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Improving patient experiences with digital access solutions
Increasingly, healthcare organisations are investing in digital solutions to help transform their operations. [ + ]
Ending the postcode lottery of reproductive health care
The Senate inquiry into universal access to reproductive health care has delivered its report — industry leaders welcome it, but some say "more must be done". [ + ]
Fluorescent guide can help detect tumour left behind after surgery
A new technique designed to allow surgeons to identify and remove residual tumour tissue during breast-conserving surgery is said to have shown promising results. [ + ]
The case for separation
The way specialists run their surgical operating lists is due for an overhaul, says Jane Griffiths, CEO, Day Hospitals Australia. [ + ]
The rising burden of severe acute pancreatitis
A new study calls for more targeted clinical research to find treatments aimed at reducing prolonged hospital stays and mortality in severe acute pancreatitis. [ + ]
The cosmetic surgery overhaul
In response to recent media reports of serious unprofessional conduct in cosmetic surgery, the health practitioner regulator and Health Ministers have announced significant changes. [ + ]
Cancer centre is the latest cyber crime victim
It seems hardly a day goes by without another report of a cyber crime incident. With Medibank still fresh in our minds, the latest attack is on a Sydney-based cancer treatment facility, Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre in Westmead Hospital. [ + ]
New chronic back pain trial reports significant improvements
A new treatment has helped long-term sufferers of chronic back pain experience significant reductions in pain and related disability. [ + ]
Opinion: Nursing, it's about more than money
The federal government's long-awaited pay rises for aged care workers, including registered nurses, are both welcome and overdue. [ + ]
Govt vaping action gets mixed reviews from health experts
The Albanese government has released a plan to tackle vaping in Australia through stronger legislation, enforcement, education and support. [ + ]
$50 million funding for long COVID as inquiry report released
The federal government has announced $50 million in funding for research into post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) — commonly known as long COVID. [ + ]
How Primary Health Tasmania is improving health outcomes
Primary Health Tasmania's digital transformation is set to improve workflows, streamline agency processes, simplify data sharing and maintain compliance. [ + ]
A bioengineered alternative to wound healing
In Australia, around 60,000 people undergo skin flap harvesting surgery to treat difficult-to-heal wounds. [ + ]
Sustainable health care
In Australia, the health system contributes 7% to total national carbon emissions. Globally, health care contributes 4.4% to emissions. [ + ]
Digital health workforce imperatives to lead amid disruption
Health informatics and digital health, two rapidly growing disciplines, are becoming increasingly important for efficient and effective health service provision. [ + ]
