ACON condemns NSW plan for mandatory HIV testing
31 October, 2019ACON has condemned state government plans to introduce a Bill enforcing mandatory testing of individuals whose bodily fluids come into contact with emergency services personnel.
Nurses and midwives experience widespread aggression
30 October, 2019A survey conducted by the NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association (NSWNMA) reveals that a majority of nurses and midwives in NSW are threatened while carrying out their work.
Beware of novelty contact lenses this Halloween
28 October, 2019Experts from Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are warning Halloween party-goers and trick-or-treaters of the risks of novelty contact lenses.
RACGP CEO resigns
21 October, 2019Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) CEO Zena Burgess has resigned after 11 years in the role.
Tokyo tops 100 best hospital cities list
18 October, 2019Which three Australian cities ranked in the top 20 best hospital cities in the world?
Aged-care sector needs fund injection before Royal Commission ends
18 October, 2019Following an alarming report, LASA has called on the government to relieve the financial stress affecting the sector while the Royal Commission goes about its critical work.
New guide designed to better protect patients' privacy
17 October, 2019Patients' health information could be better protected with the help of a newly issued privacy guide from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
Combating the white coat effect
27 September, 2019 by Gerard Stevens* | Supplied by: WebstercareCommunication and system consistency keep patients safe from crashing.
Less is more: choosing health care wisely
24 September, 2019 by Dr Robyn Lindner*Clinicians across Australian health services are reducing low-value and unnecessary interventions — such as pathology tests, antibiotics and imaging — as part of the Choosing Wisely Australia initiative.
Revised guidelines up for discussion
19 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Australian Health Practitioner Regulation AgencyThe National Boards for the 16 regulated health professions and the AHPRA are carrying out public consultations asking for people to have their say on revised policy guidance.
Are healthcare providers ready to embrace a digital future?
11 September, 2019 by Dr Richard Favero* | Supplied by: Soprano Design LimitedMobile technology could be the cure for futureproofing doctor–patient relationships.
Doctor ratings on training
16 August, 2019A national, profession-wide survey is seeking to provide a snapshot of medical training in Australia, through the eyes of doctors.
Fake nursing director prosecuted by AHPRA
15 July, 2019A Victorian man who falsely claimed to be a registered nurse has been convicted in court of charges laid by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
Fake nurse successfully prosecuted
08 July, 2019A Victorian woman who pretended to be a nurse has been fined $15,000 plus costs.
New aged-care standards
03 July, 2019The Morrison government has unveiled a major quality and safety aged-care reform package.
