Is mindfulness “right” for you? Here’s how it transformed my practice – by Amanda Griffiths, founder MHC
I’m not here to say whether mindfulness may be right or wrong for you. Only you can explore that for yourself. However, I would really,…
Physiotherapy
How the NDIA Independent Pricing Review will affect the quality of care provided to disabled people
The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) expressed its strong opposition to the National Disability Insurance Agency acceptance of the Independent Pricing Review from McKinsey & Company.…
Practitioner-patient pairs to conspire for the future of health care
A new initiative designed to recruit 4 pairs of professionals and patients is expected to pave the way for a better health care system in…
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Different health industry sectors recognize the importance of codeine restriction for pain management
In February, the Therapeutic Goods Administration implemented its decision to make codeine-based medications available only to consumers with prescription. Evidence backing the risks and side…
On love for fusing artificial intelligence and physiotherapy – A Q&A with Phebe Liston
“I love the fact that I have been able to use my physiotherapy degree to create multiple business avenues. Not only working in the clinic…
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2017 – My year in review – by Amanda Griffiths, founder My Health Career
2017 literally started off with a bang. And ash. Funnily enough it was the ash that made the experience what it was…… I went to…
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Paramedicine Board of Australia to be established, nursing & midwifery to be established as separate professions & AHPRA disciplinary enforcement powers to be strengthened
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…
COSA recommends exercise as part of the standard of care for beating cancer
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…
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Physiotherapists Battle for Prescription Rights
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…
World-first guide to developing a workplace wellbeing strategy in health service settings launched by beyondblue
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…
The health and well-being of Australian health professionals – by Kay Dunkely
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…
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ATAR and OP scores for every physiotherapy course in Australia 2017
Undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapy courses are offered at around 20 universities throughout Australia. The vast majority of undergraduate courses are 4 years in duration and…
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Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy – Differentiating between the “O” and the “P” – by Professor Susan Brandis, Bond University
The two most common questions that Occupational Therapists get asked is firstly “What is that?” and “how is that different from physiotherapy?” Both Physiotherapy and…
New gold standard preventative management for knee osteoarthritis might be overlooked as surgery is “cheaper”?
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…
Reminder to check, correct & comply with professional and legal advertising obligations
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…
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Digitally based physiotherapy equally beneficial to traditional face to face care
The Australian Physiotherapy Association has recently been highlighting research around internet delivered physiotherapy services. A study found evidence that internet-delivered treatments are effective in managing…
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How to be a Happy Health Practitioner – by optometrist Carina Trinh
So, there’s this talk that I feel extremely passionate about that I give to the new graduate optometrists who enter the workforce in NSW/ACT each…
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Mindfulness for health professionals – by Dr Kathryn Choules (PhD) and Dr Samantha Clarke (PhD)
Due to my own developing interest in mindfulness in my own practice as an optometrist, and for the wider community of health practitioners, I thought…
APA statement on physio role in acute ankle sprain management
The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) has reacted to a suggestion by a recent study that there is no evidence to support a clinically important improvement…
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Pharmacists’ responses to codeine upscheduling decision
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has announced that products containing codeine will be available only with a prescription from February 1, 2018. Pharmacists are largely…
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