medicinal cannabis ...

Stronger flu vaccinations for Australians over the age of 65 2/26/2018

The Royal Australia College of General Practitioners welcomes the Turnbull Government’s decision to provide stronger free flu vaccines to all Australians over the age of 65, but says ...

Medicinal cannabis: the challenge for physicians 2/19/2018

Physicians and regulators face significant challenges keeping pace with the public’s demand for access to medical cannabis, including limited evidence of safety and efficacy, according ...

GPs call for political focus on rising patient out-of-pocket costs 2/12/2018

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has offered political leaders a solution to the increasing out-of-pocket costs plaguing Australian patients.

Low dose codeine ineffective for most pain relief 1/16/2018

The best medical advice and research shows that codeine is no better for pain than other over the counter medicines, Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Brendan Murphy, said ...

Waiting times for elective surgery slightly up 1/16/2018

Nationally, waiting times for elective surgery have slightly risen, according to a report released on the 21st of December by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). ...

Research under way for new type 1 diabetes treatment 12/19/2017

Researchers at The University of Queensland are hoping a new form of immunotherapy could lead to better treatment of type 1 diabetes.

What is sleep apnea (apnoea)? 12/7/2017

If you have exhausted patients, their partners complain about their snoring, or they’re falling asleep at work or while driving, they may have sleep apnea. Early intervention could ...

Huge compo win should be a warning to employers 10/2/2017

A recent landmark compensation case awarded to a Queensland man, and covered in the Sunshine Coast Daily, highlights the dangers of forcing workers to move and lift heavy loads all ...

Fallshaw Group partners with HFESA for 2017 ergonomics conference 9/20/2017

We were on hand for this year's Human Factors & Ergonomics Society of Australia (HFESA) conference to help reinforce the message of safety and ergonomics in the workplace.

More home care packages urgently needed 9/19/2017

The AMA has welcomed the Government’s announcement of 6,000 extra high need home care packages, following the release of the Legislated Review of Aged Care 2017 Report, but says more ...

Flu vaccination for aged care workers to protect residents 9/5/2017

The Australian Government will investigate ways to boost vaccination rates among workers in aged care facilities, including making the flu vaccine compulsory, following an increase ...

$40 million for dementia research projects 8/29/2017

The Turnbull Government is allocating more than $40 million to medical research projects which will improve the lives of Australians fighting dementia.

Working with communities to deliver better health 7/11/2017

The nation’s Primary Health Networks (PHNs) are being encouraged to work closely with communities to tackle health challenges and improve the wellbeing of all Australians.

Role of doctors in aged care workforce to be considered 6/27/2017