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Australians deem healthcare the most ethical industry

Australians deem healthcare the most ethical industry

The latest report from the Ethics Centre confirms that Australians hold the healthcare sector in especially high regard.


Most patients have positive GP experiences: AIHW

Most patients have positive GP experiences: AIHW

The majority of survey respondents said their GP listened carefully, spent enough time with them and showed respect for what they had to say.


Safe health workers, safe patients

Safe health workers, safe patients

This year’s World Patient Safety Day highlights the challenges facing healthcare workers – and the impact this can have on patients.


Health sector remains biggest reporter of data breaches

Health sector remains biggest reporter of data breaches

A new RACGP resource is designed to help GPs and practice staff prepare for and respond to a cybersecurity incident.


HealthEngine ordered to pay $2.9m for ‘misleading conduct’

HealthEngine ordered to pay $2.9m for ‘misleading conduct’

The penalty relates to sharing the personal information of more than 135,000 patients, publishing misleading patient reviews and ratings.


Voluntary patient enrolment initiative delayed

Voluntary patient enrolment initiative delayed

The new incentive scheme to enrol patients with chronic conditions is under review by the Department of Health.


Patient charter updated to align with Standards

Patient charter updated to align with Standards

The update helps promote mutual understanding of the roles and responsibilities of patients and GPs while adhering to national healthcare rights.


Doctor–patient relationship ‘the best tool’ for AOD harm minimisation

Doctor–patient relationship ‘the best tool’ for AOD harm minimisation

newsGP talks to addiction medicine specialist Dr Paul Grinzi about supporting patients experiencing issues with alcohol and other drugs.


Nine in 10 Australians report positive GP experiences

Nine in 10 Australians report positive GP experiences

Most people rate their healthcare experience positively – but that experience can vary depending on where they live, according to the AIHW.


Why is Australia’s most common genetic disorder so hard to pick up?

Why is Australia’s most common genetic disorder so hard to pick up?

Iron overload disorder – haemochromatosis – is debilitating and can be fatal.


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