Archived News for Health Sector Professionals
Victoria's Department of Health has announced the creation of a new ‘razor gang’ to slash jobs.
Mental health body knocked
Victoria's mental health watchdog is facing criticism after fighting the release of recommendations aimed at improving services.
Big heart study opens
NSW researchers are calling for people diagnosed with inherited cardiomyopathy – diseases of the heart muscle that affect up to 1 in 200 people – to join a new study aimed to improve monitoring and treatment for those affected and their families.
New pay to pacify strikes
NSW health workers have been offered a $3,500 pay rise to avoid strike action.
Psychedelic options expand
Psychiatrists in Australia can now prescribe MDMA and psilocybin for controlled clinical use.
Reception aggression studied
Patient aggression towards GP receptionists is a serious workplace safety concern.
Relapse drug held back
First Nations Australians are not often prescribed a drug that can prevent alcohol relapse.
Rural help reviewed
Rural experience could be the key factor in increasing the number of health workers in Australia's rural and remote communities.
Role-playing social skills tested
Australian researchers are investigating whether Dungeons & Dragons can help players build social skills.
Embryo editing expanding
Experts are working through concerns over gene editing in early human embryos.
Head knock expert speaks on AFL
While the AFL is taking greater action to prevent concussions, experts say attitudes must change.
Medibank slapped over hack
APRA has taken action against Medibank Private over a major cyber incident.
NDIS aids for decade
A landmark review marks the first decade of Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Payout set for patient harm
A Queensland nurse has been awarded $1.6 million in damages for injuries from a violent patient.
Med school influence checked
Inadequate conflict of interest policies in Australian universities fail to safeguard medical students from commercial influence, according to a recent study.
Breast explanations studied
Experts say more people need to know about the risks of cosmetic breast enhancement.