The forgotten Australian women doctors of the Great War
24 April, 2015 by Sharon SmithImage: Australian troops in France in the first world war – and one of Australia’s women medics, possibly Dr Laura Foster. Heather Sheard The War Office regrets it cannot utilise the services of women doctors – Sydney Morning Herald, May 10, 1915. From the outbreak of the first world war until late 1916, military officialdom throughout the British Empire denied women doctors the right to enlist with the Allied medical corps. Nevertheless, more than 20 Australian women doctors acted as surgeons and medical officers in military base and field hospitals in Belgium, France, Serbia, England, Egypt, Malta and across Europe between 1914 and 1919.
New Regions to Deliver the Australian General Practice Training Program
09 April, 2015 by Petrina SmithGeneral Practice Registras Australia (GPRA) supports the plan to establish a new profession-led General Practice Training Advisory Committee to provide advice to the government on GP training policy and delivery. The advisory committee will include representatives from GPRA, RACGP, ACRRM, GPSA as well as an independent Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander GP.
Survey to Improve Nutritional Advice for Patients
30 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithHow much confidence GPs have in providing nutritional advice to patients is the subject of research by Griffith University’s Dr Lauren Ball.
International Universities Combine to form PharmAlliance
16 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithThree international universities, including Melbourne's Monash University are combining resources to create the PharmAlliance partnership.
Young Doctors Encouraged to Go Rural
12 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithA new national Go Rural campaign targeting young doctors will be launched this week, promoting the benefits of rural practice.
Early Exposure to Palliative Care Benefits Medical Students
11 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithA survey of medical students has found that those who were exposed to training in palliative care early in their studies benefited greatly from the experience.
Resources Launched for Blood Pressure Measurement and Management
10 March, 2015 by Petrina SmithNPS MedicineWise has launched its latest program—Blood pressure: what’s changing in how we measure, manage and monitor—which provides health professionals with resources in blood pressure assessment and management.
Using Team Building to Create Cheer for Children with Cancer
10 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithTeam building activities are a good way to inspire staff, but for Horizon Foundation, it's a way to give some cheer to children with cancer.
Maps Available to Identify Doctor Shortages
03 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithNew District of Workforce Shortage (DWS) maps have been launched to identify regions where there are doctor shortages and improve recruitment processes.
GPRA Concerned Medicare Changes will Reduce Appeal of a GP Career
14 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithGeneral Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA) has publicly called for the Medicare rebate implementation to be cancelled for fear it will reduce the appeal of general practice as a career of choice.
Indegenous People's Medical Scholarship Now Available
13 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithThe 2015 AMA Indigenous People's Medical Scholarship, an integral part of the Closing the Gap campaign, is offering successful applicants $10,000 each year for the duration of their course
