Quality Use of Medicines is Not an Outdated Concept
22 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithA panel of representatives from across the health and medicines sector has agreed at the opening plenary session of the National Medicines Symposium (NMS) 2014 that quality use of medicines is not an outdated concept.
Nominations Open for 2015 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards
21 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithNominations are now open for the 2015 WA Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards which acknowledge and celebrate exceptional nurses and midwives working in Western Australia’s public, private and non-government organisations.
Aged Care Providers Now Required To Publish Maximum Accommodation Prices
21 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithResidential aged care providers are now required to publish the maximum accommodation prices they will charge from 1 July, making it easier for consumers to make informed choices.
Aboriginal and Torrest Strait Islander Health Leaders Call for Co-payment to be Scrapped
21 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Leaders from across Australia say the co-payment is against the principles of health equity outlined in the Statement of Intent to Close the Gap in Indigenous Health Outcomes.
Electronic Health Record Review Releases its Recomendations
21 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithCHF also supports several other review recommendations, including:
World Family Doctor Day Celebrates the Role of General Practice
19 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe World Organisation of Family Doctors (WONCA) is encouraging all General Practitioners to commit to delivering high quality family care during its World Family Doctor Day awareness campaign today (Monday 19 May).
Increase in Rural Nursing and Allied Health Scholarships Welcomed
15 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithAn additional $13.4 million, over three years, to provide up to 500 rural nursing and allied health scholarships has been welcomed by the Australian College of Nursing (ACN).
Queensland Doctors Cautiously Vote to Accept Government Contracts
15 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithQueensland doctors have cautiously voted to accept the Government’s improved contracts and have vowed to continue fighting for the rights of Queensland patients.
AAMRI Praises Budget Commitment to Medical Research
15 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI) has praised the commitment to medical research in the 2014-15 budget, including $1.1 billion for a new Medical Research Future Fund, to grow to $20 billion by 2020.
300 Additional Places Announced for the Australian General Practice Training Program
14 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe announcement of a further 300 training places, for the 2015 Australian General practice Training Program (AGPT) has been welcomed by General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA).
ANMF says 2014 Budget Rips Heart out of the Australian Health System
14 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithANMF Acting Federal Secretary Annie Butler says Tony Abbott's attack on Medicare has ripped the heart out of the Australian health system.
Aged Care Bodies React to 2014 Budget Announcement
14 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithAged Care bodies have reacted to the 2014 Budget Announcements, citing both positive and negative outcomes.
National Nursing Awards Winners Announced
12 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithA mental health nurse, a graduate nurse assisting the elderly to live in their homes and an innovative Cape York-based infant safe sleeping program received the highest honours at the 2014 HESTA Australian Nursing Awards this year.
University of Adelaide Approves Final Details of Medical and Nursing School Building
12 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe University of Adelaide's Council has approved final details of the new Medical and Nursing School building in Adelaide's West End, which will make the University of Adelaide the largest research presence in the State’s Health and Biomedical Precinct.
International Nurses Day Celebrates Profession
12 May, 2014 by Petrina SmithAs nurses celebrate International Nurses’ Day across Australia today, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) says it’s an opportunity to congratulate nurses and to commend their vital contribution to the health of our community.
