Meningococcal Tops Disease Concerns for Australian GPs and Parents
29 October, 2013 by Petrina SmithA new survey reveals Australian GPs and parents have a high level of concern about meningococcal disease and many mistakenly believe they have full protection against this potentially deadly disease.1,2
Developing and implementing standard 7 blood and blood products
28 October, 2013 by ahhbThe National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards are part on an ongoing series in AHHB. General Manager of the National Blood Authority, Leigh McJames explains how Standard 7 – Blood and Blood Products is leading improvements in the blood sector.
Inaugural Survey of People who have been Referred to a Psychologist - University of Sydney
24 October, 2013 by Petrina SmithThe first survey of people who have been referred to a psychologist by their general practitioner is being undertaken by the University of Sydney.
Cutting Edge Dementia Facility Opens its Doors in Melbourne
24 October, 2013 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_5327" align="alignright" width="200"] Alzheimer's Australia Vic new cutting edge facility in Parkville simulates what it's like to live with dementia[/caption]
Extra Storey at New Perth Children's Hospital Scrapped
24 October, 2013 by Petrina SmithThe Australian Medical Association has criticised the WA State Government's decision to rule out adding a new storey to the new Perth Children's Hospital.
New WA Mental Health Legislation Introduced
24 October, 2013 by Petrina SmithWestern Australia Mental Health Minister Helen Morton has described new mental health legislation as an historic step in strengthening the rights and protection of some of the state's most vulnerable people.
Self-regulating health professionals get proactive about standards of practice
24 October, 2013 by ahhbConcerns about practitioner regulation for professions outside of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme are being discussed throughout Australia, writes executive officer of Allied Health Professions Australia, Lin Oke. The aim is to produce an evidence-based framework of minimum standards of practice.
Record Number of Indigenous GP Registrars Fellow from RACGP
23 October, 2013 by Petrina SmithThis year has seen the largest number of Indigenous GP registrars fellow from the Royal Australian College of General Practice. It was a historic moment at the Fellowship and Awards Ceremony last Wednesday, when, four of nine Aboriginal registrars who had succeeded in meeting the RACGP assessment requirements in 2013, were conferred with the Fellowship of the RACGP.
University of Western Australia Secures Approval For its First Drug
23 October, 2013 by Petrina SmithA technology project originally developed by researchers at The University of Western Australia has secured approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration for its first drug.
Call for Triple-0 Mobile Location Tracking
22 October, 2013 by Petrina SmithThe National Heart Foundation of Australia is supporting the renewed call to demand that telecommunications providers enable mobile location tracking, believing the measure will save lives.
Brain Mapping Study Leads to Earlier Diagnosis of Brain Impairment
22 October, 2013 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_5275" align="alignright" width="200"] Professor Colditz[/caption]
Emergency Department Waiting Times Fall
22 October, 2013 by Petrina SmithAlmost three-quarters of emergency department patients were 'seen on time' for their urgency (triage) category, according to the report Australian hospital statistics 2012-13: emergency department care. The report, released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), shows the number of emergency department visits that were 'seen on time'-meaning treatment was received from a medical officer or nurse within an appropriate time for the urgency category-rose from 70% to 73% between 2008-09 and 2012-13.
National safety and quality health service standards
21 October, 2013 by ahhbBlood and Blood Products; Preventing and Managing Pressure Injuries; Recognising and Responding to Clinical Deterioration in Acute Health Care
Screening Heavy Smokers is on the Australian Agenda
17 October, 2013 by Petrina SmithThe Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) is using the lead up to the International Day of Radiology to put the issue of regularly screening heavy smokers in a bid to reduce the toll of lung cancer, on the agenda.
Chronic Kidney Disease Report Released Today
17 October, 2013 by Petrina SmithChronic kidney disease death and hospitalisation rates are generally higher outside the major cities in Australia, but especially so in remote areas and especially for women in remote areas, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
