29 Jan 2024
Salt substitutes named hypertension ‘gamechanger’
Researchers are calling for clinical guidelines to recommend low-sodium potassium-enriched salt to combat spiralling rates of high blood pressure.
19 Feb 2024
New sun safety guidelines a ‘timesaver for busy GPs’
The overhauled advice considers skin colour and differing risk of developing cancer, in a bid to better reflect Australia’s diverse population.
18 Dec 2023
Report on the Collection of Under Co-payment Data 2022-23
Report on the Collection of Under Co-payment Data 2022-23
07 Feb 2024
Physiotherapist suspended after intimate relationship with former patient
A West Australian physiotherapist has had her registration suspended for four months after engaging in an intimate relationship with a former patient soon after the treating relationship ended.
23 Nov 2023
Supporting the Global Allergy & Airways Patient Platform for World Lung Day
We’re supporting the Global Allergy & Airways Patient Platform (GAAPP) to raise awareness for respiratory health. Watch the GAAPP World Lung Day video with 11 global patient advocates coming together to discuss the challenges and solutions for better lung health.
01 Dec 2023
World AIDS Day 2023: Inclusion. Respect. Equity
Australia has committed to the virtual elimination and transmission of HIV by 2030, with the declaration of ‘leaving no one behind’. Whilst there is a disproportionate burden of other blood borne viruses (BBVs) and sexually transmissible infections
19 Oct 2023
Hopes for ‘sustained improvement’ in appropriate prescribing
A report shows a significant rise in the number of antimicrobial prescriptions in 2022 – but the rate remains below pre-pandemic levels.
06 Nov 2023
Member feedback guides AMA decision to oppose changes to My Health Record access
The AMA has opposed the Department of Health and Aged Care’s proposal to remove the seven-day access delay for results on My Health Record.
06 Nov 2023
Updates to the HTA Policy and Methods Review Reference Committee – 3 November 2023
Updates to the HTA Policy and Methods Review Reference Committee – 3 November 2023
22 Aug 2023
Can doctor–patient differences have clinical implications?
New research suggests doctors are more extroverted, but also more neurotic and less open than patients.