Anaesthesia & Respiratory Care Feature Articles for Australian Healthcare

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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, ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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

They’re the tools of your trade and, by necessity, they represent a substantial percentage of your annual expenditure.

Tips to help health care workers manage stress 4/12/2016

Health care is one of the noblest industries you can be involved in and it comes with some wonderful rewards.

BEACH program closure a loss for general practice research: RACGP 4/12/2016

The closure of the Bettering the Evaluation and Care of Health (BEACH) program is disappointing and unacceptable for general practice research.

Vic receives largest ever elective surgery boost for patients 4/12/2016

Nearly 200,000 Victorians will get the surgery they need sooner this year, with Australia’s largest ever one-off investment to tackle elective surgery waiting lists in the 2016-17 ...

Innovative health program transforming emergency care in WA 4/12/2016

A bold and innovative program is transforming emergency care and access to GPs in Western Australia's southern inland, linking in with the State-wide emergency telehealth services ...

5 Tips to Help Your Medical Practice Prepare for an Emergency 4/5/2016

As a medical practice you’re dealing with personal crises every day.

AHHA welcomes funding agreement; more support needed for primary care 4/5/2016

The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA) has welcomed the funding agreement reached by the states and the Commonwealth at a recent meeting of the Council of Australian ...

Good rural health policy a vote-winner for upcoming election: AMA 4/5/2016

The AMA recently launched its Rural Health Issues Survey 2016 to hear first-hand from rural doctors about the issues affecting their practices, communities, and patients, and the ...

Major funding boost for research into antibodies in health and disease 3/29/2016

Garvan’s leading research into antibodies in health and disease has been given a shot in the arm, with the announcement that the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) ...

Admissions to private hospitals rising faster than public hospitals 3/22/2016

The number of admissions increased by 3.2% on average each year for public hospitals and 4.0% for private hospitals between 2010-11 and 2014-15, a new report by the Australian ...

6 Tips for a Smooth Running Medical Practice 3/15/2016

With an ever-evolving array of illnesses, injuries and emotional upheaval to deal with on a daily basis, the less administrative headaches you have the better.

Urgent investment into public health needed to prevent deaths: PHAA 3/15/2016

By not funding public health prevention and intervention Australians will continue to die from preventable deaths says Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) CEO Michael Moore. ...

$129.4 million in grants awarded to support medical research 3/8/2016

The Turnbull Government has recently awarded $129.4 million in grants to Australia’s preeminent researchers helping fund Australia’s commitment to fostering the best and brightest ...

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