‘All asthma deaths should be preventable’: New checklist for GPs Deaths from asthma have fallen significantly, but the National Asthma Council hopes its new resource will help to reduce numbers even further.
New aged care standards released for consultation The RACGP is calling for feedback on its draft voluntary standards to improve patient care in the residential aged care setting.
Calls for ‘whole-of-government approach’ to mental health and suicide A new National Mental Health Commission report outlines a number of key recommendations for improvement within a changing system.
NDIS underspend continues The Government has now spent $4.6 billion less on the scheme than originally anticipated, with the savings put towards the Budget bottom line.
Preparing for asthma season Experts are urging doctors to check patients for asthma and allergic rhinitis ahead of ‘pollen season’.
New voluntary aged care standards designed for a ‘very complex sector’ The RACGP document will be the first of its kind and focus on how RACFs can support and improve standards of primary healthcare delivery.
Government urged to subsidise flu shot for under five-year-olds The Victorian Health Minister echoes PBAC recommendations to include flu vaccinations for children under five years.
Opioid pack changes ‘long overdue’, but more reform needed From 2020, opioid packages will be smaller and feature improved labels with clearer warnings and consumer information.
Aged care residents’ nutrition a ‘false sense of security’ Research presented at the royal commission examined approaches to improving nutrition – and quality of life – for aged care residents.
Convenience store push to sell medicines met with pharmacist resistance But should restrictions on pharmacy- and pharmacist-only medicine be reviewed?