Aged Care & Disability Feature Articles for Australian Healthcare

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Doctors are overwhelmingly doing the right thing by Medicare 9/22/2009

Despite a few hysterical and misleading headlines in the papers, Medicare Australia’s National Compliance Program report provides compelling evidence that Australia’s doctors ...

AMA releases new government priority health investment plan 9/22/2009

As part of the National Health Reform Consultation Summit at Canberra Hospital, the AMA has presented the Prime Minister and Health Minister with a list of health policy priorities ...

Solving the aged care problem is much more than about beds 9/17/2009

Solving the issues facing aged care also means supporting family carers, not counting aged care beds, the CEO of Carers Australia, Joan Hughes has said.

Input and feedback sought for new healthcare standards review 9/15/2009

Consumers, healthcare professionals, industry bodies and the broader community are among those invited to provide feedback on the accreditation standards used by the majority of ...

Stroke patients tend to ignore symptoms and delay treatment 9/15/2009

Research has found 70 per cent of stroke patients and 46 per cent of bystanders did not recognise stroke at the onset of symptoms, and 85 per cent did not call an ambulance immediately, ...

Aged care facilities are left out in the cold by fed govt 9/1/2009

Australia’s aged care facilities have been left out in the cold by the Federal Government’s derisory insulation and solar power rebates under the Energy Efficient Homes scheme, Aged ...

Serious crisis looming in aged care unless conditions change 9/1/2009

The LHMU, the union representing Queensland Health (QHealth) carers, has predicted a serious crisis in the provision of care unless conditions for workers in the industry are addressed ...

New public health Bill 2009 released for public consultation 8/20/2009

Tougher enforcement powers and huge fines form part of a new Public Health Bill released for public consultation.

New allied health web training package has been launched 8/18/2009

Education and training for allied health workers is now just a mouse click away after a new web-based training package was launched.

New code made for doctors is welcomed by health consumers 8/18/2009

‘Consumers welcome the Code of Conduct for Doctors, which sets out the expectations for good practice by doctors in Australia. This code is not the usual professional feel ...

Drugs not always the answer for treating people with dementia 8/13/2009

Leading Australian psychogeriatrician Professor Henry Brodaty AO will present his cuttingedge findings on new approaches to treating people with dementia at a Conference in Perth this ...

$46.9 million health research Institute for South-West Sydney 8/11/2009

The Rudd Government is committed to investing in health and medical research.

Planning to improve South Australia's future health services 8/6/2009

Three new plans to improve health services for older South Australians, those affected by stroke and people receiving palliative care have been published.

Latest statistics show that anaesthesia still remains very safe 8/4/2009

Anaesthesia in Australia and New Zealand remains extremely safe, according to the latest statistics released recently.

NHHRC points to efficient and integrated future health system 8/4/2009

The National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission’s recommendations offer Australian patients the prospect of a more efficient and better integrated healthcare system, Medicines ...

Expert says E-health strategy is critical for new health reforms 7/30/2009

A Scottish e-health expert who is visiting the Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute based at The Australian National University has applauded the National Health and ...

Australian researchers find that primary care needs reform 7/28/2009

Australia’s primary health care workforce is under strain but the problem could be addressed by better funding models and training for GPs and practice nurses on how to work together, ...

Pharmacists and GPs provide more cohesive care for diabetes 7/28/2009

Pharmacists are offering people with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes greater continuity of care and management of their condition through the Diabetes Medication Assistance Service. ...

A new report highlights the importance of Australian GPs 7/14/2009

The Rudd Government welcomes a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare which provides information on GP activity in Australia and underlines the importance of ...

Innovation due to meet costs and demands of ageing trends 7/9/2009

An innovative model of accommodation and care for older Australians, if replicated, could help lead the way to combating the massive costs associated with the future demands of a ...

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