National Disability Insurance Scheme Report now Available Online
18 August, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe fourth Quarterly Report to the COAG Disability Reform Council on the National Disability Insurance Scheme is now available.
Health Minister Called to Share Details of Co-payment Proposal
18 August, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Consumers Health Forum (CHF) is calling on Health Minister, Peter Dutton, to share details of the co-payment proposal he is negotiating with the Australian Medical Association with the rest of Australia, particularly consumers with chronic illness.
Health system requires a technical heart transplant
15 August, 2014 by ahhbIt Seems The Computerised Heart Of The Australian Health System Is Dangerously Close To A Heart Attack, writes Dr David More.
New Prostate Cancer Treatment Prevents Spread
15 August, 2014 by Petrina SmithAustralian and New Zealand researchers have discovered a powerful new prostate cancer treatment regime that can reduce the spread of aggressive but apparently localised tumours by more than 40 per cent.
Study Finds No Evidence in Increase in Autism
14 August, 2014 by Petrina SmithA University of Queensland study has found no evidence of an increase in autism in the past 20 years, countering reports that the rates of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are on the rise.
Southern Adelaide Health Alliance launches second round of projects
14 August, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Southern Adelaide Health Alliance (SAHA) has launched its second round of projects which will focus on cancer survivorship, wound management and allergy services.
Specialist Prostate Care Nurses will Provide Support for Cancer Patients
14 August, 2014 by Petrina Smith“The good news is that prostate cancer has a high survival rate – and by basing specialist nurses in areas of most need, where there are links to cancer treatment services, these nurses will enable a greater coordination of care for men diagnosed with prostate cancer, especially those in rural and regional areas,” Minister for Health, Peter Dutton said.
Australian Academy of Science Announces New Awards
13 August, 2014 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_8925" align="alignleft" width="153"] Gustav Nossal[/caption]
New Report Shows Numbers at Primary Healthcare Organisations Have Increased
12 August, 2014 by Petrina SmithStaff numbers at primary healthcare organisations have increased, according to a report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Consumers Health Forum Says Senate Should Consider Alternatives to Co-Payment
12 August, 2014 by Petrina SmithIf the Abbott Government wishes to get more bang for the buck out of health spending, there are better options than slapping a $7 co-payment on patients, the Consumers Health Forum says.
Menu planning guidelines for Aged Care Homes - Missing in action
12 August, 2014 by ahhbAged Care Accreditation Standards are demanding increasing levels of excellence and facilities are coming under ever increasing scrutiny around the provision of nutrition and hydration. Food Service Managers are struggling with tighter budgets and needing to do more with less. Anne Schneyder asks where are the Nutrition and Menu Planning Standards for aged care facilities?
Light at the end of the tunnel for persistent pain sufferers
09 August, 2014 by ahhbFor the 3.5 million Australians who live with persistent pain, new research into using light to turn pain on and off could literally be the light at the end of the tunnel, writes Karyn Markwell from the Australian Pain Management Association (APMA).
Warwick Anderson to Lead Human Frontier Science Program
07 August, 2014 by Petrina Smith[caption id="attachment_8246" align="alignright" width="133"] Professor Warwick Anderson[/caption] Professor Warwick Anderson has announced he is resigning as CEO of the NHMRC with effect from the end of March 2015 before commencing an appointment as Secretary-General of the Human Frontier Science Program, beginning mid 2015. CEO of the NHMRC since 2006, Professor Anderson has presided over a period of very significant growth in the NHMRC. His new appointment will take him from Canberra to Strasbourg, France, official seat of the European Parliament.
Old problems, new partners
06 August, 2014 by ahhbWith the release of the World Health Organization’s Antimicrobial Resistance Global Report on Surveillance, Cathryn Murphy believes it opens the way to build infection control capacity through novel approaches, including exploring new partnerships with medical industry.
VASM Report Shows Overall Improvement in Patient Surgical Care
04 August, 2014 by Petrina SmithAccording to the Victorian Audit of Surgical Mortality (VASM) sixth annual report, trends relating to clinical risk management show overall improvements in patient surgical care.
