Diabetes apps: regulation concerns grow In an article in the latest Medical Journal of Australia, Melbourne endocrinologists Dr Rahul Barmanray and Dr Esther Briganti say patients should be warned aboiut the potential for insulin dosing errors with glycaemic control smartphone apps. August 3, 2018 By Jasmine Harvey Diabetes warning 0 Comment Read More >>
First Online Survey – Painaustralia National Action Plan The Australian Government recently announced funding for Painaustralia to develop a National Action Plan on Chronic Pain Management. The National Action Plan is a critical and overdue step towards improving quality of life for the millions of Australians who live with chronic pain (daily pain that lasts three months or longer) and reducing the burden of pain which is increasingly impacting families, communities and the economy. The Plan will set out key priority areas and measures to improve access to, and knowledge of, best practice pain management in the next three to five years. August 3, 2018 By Jasmine Harvey Chronic Pain 0 Comment Read More >>
Major step forward in cancer research Australian scientists have taken a "major step forward" in the world of cancer research with the discovery of a new type of drug that can put cancer cells in animals into a permanent state of sleep. August 3, 2018 By Jasmine Harvey Research new discovery, Australia, drug, treatment 0 Comment Read More >>
Legislative changes to tighten privacy and security protections for My Health Record In response to a growing privacy backlash, the Federal Government has announced legislative changes to My Health Record to restrict access by law enforcement and government agencies and allow records to be deleted by those who choose to withdraw from the system, with the opt out period also expected to be extended. August 1, 2018 By Danielle Cranefield Digital Health My Health Record 0 Comment Read More >>
MERS and the Hajj (August 19 to August 24) Approximately 3000 Australians travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia each year for the annual Muslim pilgrimage (Hajj).The Kingdom is experiencing an ongoing outbreak of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), associated with infections in healthcare facilities and exposure to camels and camel products. July 29, 2018 By Jasmine Harvey Announcement, Department of Health, Travel Health MERS, Middle East Respiratory System, Hajj 0 Comment Read More >>
Rural Australia - Don't Opt Out Australia’s peak body for rural and remote health is urging all country people to embrace My Health Record - an online summary of their health information. July 29, 2018 By Jasmine Harvey Rural Health 0 Comment Read More >>
Cancer Institute NSW - Take one small step to make one big difference Despite the significant reduction in smoking rates across NSW, tobacco remains the largest cause of preventable disease and death in NSW with over 47,000 people hospitalised and nearly 5,500 deaths attributed to smoking each year. July 29, 2018 By Jasmine Harvey Cancer New South Wales 0 Comment Read More >>
Independent review of health providers’ access to Medicare card numbers This review examined access by Health professionals to Medicare card numbers by using the Health Professional Online Services (HPOS) system or by calling the Department of Human Services. July 29, 2018 By Jasmine Harvey Announcement, Department of Human Services Medicare 0 Comment Read More >>
My Health Record – Australians to decide on a smarter and safer way to share their important healthcare information By the end of 2018, a My Health Record will be created for every Australian, unless they choose not to have one. If people choose not to have a My Health Record, they will be able to opt out of having one created for them during a three-month period, starting on Monday 16 July and ending on October 15 2018 July 29, 2018 By Jasmine Harvey Announcement, Digital Health, Digital Health Agency My Health Record 0 Comment Read More >>
My Health Record kits being distributed to Australian healthcare providers The Australian Digital Health Agency is pleased to announce nearly 20,000 My Health Record education kits are being distributed to healthcare providers and Australia Post offices across Australia. The kits will equip providers and Agency partners with information and resources to help them advise all Australians about My Health Record July 29, 2018 By Jasmine Harvey Announcement, Digital Health, Digital Health Agency My Health Record, Education 0 Comment Read More >>