HPV vaccination records moved to the Australian Immunisation Register Patients’ vaccination information will now be kept in a single place.
RACGP submission advocates for changes to mandatory reporting laws The RACGP is strongly calling for changes to the current mandatory reporting laws ahead of a parliamentary enquiry.
Screen-detected breast cancers less likely to cause death Breast cancers detected by screening mammography through BreastScreen Australia have better survival outcomes than those in women who have never screened.
Federal Government pledges $100m to support patients with type 1 diabetes Patients with type 1 diabetes will receive more options for continuous glucose monitoring and free access to such devices following the Government’s funding pledge.
Preventable factors responsible for significant global health burden Risk factors for global burden diseases are responsible for 61% of deaths and 1.21 billion disability-adjusted life-years, according to the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017.
Private health service providers responsible for the most data breaches Findings from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner show private health providers are again responsible for the most data breaches of all sectors.
Surgical termination of pregnancy to commence in Tasmania The Department of Health has announced a new clinic to provide low-cost surgical termination of pregnancy.
Summit to address rural medical specialist shortage Healthcare representatives from all over Australia will gather to discuss strategies and solutions to boost the numbers of specialists out in the country.