A recent report has shed light on the future of bulk billing in Australia, a vital aspect of healthcare connected to an $8 billion election promise. Exclusive insights from health …
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Doctor Rearrested After New Intimate Photos Found, Following Allegations of Secretly Filming Colleagues in Hospital Bathrooms
by adminDetectives have reportedly discovered thousands of graphic images on a hard drive seized from Dr Ryan Cho, a 27-year-old medical professional arrested for allegedly covertly filming colleagues in hospital bathrooms. …
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Over-servicing and Ethical Dilemmas: Practitioners Under Fire in Medicinal Cannabis Crackdown
by adminAustralia’s healthcare regulatory body, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), has introduced new guidelines concerning the prescription of medicinal cannabis. This decision follows alarming reports of patients presenting with …
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In Australia, advancements in artificial intelligence are significantly enhancing the diagnosis and surgical treatment of epilepsy, with many patients experiencing potential cures within just two years. The technology developed by …
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The ongoing industrial dispute between South Australian doctors and the state government has reached a critical juncture, with the doctors’ union threatening strike action. The lead negotiator for the Department …
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Over a quarter of a billion dollars in Medicare refunds is currently unclaimed in Australia, with eligible individuals encouraged to retrieve their owed amounts. Services Australia estimates that over $260 …
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Up to 1000 GPs in NSW to Enhance Skills for Treating ADHD in a ‘Transformational’ Initiative
by adminRecent reforms in New South Wales (NSW) aim to streamline the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) by enhancing the training of General Practitioners (GPs) and expanding their authority …
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‘Aussies Still Support Me’: Controversial Neurosurgeon Charlie Teo Seeks to Return to Operating in Australia
by adminControversial neurosurgeon Dr Charlie Teo has expressed a strong desire to continue his practice in Australia, stating that many patients are now travelling abroad for treatment due to restrictions placed …
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Israeli Investigation into the Deaths of 15 Palestinian Medics in Gaza Reveals ‘Professional Shortcomings’
by adminAn Israeli military inquiry into the deaths of 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza has revealed a series of “professional failures” among its forces. The investigation has resulted in the dismissal …
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Today saw the cancellation of 240 elective surgeries, alongside the postponement of 1,000 outpatient clinic appointments. This disruption comes as over 3,000 doctors in New South Wales (NSW) continued their …