Weekend Operations have Worse Outcomes
08 July, 2015 by Sharon SmithA lack of experienced staff, reduced availability of testing and increased waiting times for treatment of urgent cases has been blamed for the results of a study in BMJ indicating patients admitted to hospital on a weekend have a higher risk of death than those admitted during the week.
Understanding Restrictions on Access to Medicare-Funded Diagnostic Imaging
19 June, 2015 by ahhbDepartment of Health Slashes Prices of PBS Generics
27 May, 2015 by Sharon SmithFederal Health Minister Sussan Ley last night announced agreements with the Generic Medicines industry Association (GMiA) and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia which will reduce the price of generic medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) and lead to a greater involvement in public health service consultations on the part of pharmacists.
PSA President Says Undermining of Pharmacists Ethics is Unfounded
17 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe Pharmaceutical Society of Australia has responded to attacks on pharmacists integrity, calling them unfounded and unwarranted.
Reach for the Skies with Rural Health Scholarship
03 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithFirst year Nursing and allied health students in Victorian universities are invited to apply for the 2015 'Give Them Wings' health scholarship.
Stage Three of Fiona Stanley Hospital Includes State Burns Service
22 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithWhatever it takes Doctor, prolonging death in the ICU
16 October, 2014 by ahhbProposed Amendments to Pharmaceutical Benefits Act
17 September, 2014 by Petrina SmithAmendments are proposed to the National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits) (Conditions of approval for approved pharmacists) Determination 2007.
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Program Presents Excellent Results
09 September, 2014 by Petrina SmithA study at the University of Sydney has found that the number of cases of young women affected by genital warts, or human papillomavirus, has dropped by 61% since the national human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine program was introduced in 2007.
ANMF says No Deal on any Co-payments
05 August, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) says nurses and midwives won’t agree to any co-payments for GP visits or other services - our healthcare system is for everyone.
Australian Smoking Rates at Record Lows
17 July, 2014 by Petrina SmithNew data showing a record fall in smoking rates confirms that Australia is on track to achieve major reductions in smoking-related diseases, Cancer Council Australia said today.
A Gum Disease Treatment is Improving Vascular health in Aboriginal Australians
26 June, 2014 by Petrina SmithA first of its kind study among Aboriginal Australians has found a simple non-surgical gum disease treatment markedly reduces the thickness of the wall of the arteries, a risk factor for heart disease.
Grattan Institute Report Says Health Professionals Squandering Skills
14 April, 2014 by Petrina SmithEnabling less highly-trained hospital workers to play a bigger role could improve jobs for doctors and nurses, save public hospitals nearly $430 million a year and fund treatment for more than 85,000 extra people, says a new Grattan Institute report.
New Medicines Listed on Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme from 1 April
19 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithTen new medicines to treat a range of illnesses from rare forms of cancer to skin conditions will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from 1 April.
