New Learning Modules on Adverse Event Reporting
02 December, 2014 by Petrina SmithNPS MedicineWise and the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) have banded together to produce new online learning modules which aim to improve the quality and quantity of adverse event reporting.
Three Out Of Four Childhood Cancer Survivors Missing Follow-up Appointments
02 December, 2014 by Sophie BlackshawPreliminary research involving a questionnaire of over 270 childhood cancer survivors will be a leading topic when the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia get together for their Annual Scientific Meeting.
Exercise Programs Can Improve Quality of Life of Bone Cancer Patients
02 December, 2014 by Petrina SmithNew research being presented today (2/12) at a leading cancer conference shows that specially-tailored exercise programs can improve quality of life, strength, fitness and muscle mass of patients with bone cancer, contrary to current recommendations.
Medical Students Want More Anatomy Education
01 December, 2014 by Sophie BlackshawAn article in the ANZ Journal of Surgery published for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons has called for more anatomy education in medical degrees.
Healthcare Jobs on Offer in New Zealand
27 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithNew Zealand is calling on Australian health professionals to relocate and help fill healthcare jobs.
University of WA Sees More Rural Medical Graduates Take Professional Oath
27 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithFor the third consecutive year more rural medical graduates than ever before took their professional oath at The University of Western Australia.
Scholarships for Graduate Certificate in Continence Promotion and Management
19 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithRegistered nurses and physiotherapists wanting to study the Graduate Certificate in Continence Promotion and Management are invited to apply for a fee-paying scholarship before December 12.
$1.5 Million Each For Three Scientists' Research Fellowships
12 November, 2014 by Sophie BlackshawThree young scientists who are likely to have a big impact on future medical research have been awarded Australia's most prestigious mid-career medical research fellowships.
ACN Launches New Nursing Leadership Strategy
03 November, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has revealed its new national organisation advancing nursing leadership strategy.
ACCC Proposes Re-authorisation of Streamlined Medical School Admission
29 October, 2014 by Sophie BlackshawThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a draft determination proposing to re-authorise policies which govern the selection and interviewing of applicants to study medicine at Australian graduate-entry medical schools.
Online Toolkit for Chronic Pain Sufferers Being Launched
08 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithAn online toolkit for people with chronic pain and spinal cord injury will be launched on 13 October at Connections 2014’ hosted by the Spinal Cord Injury Network.
AMA Praises New Resource For Treating Dementia
08 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithAMA (NSW) says Alzheimer’s Australia is bringing attention to an important issue in aged care with its new resource for treating dementia.
New Postgraduate Programs in Maternity Care at Griffith University
24 September, 2014 by Petrina SmithGriffith University will launch a new suite of postgraduate programs aimed at reflecting the changing face of maternity care.
ANMF Rejects Proposal to Increase Nursing Degree Cost
03 September, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Abbott Government’s proposed deregulation of university fees could see nursing degrees costing up to up to $100,000, a proposal the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) is rejecting.
National Statement on Health Literacy Released
26 August, 2014 by Petrina SmithAlmost 60 per cent of Australians have a low level of individual health literacy. This is important to the safety, quality and effectiveness of health care, according to the National Statement on Health Literacy (national statement) released by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission).
