Fake doctor sentenced to jail
13 July, 2018A Victorian man pretending to be a gynaecologist or obstetrician has been sentenced to almost 10 years' jail.
Are you at risk of prosecution?
09 July, 2018The criminal conviction of a UK doctor for gross negligence manslaughter shocked the Australian medical community. We examine the implications for Australia.
New standards for transgender children
26 June, 2018As 1.2% of Australian adolescents identify as transgender, referrals to healthcare professionals will continue to rise, making standards necessary.
Deleting negative reviews? You may be breaking the law
25 June, 2018Selectively editing reviews or testimonials about your organisation may break the law.
Cancer patients out of pocket up to $22,000
11 June, 2018Lower medical fees and greater transparency would reduce the financial burden of people battling cancer.
The power of one
05 June, 2018 by Laini BennettWith 80% of HESTA's 850K members women, gender diversity and equality are at the top of CEO Debby Blakey's agenda.
Public hospital admissions growing faster than private
30 May, 2018Admissions to Australian public hospitals are growing at a faster rate than private hospitals, according to a new study.
Opt-out date for My Health Record announced
23 May, 2018All Australians will have a My Health Record unless they choose to opt out during a recently announced three-month period.
Notifiable Data Breach law takes effect
22 May, 2018 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAustralia's Notifiable Data Breach legislation has come into effect, leaving healthcare organisations at risk of fines of up to $1.8m for failing to disclose a breach.
Man dies after fax to doctor goes astray
18 May, 2018A cancer patient may still be alive today if his clinicians had spoken to each other, rather than relying on faxed reports.
Medical research boosted by Budget
10 May, 2018The Australian medical research sector receives a significant boost from the Budget. Ultimately, patients will benefit.
Protecting patients from Legionnaires' disease
08 May, 2018 by Sarah Bailey*Patients are particularly vulnerable to Legionnaires' disease. Establishing a water quality management plan therefore isn't just best practice — it can save lives.
A Day in the Life: Hardik Jani, a Spotless Work Health & Safety Advisor
07 May, 2018Jani is based on-site at Bendigo Hospital, Victoria. He plays a key role in driving a safe culture by engaging, advising and mentoring the facility management team to mitigate risks and maintain safety management systems.
Strength in unity
23 April, 2018 by Catherine Koetz, Industry Manager – Healthcare, GS1 AustraliaTraceability of both medication and medical devices is essential to patient safety.
It should never have happened
16 April, 2018 by Dr David Carter*The inquest into the death of 13-year-old Louis Tate in a Victorian hospital raised a number of important issues that all healthcare and aged-care facilities should act on.
