WA Health Excellence Awards Announced
17 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithKnown for his work in bridging the gap between patient care and technology, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital’s Comprehensive Cancer Centre operations manager, Thomas Tuchyna, was selected from a distinguished field to win the WA Health Minister’s Award.
Professor Marie Bashir Mental Health Centre Opens in Sydney
17 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithRoyal Prince Alfred Hospital's new 73-bed mental health centre has been named the Professor Marie Bashir Centre.
Queensland Researchers Make International Breakthroughs
17 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithQueensland researchers have made an international breakthrough that could drastically improve the treatment of leukaemia patients.
AMA Victoria Welcomes Changes to Medical Treatment Act
17 November, 2014 by Sophie BlackshawAs it stands, the law does not ensure that patients are able to make decisions about their future health conditions.
Wikipedia Could Forecast Global Disease Outbreaks
15 November, 2014 by Sophie BlackshawResearch published in PLOS Computational Biology has suggested that Wikipedia articles could make it possible to monitor and forecast increases and outbreaks of diseases around the world.
Standard 10: Preventing Falls and Harm from Falls
14 November, 2014 by Ryan MccannThe impact of falls on individuals and the community is far reaching. The social impact of reduced independence through fear, the potential for loss of independence and the increased burden on families can be significant.
Urban Planners Play a Big Role in Fighting Obesity
13 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithUrban planners have a bigger role to play in fighting obesity according to health and urban research experts at the University of Melbourne.
Co-payments Disastrous for People with Serious Mental Illness: RANZCP
13 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithConcerned with how a co-payment will affect those with a mental illness, the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RNZCP) is calling on non-Government Senators to oppose the proposed Budget measures.
AMA Calls on Government to Commit to Tobacco Reform
12 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithAMA Victoria is calling on major political parties to put tobacco reform back on the agenda and in election campaigns.
Mesothelioma In Former Staff At Australian Hospitals
12 November, 2014 by Sophie BlackshawAsbestos is a problem not restricted to construction workers, former hospital workers have come out and said in an interview with the ABC's 7.30 Report.
Results of NSW Public Hospital Patient Survey
12 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Bureau of Health Information (BHI) has reported the results of a patient survey involving more than 35,000 patients about their experience of care in NSW public hospitals during 2013. BHI Chief Executive, Dr Jean-Frederic Levesque, said the patient survey gathered information about patients’ experience of care at 80 NSW public hospitals.
National Skin Cancer Action Week 16-22 November
11 November, 2014 by Sophie BlackshawWith National Skin Cancer Action Week set to start on 16 November, Cancer Council Australia and the Australasian College of Dermatologists are teaming up, and event ambassadors Stephanie Rice and Michael Clarke are helping promote the campaign.
BEACH Reports Released
11 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe AMA has commented on the latest Bettering the Evaluation and Care of Health (BEACH) reports, which support its calls for greater government investment in general practice.
Rate of Eye Disease Among Indigenous Diabetics A Concern
11 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithA retrospective study indicates indigenous Australians are outstripping the wider population when it comes to a serious eye disease caused by diabetes.
