How are health professionals sustaining themselves and their networks amid the demands and disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic? In the Q&A below, Associate Professor Kelvin Kong, a Worim... Read more
Marie McInerney writes: **Updated with more responses** Evidence about the higher risks of coronavirus transmission among crowds and indoors have guided the development of a three stage “roa... Read more
Shaun Tatipata writes: With some elective surgery recommencing this week after the COVID-19 shutdown, it is critical that health authorities prioritise equity of access for Aboriginal and To... Read more
Mark Ragg writes: The health sector has reacted with horror to the National Cabinet’s backdown on plans to suspend elective surgery in public and private hospitals at short notice. On the mo... Read more
We all understand the role of clinical trials in testing new medicines but many people would be surprised to find out that there are different regulatory processes in place for the introduc... Read more
Introduction by Croakey: A decade after former Health Minister Nicola Roxon’s efforts to reform cataract surgery rebates failed in the face of concerted medical opposition, health reformers... Read more
The Consumers Health Forum of Australia recently published the results of its survey on Out of Pocket Pain which drew 1,200 responses. It said that the survey report Out of Pocket Pain and... Read more
In the weeks leading up to the end of 2017, there has been a virtual avalanche of reports, publications and other developments with implications for health that merit serious engagement, by... Read more
Concerns about the safety and quality of cosmetic surgery were highlighted at the 12th International Medical Regulation Conference in Melbourne last week. Another issue flagged during a sess... Read more
*Post updated with new statement from Close the Gap campaign Close The Gap Campaign Co-Chairs Kirstie Parker and Mick Gooda have called on the West Australian and Federal government to prope... Read more
