Ban podiatrists from using ‘surgeon’ title, says AMA
A sub-group of 'podiatric surgeons' already perform foot and ankle surgeries, but the doctors' group says using the title misleads patients into t…
Tag: Allied health
Osteopathy has no effect on chronic back pain: study
Manipulation is no better than …
Military to ride with paramedics as virus cases climb
Victoria has stuck a deal with the Australian Defence Force to support ambulance staff who will 'inevitably' end up in quarantine.
Drug counsellor manipulated health system to cover up clients’ drug use
Anthony Dieni arranged for a doctor to provide a client with Panadeine Forte to explain the opiates in her system, Vic county court hears.
It’s simple – unless GPs are rewarded for care co-ordination, patients will suffer
We primary care doctors go above and beyond for our patients. It's time to formally structure and reimburse this work, writes Dr Hans Duvefelt.
GPs to co-ordinate veterans’ allied healthcare
Doctors have previously been excluded from communication loops, says AMA.
1 in 4 physios provide non-recommended treatments
Physios have a lot to offer, but it's important they avoid 'diluting' care, study author says.
Call to include physiotherapists in routine antenatal care
Up to half of Australian women who have had more than one child would benefit, says chair of pelvic health group.
A GP guide to nutrition after bariatric surgery
Australia's seen a big increase in this weight-loss procedure. Here’s how GPs can address patients' nutritional concerns pre and post-op.
3 ways to maximise your practice’s profits
Look at big-impact items like support staff, tech costs and other revenue streams to boost profits, writes business adviser Brendan Campbell.
