health
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Specialty Focus
How does Australia’s health system stack up internationally? Not bad, if you’re willing to wait for it
Stephen Duckett, The University of Melbourne When things are going bad in the health system, we are reassured we’ve got…
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Technology
Everyone has to be part of cybersecurity, not just IT
The healthcare sector has embraced a range of digital technologies, from interconnected Internet of Things (IoT) devices to advanced telehealth…
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News
Struggling Australians to receive much-needed GP cost relief
Older Australians and young people can expect to pay less when seeing a doctor after a major boost to the…
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News
Free shingles vaccination program
Nearly five million older and immunocompromised Australians will be given free access to a shingles vaccine starting from 1 November.…
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Aged care, nurse workforces grew the most this quarter
The labour market update for 2023's September quarter found employment grew the most in the aged and disabled carer, registered…
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COVID-19
Immunisation body says over-75s need another Covid booster
The federal government’s immunisation advisory body says the most vulnerable Australians should arrange to get another COVID-19 vaccination booster. The…
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Bigger, older, poorer: Australia’s future to be revealed in new report
Australia might have just recorded a $19 billion surplus, but the Treasurer has warned that the cost of servicing debt…
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Staying nourished with Parkinson’s disease
Research estimates that more than 110,000 Australians may be living with Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder characterised by reduced control…
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Overworked Australians don’t have time to look after their health: study
A population health expert has called for limiting working hours so people can look after their health following the release…
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Sanctioned facility responds
Implementing action plan overseen by nurse advisor. The NSW facility under sanction as of last Friday is implementing an action…
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