Clinical Practice
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No IVF or VAD, says Calvary hospital
Hundreds gathered in Newcastle to oppose Calvary Health Care’s proposed acquisition of two private hospitals, citing concerns about future access…
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Women’s health inquiry begins
Women’s health advocates are urging governments to deliver meaningful reform, warning the same concerns about postnatal care, maternity services and…
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WA boosts Aboriginal nursing, regional maternity care
Western Australia has launched a dedicated pathway for Aboriginal nurses and midwives while expanding virtual specialist maternity care, aiming to…
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Researchers flag handbasin hygiene risks
Hospital handbasins designed to support infection prevention may also be contributing to pathogen transmission, with researchers identifying design features that…
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Rethinking health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men are not “hard to reach”, according to researchers who say culturally safe, community-led, accessible…
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Cannabis-related hospitalisations up 49% in Vic
Cannabis-related hospital admissions rose 49 per cent in Victoria over the past decade, with psychosis emerging as the leading cause…
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ACN pushes VAD telehealth reform
The Australian College of Nursing has renewed calls to remove federal restrictions on telehealth consultations for voluntary assisted dying, arguing…
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GLP-1 users warned of surgery risks
Patients using GLP-1 weight-loss medications are being urged to inform health professionals before surgery, with specialists warning the drugs can…
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Breaking the silence on dementia
As dementia cases continue to rise, researchers and advocates are calling for better support, greater understanding and more open conversations…
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Midwives push for insurance fix
Homebirth advocates are urging the federal government to address an insurance gap they say could reduce access to homebirth services…
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