National Terms and Conditions for Employment of GP Registrars Now Available
15 December, 2014 by Petrina SmithGeneral Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA) and General Practice Supervisors Australia (GPSA) have reached agreement on the National Terms and Conditions for the Employment of Registrars (NTCER) commencing in 2015. The new Agreement covers GP registrars undertaking Australian GP Training in all terms of training in a general practice setting*, where previous National Minimum Terms and Conditions only set terms and conditions for registrars in the early stages of training.
Commonwealth Government Releases Issues Paper on Health Services
15 December, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Commonwealth Government released the Reform of the Federation White Paper – Roles and Responsibilities in Health last Friday, raising question 'which level of government should be responsible for the funding, policy, regulation and delivery of health services?'.
Research Links Fat Cells With Prostate Cancer, Could Lead To Better Treatments
15 December, 2014 by Sophie BlackshawNew research indicating a link between obesity and prostate cancer could see a reduction in the need for radical treatments among Australian men.
Probability of Ebola Entering Australia has Reduced
12 December, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe probability of Ebola entering Australia by 1 July 2015 has reduced considerably according to a study published by the University of Adelaide.
General Practice Students Concerned Graduates Will be Deterred by Co-Payment
12 December, 2014 by Petrina SmithGeneral Practice students have raised concern the co-payment model will deter medical graduates from pursuing a career in general practice.
Chris O'Brien Lifehouse has Nursing Jobs on Offer
12 December, 2014 by Petrina SmithChris O'Brien Lifehouse has opportunities for nurses in a variety of positions.
Primary Health Care Nurses Call for Greater Recognition
12 December, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe release of the National Health Performance Authority (NHPA) report, Healthy Communities: GP care for patients with chronic conditions in 2009-2013, has prompted the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) to call for greater recognition in the management of chronic disease.
National Health Performance Authority Report Indicates GPs Manage Patients Differently Across Geographical Areas
11 December, 2014 by Petrina SmithAn inaugural report by the National Health Performance Authority provides insights into how GPs manage patients with chronic conditions across different geographical areas.
Leading Age Services Australia Welcomes Exemptions for Co-payments
11 December, 2014 by Petrina SmithLeading Age Services Australia says the Federal Government's announcement to drop plans for the Medicare co-payment is a strong outcome for older Australians.
Port Macquarie Base Hospital Officially Opened
11 December, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe new and expanded Port Macquarie Base Hospital has been officially opened by the Federal Assistant Minister for Health, Fiona Nash, and Local MP, Dr David Gillespie.
Pathology and Radiology Sectors Pleased About Co-payment Scrapping
10 December, 2014 by Sophie BlackshawPathology Australia and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) have expressed their contentment regarding the Government's decision to drop the plans for the medical co-payment.
Health Consumer Bodies Lambast GP Co-payment Announcement
10 December, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Consumer Health Forum (CHF) and the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) say the Government's announcement on GP co-payment targets doctors.
University of Adelaide Publishes Findings on Heart Rhythm Disorders Research
10 December, 2014 by Petrina SmithA study from the University of Adelaide's Centre for Heart Rhythm Disorders shows patients can have their long term outcomes improved through aggressive management of their underlying cardiac risk factors.
