30 Aug 2023

Product Information inserts are no longer required for injectable medicines administered by health professionals

From 1 September 2023, printed Product Information (PI) inserts won’t be required in the packaging of injectable medicines administered by health professionals.

30 Aug 2023

GP resources for voluntary assisted dying

New laws mean GPs are ‘almost certain’ to be asked about VAD, and an upcoming event aims to help them answer.

29 Aug 2023

Meningococcal case 29 August 2023

A case of invasive meningococcal disease has been notified in a 14-year-old male from rural South Australia. The child has been admitted to hospital and is in a stable condition.

29 Aug 2023

Cancer screening may not extend life: Study

But a more personalised approach that matches screening recommendations to individual risk profiles may help overcome existing shortcomings.

29 Aug 2023

SARS-CoV-2 found on 45% of phones: Study

A systematic review suggests almost one in two mobile phones in hospitals harbour SARS-CoV-2, with authors calling for better infection control.

29 Aug 2023

What does an eating disorder look like?

Appearance is just the ‘tip of the iceberg’, says Alex Rodriguez, who is now using his lived experience as a strength to help people.

29 Aug 2023

Victorian dentist disqualified for nine months for substandard clinical care

A tribunal has reprimanded and disqualified a dentist from registration for nine months for substandard clinical care that amounted to professional misconduct.

29 Aug 2023

Doctor suspended for inappropriate prescribing

A Western Australian doctor has been suspended for eight months

29 Aug 2023

Improving health outcomes for people with diabetes and cardiovascular disease

A new Targeted Translation Research Accelerator Research Plan will shape $77.5 million in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund. An independent Expert Advisory Panel formed the plan. Members tell us how it will improve care and outcomes for people with diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

29 Aug 2023

Supporting all Australians to be healthy through affordable, person-centred primary healthcare

A new Primary Health Research Plan will shape $50 million in funding from the Medical Research Future Fund. An independent Expert Advisory Panel formed the plan. Members tell us how it will support all Australians to be healthy by transforming primary healthcare.