Industry News
Bupa Aged Care in court for misleading conduct
Bupa is alleged to have charged fees for extra services that it did not provide, or only partially provided, in 21 aged-care homes across Australia. [ + ]
Statins ineffective for 50% of high cholesterol patients
A new study has found that half of patients on statins have still not achieved healthy cholesterol within two years, suggesting a need for personalised care. [ + ]
2 in 3 patients don't reveal complementary medicine use
New Australian research has found that 2 in 3 patients do not tell their doctor what complementary medicines they are taking, creating interactions risks. [ + ]
Primary nurse innovation grant now open
Primary nurses who promote innovation in immunisation should consider applying for a new grant that recognises these initiatives. [ + ]
Aged-care facilities not meeting flu vax recommendations
Many aged-care facilities are taking over a week to provide antivirals to elderly residents after a flu breakout, well over the 24-hour recommendation. [ + ]
Suicide rates after hospital dismissal down 50%
In the past 20 years, the suicide rate for people discharged from hospital after presenting with suicidal thoughts or behaviours has dropped 50%. [ + ]
Fake psychologist charged $40K in fines, costs
Within two weeks of a conviction for similar behaviour, a counsellor again alleged he was a 'psychologist'. [ + ]
Shiftwork increases heart disease risk
A major study has found that shiftworkers are more likely to develop coronary artery disease than daytime workers. [ + ]
1 in 5 strokes in under 45-year-olds due to drugs
A new Australian study has found that a fifth of fatal strokes in people aged under 45 years are due to psychostimulant use. [ + ]
When tempers flare, nursing injuries occur
A new study has found that perceived imbalances in support for nurses at work leads to fraying tempers and, consequently, injuries. [ + ]
2019 Federal Budget — what’s in it for us?
We summarise the key budgetary measures being offered to the health- and aged-care sectors. [ + ]
Sleeping on side halves stillbirth risk
Pregnant women who sleep on either side during their last three months of pregnancy reduce their risk of a stillbirth by half. [ + ]
'Fake' pharmacist convicted, to pay $39.5K
A man who presented himself as a registered pharmacist has been convicted and fined $24,000, and is required to pay $15,000 in legal costs. [ + ]
40% healthcare workers remove PPE incorrectly
Improper removal of personal protection equipment (PPE) has the potential to spread drug-resistant bacteria, a new study has found. [ + ]
New guidelines for surveillance colonoscopy
Cancer Council Australia's new guidelines includes new recommendations to tackle Australia's second-biggest cancer killer. [ + ]
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