Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - April, 2023
The WA nurses’ union has agreed to a potential $350,000 fine for a major strike at Parliament House last year.
Preeclampsia test coming
Australian researchers have developed a new test for a dangerous pregnancy disorder.
Medicare card on myGov
The Federal Government has taken a significant step towards bringing paper and plastic identity credentials into the digital age.
ACT negligence settled
Canberra Hospital will pay a $7 million settlement to a 17-year-old boy as part of a medical negligence case.
Contraceptive claims heard
A class action lawsuit representing approximately 1,000 Australian women will go before ...
Dual-band malaria drug tested
A resistance-fighting antimalarial drug candidate is being tested in Australia.
Hospital responds to horror event
Charges have been laid after a doctor was allegedly stabbed at a Tasmanian hospital over the weekend.
Medicare bleeds public money
The Australian Government has released a long-awaited review into Medicare fraud and non-compliance ...
Punishing intent probed
Experts are questioning whether harsh punishments actually deter behaviour - a belief that lies at the heart of the justice system.
Poo pilot outlined
A pioneering “poo transplant” trial could give hope to severely ill cancer patients.
3D-printed hearts tested
Engineers are working on custom, 3D-printed hearts that look and pump just like the real thing.
Base probes battery cases
Authorities are investigating the emergency care of children after two button battery incidents at Mackay Base Hospital.
Big mission for single lab
A laboratory in south-east Melbourne is now the global hub for medical researchers looking to cure childhood cancer.
New tool to compare care
Experts have developed a new method for aged care providers to monitor and compare care.
PPE waste probed
Questions have been asked about millions of dollars’ worth of unusable PPE in Tasmania.
Shocking findings in child survey
The Australian government has revealed the results of a national survey on the prevalence of child maltreatment.