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Healthcare reforms must maximise potential of pharmacists: PSA 6/7/2016

Exploring innovative models of interprofessional care and better utilising the role of pharmacists in healthcare are cost-effective, evidence-based reforms an elected Federal Government ...

What's The Real Deal: Antidepressants or Placebo? 6/1/2016

Ongoing media debate in recent years has brought attention to the over-prescription of antidepressant medications in Australia.

Commonwealth govt winning the fight against tobacco control 5/31/2016

The Commonwealth Government has ranked first among Australian governments for making the most progress on combating smoking over the past 12 months.

Labor pledges to lift Medicare patient rebate freeze 5/24/2016

AMA President, Professor Brian Owler, said that Labor’s pledge to lift the Medicare patient rebate freeze from 1 January 2017, if elected, would deliver certainty to doctors and ...

NSW smoking rates at all-time low 5/24/2016

New NSW Health data shows adult smoking rates have dropped by more than two per cent since 2014.

WA receives research funding to freeze high paralysis toll 5/24/2016

Groundbreaking studies to be undertaken through Western Australia's Neurotrauma Research Program (NRP) aim to reduce severe spinal cord damage and subsequent paralysis from traffic ...

6 Things to Consider When Buying Recliners 5/24/2016

Recliners make a great addition to healthcare lounges, wards and bedrooms.

How to choose the best air alternating support surface 5/24/2016

Dispelling the Myths and Magic in choosing what's best for your patient.

GPs hit by anti-competitive 'win' for pathology services: RACGP 5/17/2016

Quality patient care necessitates general practice having appropriate and smooth access to accredited pathology facilities.

Pharmacist-delivered vaccinations to boost public health in Victoria 5/17/2016

The Victorian Branches of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) and Pharmacy Guild of Australia have welcomed the Victorian Government’s approval of pharmacist-delivered ...

AMA releases Key Health Issues for the 2016 Federal Election 5/17/2016

The AMA recently released Key Health Issues for the 2016 Federal Election - a summary of the major health issues that the AMA considers must be addressed by the major parties during ...

Top 6 Traits Every Health Professional Should Have 5/17/2016

As a health professional you’re trying to maximise your value to your patients.

Report finds less disease and injury burden since 2003 5/10/2016

There have been good gains in the health of the Australian population, with the overall burden of disease and injury reducing between 2003 and 2011, according to a report released ...

AMA condemns extension of Medicare rebate freeze 5/10/2016

The AMA recently condemned the extension of the freeze of the Medicare patient rebate until 2020 – a saving to the Government of almost $1 billion.

Guidelines on cosmetic medical & surgical procedures: Medical Board 5/10/2016

The Medical Board of Australia has issued guidelines for medical practitioners who perform cosmetic medical and surgical procedures.

4 Things to Consider for a Medical Practice Refurbishment/Fit-Out 5/10/2016

Refurbishing a medical practice isn’t the easiest thing to do while patient needs remain your number one priority.

Fed Budget must provide adequate funding for GPs: RACGP 5/3/2016

Today’s Federal Budget is the final chance for the Federal Government to show Australia it is serious about providing adequate funding for GPs and our world-class healthcare system, ...

AMA calls on govt to abandon cuts to pathology bulk billing incentives 5/3/2016

Welcoming the recent release of the Pathology Australia report on the community health benefits, efficiency, and cost effectiveness of Australia's pathology sector, the AMA is again ...

Australia should follow UK for pharmacists in GP clinics: PSA 5/3/2016

The Australian Government should follow the United Kingdom to provide funding support for integrating pharmacists into general practice clinics, according to the peak national ...

6 Things to Look Out for When Buying Bed Movers 5/3/2016