16 Feb 2023
AMA attends policy roundtable on junk food advertising regulation
Allies in the fight against junk food marketing met in Canberra to discuss policies to reform the sector.
16 Feb 2023
AMA wants to hear from GP members
GP members are asked to provide feedback nominating preferences for consultation item reform.
16 Feb 2023
Changes to dispensing could save patients time and money and save taxpayers millions each year
The AMA has called on the federal government to show leadership and implement a PBAC decision for two months of medicines to be dispensed from a single script.
16 Feb 2023
Recall of long life almond milk product
NSW Health is advising people not to consume Inside Out Unsweetened Almond Milk following a statewide recall of the product, which has been linked to a case of botulism
16 Feb 2023
ePrescribing SMS reimbursement extended
Electronic prescription tokens sent via SMS will continue to be reimbursed until 30 June, the ADHA has confirmed.
15 Feb 2023
Cosmetic surgery oversight group kicks off as MBA progresses reforms
The Cosmetic Surgery Oversight Group has begun its work overseeing measures to improve safety in the sector as a host of wider reforms continue.
15 Feb 2023
South Australians reminded to avoid bats
With the Adelaide Festival season just around the corner, festivalgoers attending events within the Adelaide parklands are reminded not to touch bats in the area to avoid contracting potentially fatal diseases
15 Feb 2023
Providers selected for a new mental health traineeship program
A new program is creating a unique pathway for students to kickstart their career in mental health
15 Feb 2023
Fragmented care a risk for children with asthma: Study
Frequent GP visits improve health outcomes for children with asthma. But a lack of continuity of care is leading to higher hospitalisation rates.
15 Feb 2023
Cancer survivorship and aspirin use: Is there a link?
Latest Australian data builds on previous studies suggesting NSAID use may improve ovarian cancer survival, but more research is needed.