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Half of cancer patients face care hurdles
November 29, 2022 02:03 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSCancer patients say the complexities of navigating the medical system can make it difficult to make informed decisions about their treatment and life choices.
Patients abusing, attacking doctors, staff
November 29, 2022 09:41 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe AMA wants tougher penalties for people who assault health workers after a survey found doctors and staff are being verbally abused, threatened and attacked.
Tas lifts COVID alert level as cases rise
November 26, 2022 09:56 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTasmania Health has raised the state's COVID-19 risk level to moderate after a 30 per cent lift in cases the past week and a spike in hospitalisations.
More research funds needed for arthritis
November 25, 2022 11:50 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSDespite affecting millions of Australians and costing the health system billions, arthritis receives one of the lowest levels of research funding in Australia.
New GP guidelines to combat 'Dr Google'
November 24, 2022 05:00 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe peak body for GPs will launch a new resource to help patients and doctors navigate unrealistic expectations caused by turning to "Dr Google".
Alert on alleged rapist massage therapist
November 24, 2022 12:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe health complaints commissioner has issued a warning over massage therapist Michael Allwood, who has been charged with sexual offences against eight clients.
Alert for Japanese encephalitis outbreak
November 23, 2022 09:18 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSWith mosquito numbers expected to rise in NSW over the coming weeks, authorities are concerned about the risk of a Japanese encephalitis outbreak.
Five new variants in latest COVID-19 wave
November 21, 2022 12:45 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia is in the grip of a new surge of COVID-19 cases with five new variants circulating but experts hope case numbers will start dropping before Christmas.
Children as young as 10 self-harming
November 21, 2022 10:44 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe COVID pandemic and climate anxiety are likely contributing to the stress that is causing an alarming number of adolescents to self-harm, a study has found.
Top doctors warn of medical 'dark age'
November 19, 2022 09:04 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia's peak medical association warns soon superficial cuts could be deadly and basic surgery too risky due to the rise of antimicrobial resistant disease.
Half a million long COVID cases: study
November 17, 2022 02:36 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSMore than 500,000 Australians could experience long COVID symptoms, according to a university study.
Legislation fast-tracks new SA hospital
November 17, 2022 11:52 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe South Australian parliament has passed legislation to clear the way for the construction of Adelaide's new $3.2 billion Women's and Children's Hospital.
SA to look at faster treatment for UTIs
November 17, 2022 10:37 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA South Australian parliamentary committee is likely to be established to look at giving people easier access to medication to treat urinary tract infections.
No laughing matter: bid to cap happy gas
November 16, 2022 02:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA rise in the number of recreational users inhaling nitrous oxide or 'laughing gas' is prompting a warning from health experts.
NSW nurses to walk off job again
November 16, 2022 01:42 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNurses will again walk off the job in NSW amid a push in parliament to fix what some say are dangerous nurse-to-patient ratios.
SA close to latest virus peak
November 15, 2022 04:47 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe South Australian government says the state is close to the peak in the latest wave of coronavirus cases.
Program seeks to help 'traumatised' nurses
November 15, 2022 02:21 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNurses and midwives have been afforded a multimillion-dollar mental health package which will see four new support centres set up next year.
Tasmania aged care provider details reform
November 14, 2022 11:42 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSTasmania's largest not-for-profit aged care provider will introduce sweeping changes to services after a royal commission heard harrowing stories of neglect.
Cruise ship with virus outbreak docks
November 12, 2022 09:10 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Majestic Princess cruise ship has docked in Sydney with about 800 COVID-19 positive people aboard and will head to Melbourne on Saturday afternoon.
Eight hospitalised with poppy poisoning
November 11, 2022 05:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNSW Health are warning people not to drink poppy seeds after a number of cases of poisoning from the precursor to powerful painkillers and illegal drugs.
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