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National Terms and Conditions for Employment of GP Registrars Now Available

General 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

The 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

New 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

The 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

General 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

Chris O'Brien Lifehouse has opportunities for nurses in a variety of positions.

Primary Health Care Nurses Call for Greater Recognition

The 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

An inaugural report by the  National Health Performance Authority  provides insights into how GPs manage patients with chronic conditions across different geographical areas.

Port Macquarie Base Hospital Officially Opened

The 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.

ACCC Taking Action Against Calvary For Limiting Competition

Pathology and Radiology Sectors Pleased About Co-payment Scrapping

Pathology 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

The 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

A 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.

Australian Diagnostic Imaging Association Welcomes Co-payment Decision

The Australian Diagnostic Imaging Association (ADIA) has welcomed the Federal Government's Decision not to proceed with the co-payment measures for diagnostic imaging services.