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 …
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Doctors diagnosed Chelsea with an eating disorder and subjected her to forced feeding for a year. She now has a definitive diagnosis.
by adminChelsea Bagnall has endured significant health challenges for much of her life, beginning with recurrent urinary infections and gastrointestinal issues as a child. Her condition worsened at 15, manifesting in …
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Queensland Town Increases Salary Offer to $680,000 in Second Attempt to Recruit GP
by adminJulia Creek, a quaint outback town located 600 kilometres from Townsville in Queensland, is once again seeking a general practitioner (GP) after the previous recruitment efforts drew significant attention. In …
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced today that a re-elected Labor government will allocate $644 million for the establishment of additional Medicare urgent care clinics during the 2025/2026 financial year. This …
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French surgeon on trial for allegedly raping or abusing 299 individuals, predominantly child patients
by adminWarning: This summary includes references to child sexual assault. A former surgeon from France, Joël Le Scouarnec, aged 74, is currently on trial in Vannes, Brittany, for the alleged rape …
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Anthony Albanese pledges complimentary doctor consultations in $8.5 billion Medicare enhancement ahead of federal election
by adminThe federal government has vowed to offer free doctor visits by 2030, highlighting this commitment as a key healthcare promise ahead of the upcoming election. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced …
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Western Australia’s Emergency Hospital Wait Times Declared the Worst in the Nation
by adminA recent Productivity Commission report has revealed that West Australians facing emergencies at hospitals are experiencing the longest wait times in the nation, with fewer than half of emergency patients …
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‘Unacceptable’: Australians Facing Rising Costs for GP Visits as Bulk Billing Declines
by adminA recent report by Cleanbill reveals that access to bulk billing for healthcare in Australia is declining sharply, leaving many Australians facing increased medical costs. Currently, only 21% of GP …
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It is common for adults, particularly as they age, to wake once or twice during the night to urinate, a condition known as nocturia. Studies indicate that one in three …
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Health Experts Discover Salt Alternative That Dramatically Reduces Blood Pressure – Yet It’s Being Overlooked
by adminHealth experts advocate for the use of low-sodium, potassium-enriched salt as a more effective method for preventing high blood pressure compared to conventional salt, despite limited adoption by healthcare professionals. …