11 Dec 2024
Landmark blister package recycling scheme introduced at Queensland Children’s Hospital
Thousands of medicinal blister packs are being recycled thanks to a landmark recycling scheme at the Queensland Children’s Hospital (QCH).
10 Dec 2024
Campaign to reduce under-age drinking shows positive results
Evaluation results for the latest Alcohol, Think Again campaign have shown a positive impact on parents with adolescent children asking for alcohol.
10 Dec 2024
GP feedback sought to shape the future of MBS
The DoHAC is reviewing common MBS time-tiered items for primary care, and the RACGP wants members’ input to ensure a strong future.
10 Dec 2024
Medical radiation practitioner suspended for practising without insurance for five years
A Victorian medical radiation practitioner has been reprimanded and had her registration suspended for three months after failing to hold professional indemnity insurance (PII) while practising between 2017 and 2022.
10 Dec 2024
Low vitamin D in Tasmania
Low vitamin D is an important public health issue and is common in Tasmania.
10 Dec 2024
Removing the risks – have a safe and happy Christmas 10-Dec
Ho ho ho. December has darted by and you’re already staring down the Christmas Day barrel. Time to get out the checklist and make sure you’ve got all bases covered.
10 Dec 2024
New paramedics join Ambulance Tasmania to strengthen statewide ambulance services
Ambulance Tasmania is thrilled to welcome 16 new paramedics who have relocated from interstate and overseas to strengthen frontline healthcare across the State.
10 Dec 2024
National dementia action plan launched
The roadmap is designed to ensure quality of life for patients, with prevention and education a ‘huge piece of the picture’.
10 Dec 2024
Fines considered to stop ‘weaponised’ complaints
AHPRA has accepted 17 Ombudsman recommendations which aim to protect GPs from vexatious complaints ‘made with the intent to cause them harm’.
10 Dec 2024
Increase in patients turning to AI for therapy
As patients face barriers to mental health care, many are turning to ChatGPT for help, but experts say it brings a risk of devastating mistakes.