primary care

Include palliative care in Medicare reform, says peak body

In light of recent announcements made by the major political parties pledging billions of dollars to a major Medicare overhaul,…

3 months ago

Labor unveils next step in healthcare overhaul

Labor has announced a $644 million bid to open 50 more urgent care clinics, building on Anthony Albanese’s centrepiece $8.5…

3 months ago

Primary care involves more than GPs. A new review shows how patients can better access care

Stephen Duckett, The University of Melbourne Australians today are more likely than previous generations to live with complex and chronic…

7 months ago

No. of people who can’t afford a visit to the GP doubles

Data has revealed a large increase in the number of people living in New South Wales who cannot afford to…

8 months ago

Supply and demand: Nursing shortfall predicted to grow

As Australian nurses grapple with sector wide staff shortages, the Department of Health and Aged Care has revealed that demand…

11 months ago

Picking brains for mental health

Plan for online resources in mental health surveys practitioners.  An internet survey will help researchers evaluate how health professionals use…

11 years ago

Consensus on primary care reform

Calls made for government to listen to the health sector’s ideas on local primary health organisations, including a change of…

14 years ago

The primary problem

A new study indicates nursing curricula needs to be more in tune with the evolving health care agenda in Australia.…

15 years ago