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Voluntary assisted dying: The current state of affairs

Voluntary assisted dying: The current state of affairs

A proposed bill has been backed by WA’s lower house, bringing it one step closer to legalisation. What about the rest of the country?


Questions emerge regarding new SA bid to ease ED strain

Questions emerge regarding new SA bid to ease ED strain

Ambulances have begun taking some patients to GP-led priority care centres in an effort to relieve Adelaide’s strained hospital network.


Changes to food labelling considered in fight against obesity

Changes to food labelling considered in fight against obesity

But is it enough in an obesogenic environment?


Changes to NSW abortion bill raise further questions

Changes to NSW abortion bill raise further questions

Proposed legislation to decriminalise termination of pregnancy has passed the New South Wales lower house, but some amendments may prove controversial.


WA Parliament to vote on voluntary assisted dying

WA Parliament to vote on voluntary assisted dying

The bill includes 102 safeguards and follows the largest community consultation ever undertaken by WA Health.


Further expansion of WA pharmacy vaccinations takes effect

Further expansion of WA pharmacy vaccinations takes effect

Pharmacists in Western Australia can now provide a wider range of vaccinations, but GPs are concerned this situation will compromise standard of care.


South Australia to address rural GP shortage

South Australia to address rural GP shortage

The South Australian Government has drafted a plan to try and fix the major shortfall in its rural primary care workforce.


Superbug warning as states look at expanding pharmacy

Superbug warning as states look at expanding pharmacy

Suggestions the Queensland Government exposed the community to a major health risk follow revelations that WA may increase pharmacy scope of practice.


Cue cards for improving health communication

Cue cards for improving health communication

Not everyone finds it easy to discuss their health, but a new resource offers a helpful way to kick-start those conversations.


New campaign to divert less urgent medical cases to GPs

New campaign to divert less urgent medical cases to GPs

An ongoing overcrowding crisis has prompted the SA Government take action in steering cases away from hospital emergency departments.


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