15 Nov 2024

Study finds vaping risk rises with childhood trauma

Research has revealed children who experience trauma are 63% more likely to vape regularly, and experts say GPs play a crucial role.

15 Nov 2024

Causes of injury leading to hospitalisation and death over the last decade revealed

Falls, transport, assault and accidental poisoning are among the leading external causes of injury hospitalisations and deaths in Australia, according to new data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

15 Nov 2024

Join the new chair driving the development of the National Health and Medical Research Strategy

Join Ms Rosemary Huxtable AO PSM at 2:00pm AEDT on 5 December 2024 to learn about the National Health and Medical Research Strategy.

15 Nov 2024

‘The system let him down’

One mother shares the story of her son who died aged 26 from long-term effects of alcohol, saying there were failings in the health system to connect him with appropriate care.

15 Nov 2024

RACGP pushes for changes to Medicare Safety Net

As patients on low incomes continue to forego care due to out-of-pocket costs, the RACGP is urging for safety net thresholds to be lowered.

15 Nov 2024

Drug Utilisation Sub-Committee (DUSC) Outcome Statement 15-Nov

Drug Utilisation Sub-Committee (DUSC) Outcome Statement

15 Nov 2024

PBAC Public Summary Documents (first time decisions not to recommend and deferrals) - July 2024 meeting

PBAC Public Summary Documents (first time decisions not to recommend and deferrals) - July 2024 meeting

15 Nov 2024

CHF in Perth to hear about WA healthcare access and affordability

The peak body for consumer health organisations, the Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF), will be in Perth next week to meet with local consumer health and social services organisations to understand how the recent rise in cost-of-living is impacting Western Australian’s ability to afford and access their healthcare.

15 Nov 2024

CHF announces new Board members

Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) welcomes four new members to its Board.

14 Nov 2024

President’s update: IV fluid, healthcare accreditation, public hospitals and more

AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen provides members with an update of events from the past week.