Measles alert for Melbourne Vic’s Department of Health and Human Services issued an alert after a man who visited Box Hill Hospital last week was diagnosed with measles.
Will palliative care and voluntary assisted dying clash – or collaborate? As voluntary assisted dying becomes legal for a quarter of all Australians later this year, experts say that well-funded palliative care will only become more important – not less.
GPs call on hospitals to inform them when a patient dies West Australian GP Dr Amanda Villis hit a nerve when she recently called for hospitals to ensure GPs be informed when a patient had died while in hospital.
Mental health processes a major aspect of life insurance overhaul Consumer experience of the life insurance industry is set to improve, particularly in claims and assessments for mental health conditions.
Heat and health: 2018 was Australia’s third hottest year on record As politicians argue over climate change policy, temperatures continue to rise – and GPs are at the forefront of treating people suffering the effects.
Intermittent fasting delivers results for women with obesity Research has found women with obesity who followed a strict diet involving intermittent fasting lost more weight than those undertaking other methods.
Tackling existential distress in palliative care Palliative care is about relieving distress. But that distress is not just physical – it’s existential.
It takes a team to deliver quality rural maternity services Dr Ayman Shenouda outlines a possible solution to a growing issue.
Quality of home care providers for older Australians under fire As the Government announces a funding boost for home care packages to tackle a bloated waiting list, the quality of providers has come under scrutiny.