Archived News for Health Sector Professionals - May, 2024
SA switching to single model
Governments have introduced a new initiative aimed at addressing the shortage of doctors in rural and regional areas.
Suspension over lung failure
A provider has been suspended over substandard black lung testing for coal miners.
Big school gap surveyed
New research highlights severe underfunding for students with disabilities in Australian schools.
Prac pay announced
A new support payment will be offered for student placements in critical care fields.
PC probes My Health faults
The Productivity Commission has reviewed the underperformance of the $2 billion My Health Record (MHR) system.
Breach exposes health data
A major data breach has affected thousands of family violence and sexual assault victims.
Bug study looks at hospital loo
A new study finds hospital toilets are hoarding harmful bugs, and men's are worse than women's.
Hormone support studied
A long-term study updates the understanding of hormone therapy for postmenopausal women.
Hospital spread stats emerge
Thousands of patients have contracted COVID-19 in Victorian public hospitals over the past two years, data shows.
Millions saved in vaccine age
A global study has reviewed the global, life-saving impact of vaccines.
More health leave for QLD PS
Queensland is introducing reproductive health leave for public sector workers.
Probe launched on newborn concern
Reports of newborn removals at public birthing hospitals have triggered a state review.
Funds flow to leaving scheme
The Federal Government has announced its new, $925 million Leaving Violence Program (LVP).