GPs will be extinct by the time I retire — so who will provide my healthcare?
They say you should never kick a person when they’re down. However, this seems to carry no weight when the person down is an entire…
Tag: Allied health
What crisis? GP numbers are stronger than ever, says Grattan Institute
The supply of GPs is not collapsing — in fact it’s stronger than it’s ever been and its only likely to grow, the Grattan Institute…
Out-of-pocket cost for a psychology consult under Better Access averages $78 Â
The average out-of-pocket cost for patients who paid gap fees for psychological treatment under Better Access is $78 per consult, the Federal Government has revealed.…
Quiz – Was your care really co-ordinated?
You refer an elderly patient with type 2 diabetes to a podiatrist and a physiotherapist. But sometime later, you receive a complaint alleging you failed…
Bacchus Marsh clinical director banned for deferring to obstetrician over baby deaths
Physiotherapist Elizabeth Wilson's two-year ban is much lighter than others caught up in the scandal after pushing for external reviews into the fa…
Should all doctors spend a year in general practice?
A leading UK GP says all health professionals should spend time in primary care so they understand it.
Paramedic left to run hospital due to staff shortages
NSW Health has acknowledged the situation, which arose around Christmas when Omicron was rife, wasn't 'perfect'.
Exercise in pregnancy: A closer look at the new guidelines
With the support of newly published guidelines, encourage women to engage in regular physical activity during pregnancy and beyond.
Fake paramedic, with own mock ambulance, banned for life
First-aid officer, John Robert Cook, posed as a paramedic for three years according to the NSW's HCCC.
5 ways to prevent a mass exodus of healthcare workers
Most Australians are counting down to a festive season with newfound freedom surrounded by family and friends. Meanwhile, front-line health workers are bracing for a…
