As far as the Productivity Commission's recommendations go, the Opposition and independent MPs aren't ruling anything in or out. Observers, meanwhile, are hopeful the need for reform will overcome the politics. Darragh O Keeffe reports. The opposition has said it ...

Transition to national registration “too much, too soon, too quick”, finds inquiry. AHPRA should apologise to any practitioner who was mistakenly deregistered as a result of problems during the transition to a national registration system, and reimburse them for any ...

Research suggests rise in caesareans is largely driven by medical advice not choice. The popular belief that caesareans are on the rise because women are ‘too posh to push’ is incorrect, a new study shows. University of Queensland researchers surveyed ...

Through the RCNA Advisory Council, RCNA has undertaken a comprehensive review of the recommendations contained in the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission’s (NHHRC) final report. A Healthier Future for All Australians (the Report), released in June 2009. RCNA expert ...