Junior doctors launch legal action against hospital Administrators have admitted trainee doctors at Melbourne’s Sunshine Hospital are overworked and have not received mandated clinical training.
First patient uses voluntary assisted dying laws The 61-year-old cancer patient died amongst family, listening to her favourite music.
Mums-to-be encouraged to get flu jab A surge in cases of flu in babies has led to calls to boost pregnancy vaccination rates in Victoria.
Royal commission hears potential solutions for ‘broken’ mental health system newsGP recaps three weeks of shocking statistics and harrowing testimony, as well as a look at the future of mental health treatment.
Inquiry into ‘broken’ mental health system begins The Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health system has been dubbed a ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for reform’.
Assisted dying is now legal in Victoria. How did the nation respond? A significant number of Australians now have the right to die if they are terminally ill – and meet exacting criteria.
New program aims to prevent stillbirths The Victorian Government wants to reduce the rate of stillbirths in the state by 20%.
Victorian budget: Mental health, dental care and rebuilt hospitals Free dental care for government school students, restored hospitals and more ambulances are among the health priorities in Victoria’s budget.
Keeping up with cancer care The Chair of the RACGP Breast Medicine Specific Interests network is working hard to stay up to date with a rapidly advancing field.
Injecting room supporters urge expansion as street drug use grows The Melbourne facility has been called ‘a victim of its own success’.