09 Feb 2024
‘The world’s your oyster when you’re a rural GP’
From New Guinea to Nepal, Arnhem Land to Adelaide, an emerging leader in rural medicine says remote practice has been life changing.
09 Feb 2024
COVID-19 update 9 February 2024
COVID cases in SA There have been 1,371 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia in the past week. There were no new COVID-19 deaths notified to the Department for Health and Wellbeing. Please note, Births, Deaths and Marriages data is currently received on a monthly basis.
09 Feb 2024
A registered nurse and midwife has had her registration cancelled for 15 months for illegally accessing and sharing medical records
A tribunal has reprimanded, cancelled and disqualified a registered nurse and midwife from applying for registration for 15 months after she used her position to access family members’ medical record details without permission.
09 Feb 2024
Nurse disqualified and prohibited for six months for failing to give medication to eight aged care residents
A South Australian nurse has been disqualified and prohibited from providing health services for six months for failing to give medication to eight vulnerable aged-care residents, incorrectly disposing of medication and falsifying patient's clinical records.
09 Feb 2024
‘Breakthrough’ test for early dementia diagnosis a step closer
Use of the blood test is expanding and local experts are excited about the impact it could have in Australia – should it become available.
09 Feb 2024
GPs want Vic Premier to intervene in payroll tax
A trio of general practice groups, including the RACGP, have requested an urgent meeting with Jacinta Allan to resolve the issue.
09 Feb 2024
Have your say about your Australian Asthma Handbook
Improve asthma diagnosis and management for you and your patients.
09 Feb 2024
Availability of salbutamol nebules - February 2024 update for health professionals 9 Feb 2024
It is anticipated that there will be supply shortage of salbutamol inhalation solution 2.5mg/2.5mL (Ventolin Nebules) from November 2023 to August 2024. This anticipated shortage does not apply to salbutamol inhalation solution 5mg/2.5mL (Ventolin Nebules).
08 Feb 2024
New sustainable water technology to be on ‘tap’ at NSW hospitals
A new environmentally friendly and clinically safe replacement for cleaning chemicals has been introduced in kitchens at public hospitals as part of NSW Health’s ongoing commitment to improving sustainability within the health system.
08 Feb 2024
Doctors welcome vehicle emissions proposal
The move to bring in tighter fuel efficiency standards will be good for people’s health, according to Doctors for the Environment Australia.