Disinfection & Sterilisation Feature Articles for Australian Healthcare

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Common prescription medicines cheaper over-the-counter than PBS 11/3/2015

The Turnbull Government will address inconsistencies in the nation's PBS that see many concessional patients with a prescription for common medicines such as paracetamol and aspirin ...

The benefits of height-adjustable medical equipment in your practice 10/27/2015

The equipment you use each day in your medical practice has a profound effect on the service you are able to offer to your patients.

Fairer, simpler Medicare Safety Net to benefit more patients 10/27/2015

More Australians could have faster access to simpler safety net protections against large medical expenses under a Turnbull Government proposal introduced into Parliament on 21 ...

NSW looks at sites to cultivate medicinal cannabis 10/20/2015

On 17 October 2015, NSW Minister for Medical Research Pru Goward and NSW Minister for Primary Industries Niall Blair joined the Federal Minister for Health the Hon. Sussan Ley MP in ...

5 Medical Breakthroughs You May Have Missed 10/20/2015

At the rate medical researchers uncover new findings about health and possible treatments, it is difficult to keep up to date and important advances can often be lost in the sea of ...

How to handle hazardous waste in your medical practice 10/19/2015

Every day your medical practice produces a significant quantity of waste that must be disposed of appropriately.

Researchers develop cancer test to predict treatment outcome 10/13/2015

University of Queensland researchers have announced a new tool in the fight against cancer, with the development of a world-first test that will direct treatment choices for patients ...

National Carers Week 2015 - show your support 10/13/2015

National Carers Week 2015 has started, taking place from 11 – 17 October. Australians are encouraged to show their support for Australia's 2.7 million carers and to help build a ...

Concerns remain for public health as TPP talks conclude 10/8/2015

The conclusion of the Trans Pacific Partnership was announced with some welcome news for Australian health advocates, but major concerns remain.

How to improve the sanitation standards in your medical facility 10/5/2015

The sanitation of your medical facility is crucial for the provision of optimal healthcare to patients and promoting the best health outcomes. A wide range of factors can have an ...

Royal North Shore Hospital opens new patient and carer accommodation 10/5/2015

Vulnerable patients and carers travelling far from home for medical treatment at Royal North Shore Hospital can now access new on-site accommodation.

5 Smart Interior Design Tips For Your Medical Practice 9/28/2015

Without realising it, you may have overlooked a critical aspect of your medical practice: its design. The health of your patients is your number one priority, but have you considered ...

Dental industry calls on new PM to act on dental health 9/22/2015

The Australian Dental Association (ADA) welcomes the election of the new Prime Minister of Australia, The Honourable Malcolm Turnbull MP. The ADA hopes to meet with the Prime Minister ...

5 Portable Medical Devices that Improve Remote Accident Services 9/21/2015

The provision of healthcare in remote accidents requires a unique set of skills and medical devices. Timely management often makes a significant difference to patient health outcomes. ...

Harassment report a catalyst for action across medical profession 9/14/2015

The AMA welcomes the release today of the draft report of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) Expert Advisory Group (EAG) on discrimination, bullying, and sexual ...

AMA: hospitals must be properly resourced to cope with 'ice patients' 9/7/2015

The Australian Medical Association has released its Position Statement on Methamphetamine (2015), which was first drafted in 2008. The statement acknowledged the increased use of ...

Adelaide conference raises importance of glucose control in hospitals 8/31/2015

At the ADS/ADEA Annual Scientific Meeting, the Australian Diabetes Society (ADS) unveiled a suite of resources to ensure the importance of glucose control in hospitals is front and ...

Data highlights need for greater investment in general practice 8/18/2015

AMA President, Professor Brian Owler, has pointed to data released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), stating it sends a strong message to Government, highlighting ...

Regulation at work protecting patients: 'dodgy dentist' convicted 8/18/2015

A man who pretended to be a dentist in Victoria today pleaded guilty to the 17 charges filed against him by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Nurse & midwife registration numbers up, but more seeking work 8/11/2015

The total number of all nurses and midwives registered in Australia rose by almost seven per cent between 2011 and 2014, but not all are finding work in their field, according to ...

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