The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and National Boards have welcomed the passing of two legislative reforms by the Queensland Parliament and the Parliament…
The importance of exercise, and referral to physiotherapists experienced in working with cancer patients, has been highlighted in a new position statement released by Clinical…
Read More COSA recommends exercise as part of the standard of care for beating cancer>
Following on from the recent survey on same sex marriage, the marriage equality bill will be introduced into the House of Representatives on Monday 4th…
Read More A big YES from Australians and the health industry on same sex marriage>
The government’s process of reforming the private health insurance sector in Australia has drawn a range of criticisms and opinions from organisations including the Australian…
Read More Differing views and opinions on Australia’s health care insurance>
The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA), whom started a bid in 2015 for physiotherapists to gain prescribing rights, expects to pass a framework to the Physiotherapy…
Three days after the celebration of the World Mental Health Day on October 10, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) released the report…
Read More Almost 10% of the Australian population receiving Medicare-subsidized mental health care>
The occurrence of retinal emboli in three major Asian ethnicities was studied, with results published in JAMA Ophthalmology recently. The study was conducted via gradable…
Read More Should kidney investigations be carried out in cases of retinal emboli?>
“Everything is on the table but there are only two things that matter, safety and quality,” The Minister for Aged Care, Ken Wyatt AM said…
beyondblue has acted on evidence suggesting that health professionals are at a greater risk of experiencing depression, anxiety and suicide, to produce a guide for…
Health Workforce Scholarship Program (HWSP) is a new $11 million scholarship program that is set to better target financial support to health professionals working in…
Read More Health Workforce Scholarship Program for rural practitioners starting soon>
Medicare bulk billing rates have hit the highest in recorded history according to the Department of Health. They say that Australians are aware and are…
Read More Australia’s record-breaking bulk billing Medicare rate? Debunked by RACGP>
October is Mental Health Month and it is important for all health professionals to focus on their own mental health to ensure they are in…
Read More The health and well-being of Australian health professionals – by Kay Dunkely>
It is possible to commence medical studies in every state and territory in Australia. Undergraduate entry into medicine Please note that apart from your ATAR…
The House Call Doctor is inviting Indigenous students to apply to Futures in Medicine Indigenous Scholarship. The scholarship is aimed at supporting Aboriginal and Torres…
Read More Futures in Medicine Indigenous Scholarship open now>
There are many positive outcomes for Australia by optimising the role of pharmacists, especially within collaborative healthcare frameworks, said the peak body for pharmacists, the…
Read More Calls for collaborative work between general practitioners and pharmacists>
The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) Annual Scientific Congress involved discussions around cases unconscious sexism in surgery, many which affect women. According to Dr…
Read More Unconscious sexism in medicine discussed at RACS scientific congress>
The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) endorsed a new Osteoarthritis of the Knee Clinical Care Standard. The standard includes encouraging patients to lose weight and do…
Several general practitioners and pharmacists received Queen’s Birthday Honours for their outstanding service to their professions. The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) warmly…
Read More Extraordinary GPs and pharmacists receive Queen’s Birthday Honours>
Individuals and organisations are invited to send their submissions to the Senate inquiry on affordability of private health insurance and out of pocket medical costs…
Read More Submissions invited for Senate inquiry of private health insurance>
Registered health practitioners are reminded to check, correct and comply with their professional and legal advertising obligations. The National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner…
Read More Reminder to check, correct & comply with professional and legal advertising obligations>
