Almost half of nursing students and over a third of medical students not getting enough exercise
48% of nursing and 38% of medical students did not achieve recommended levels of physical activity, according to a questionnaire study from the UK .…
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Tackling antimicrobial resistance
The federal government has announced the implementation of the National Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Strategy 2015-2019. The strategy is developed under the Coalition Government’s new plan,…
Podiatry Board consultation on therapeutic endorsement guidelines for podiatrists
The Podiatry Board of Australia has released a consultation paper on the review of the Registration standard: Endorsement for scheduled medicines and the related Guidelines:…
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Pay for performance in health care in Australia – research and opinion
The UK and New Zealand have introduced pay-for-performance programs into their primary health care systems. Australian organisations have researched and published reviews and opinions which…
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Association memberships – how much are health professionals forking out? By Amanda Griffiths
With full time annual membership to Optometry Australia (formerly the Optometrists Association Australia) being around $2,000 (inclusive of professional indemnity insurance) it made me wonder…
Becoming a provider in the NDIS
Registration for individuals or organisations to become a provider of support or products to a participant in the NDIS is open. Key points for consideration…
The interdisciplinary management of tinnitus – Chris Waterworth interviews PhD candidate Siobhan McGinnity
Chris Waterworth, Audiologist at the University of Melbourne, interviewed fellow Audiologist and PhD candidate, Siobhan McGinnity on her role in establishing a specialised program for…
Over $60,000 raised – dietitians unite in national awareness campaign
Dietitians may be the most misunderstood profession among all health practitioners. As the result, the profession of dietetics is in crisis. Dietitians report that they…
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Multidisciplinary Teams – by Dr Judith O’Malley-Ford
So now you are qualified as an intern, a GP, or as a specialist in a certain field of specialised medicine. Are you a member…
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Funding for preventative health initiatives reduced: Australia’s Health 2016 report
The Australia’s Health 2016 report has revealed that funding for prevention initiatives has reduced from 2.2% (2008) to 1.4%, contrary to the belief that prevention…
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Identifying mood changes in bipolar disorder with smartphones
New research led by M. Faurholt-Jepsen at Copenhagen suggests that smartphone based vocal analysis can measure changes in speech which often indicate depression and mania…
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Don’t choose Physio as a career if:
So you think you want to be a Physio? Do you really know what a Physio does every day? By reading this article I want…
The patient I almost blinded – a lesson in sticking to my guns – by Amanda Griffiths
About 2 years ago I had this patient who I had a hand in almost permanently blinding. But the thing was, I pretty much did…
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A Transition to Practice Program for nurses in Primary Health Care – by APNA project manager Lisa Collison
“Recruitment and retention of nurses in the primary health care workforce will play an increasingly important role in ensuring our health care system can meet…
How Young Health Professionals Can Manage Lifestyle Creep – by Financial Planner Yves Schoof
As you progress through your career your income earning capacity will continue to increase and will probably accelerate the fastest in your 30’s and 40’s.…
Do you need mentoring after graduating?
CovalentCareers has shared a video featuring Steve Flathers on mentorship as a new occupational therapist. Steve talks about one of the important things to keep…
Become an audiologist – masters and internship – by Chris Waterworth
“Audiologists are health professionals who deal with the diagnosis and non-medical management of disorders of the ear. Audiologists work in hospitals, community health centres, in…
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The benefits of volunteering for new grad dietitians – by Sally Marchini APD
“As a new grad one of the greatest challenges, lack of experience, can also prove to be a greatest opportunity when volunteering is utilised. When…
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So you’re almost a registered pharmacist: what else do you need to do? By Kenny Lee
You’re almost there. You’re part-way through your intern year, and you want to make sure the transition to registered pharmacist life is without unnecessary stress.…
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What’s ahead for graduate dentists – by Dr Viet Nguyen
We asked 2011 graduate Dr Viet Nguyen what advice he had for new dentists. This is what he said…… “Congratulations on making it to the…
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