14 Mar 2023
Registered nurse disqualified from applying for registration for 3 years
A tribunal has cancelled a nurse’s registration and disqualified him from applying as a health practitioner for a period of 3 years after he engaged in harassment and intimidating behaviours and failed to comply with previously imposed drug screening conditions.
14 Mar 2023
Registered nurse who worked under the influence of alcohol reprimanded
A tribunal has ordered that a registered nurse be reprimanded and complete a program of education after it was found she had practised under the influence of alcohol.
14 Mar 2023
Children’s version of COVID vaccination calculator released
While vaccine coverage for 5–11-year-olds remains low, the updated CoRiCal tool could help boost uptake among the cohort.
14 Mar 2023
Could screening vitamin C levels improve diabetes outcomes?
According to new research, it may reduce the risk of disease-related complications. But a GP expert points to a more person-centred approach.
14 Mar 2023
Three years into the pandemic – what needs to happen next?
It’s clear COVID won’t fix itself. Experts Professor Michael Toole and Professor Brendan Crabb outline what we need to focus on next.
14 Mar 2023
Court rejects ‘sick tax’ appeal, politicians urged to step in
The NSW Court of Appeal has thrown out an attempt to overturn a controversial payroll tax ruling, but GPs are determined to ensure its likely impact on patients is understood.
14 Mar 2023
2023 Lung Health Legend Award Winners
We are so pleased to announce our 2023 Lung Health Legend Award winners. These awards recognise individuals who have contributed over a substantial period of time to advancing Lung Foundation Australia’s Mission and Vision.
13 Mar 2023
NMBA is preparing nurses and midwives to enter the workforce more efficiently.
Steady growth in the number of Australian and overseas qualified nurses and midwives applying for registration is being further boosted by a range of measures the NMBA is introducing to get them work-ready sooner to ease the strain on the existing workforce
13 Mar 2023
Pilot may determine viability of long COVID management models
Dr Ken McCroary on the results of tracking post-COVID sequalae in south-west Sydney, and what is needed for long-term viability of a GP-led clinic.
13 Mar 2023
‘More towns without a doctor’: Increase in GPs moving from rural areas
Recent rule changes have exacerbated pressure on remote general practice, underlining the need for urgent reform, according to RACGP Rural Chair Dr Michael Clements.