Australia ahead in personal control of electronic health records An international comparison review of digital health record systems shows My Health Record consumers in Australia have more ability to personally control their digital health information than in similar countries worldwide. November 1, 2018 By Announcement, Digital Health Agency, Research My Health Record, Report 0 Comment Read More >>
Specific MBS Changes from 1 November Visit the Department of Human Services website for news of specific MBS changes beginning on 1 November. October 26, 2018 By Announcement, Services Australia 0 Comment Read More >>
New blood clot standard designed to prevent deaths With 10% of all Australian hospital deaths caused by largely preventable blood clots, a new standard of care has been launched to reduce the risks for patients. October 26, 2018 By Announcement Venous Thromboembolism, Prevention 0 Comment Read More >>
Periodontal disease bacteria may kickstart Alzheimer’s Long-term exposure to periodontal disease bacteria causes inflammation and degeneration of brain neurons in mice that is similar to the effects of Alzheimer’s disease in humans, US researchers have found. October 24, 2018 By Dental Health aging, alzheimers 0 Comment Read More >>
Coalition says new autism guidelines won't affect NDIS access New national guidelines for diagnosing autism announced by the federal government on Tuesday will have no impact on those with autism previously deemed eligible for funding under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the minister for social services, Paul Fletcher, has said. October 23, 2018 By Announcement NDIS, autism diagnosis 0 Comment Read More >>
National Diabetic Eye Screening Program Launched Hundreds of thousands of Australians with diabetes are set to receive improved eyecare, following the launch of the national Keep Sight program on Monday. October 22, 2018 By Announcement ophthalmology , diabetes 0 Comment Read More >>
Nominations are Open for APNA Nurse Awards Nominations for the 2019 APNA Nurse Awards are currently open, in two categories: APNA Recently Graduated Nurse of the Year and the APNA Nurse of the Year. Anyone can nominate a nurse for the APNA Nurse Awards. This may include a manager, co-worker, patient, friend, etc. Self-nominations will also be accepted. October 19, 2018 By Nursing nursing, recognition 0 Comment Read More >>
Health Workforce Scholarship Applications Now Open (QLD) The Health Workforce Scholarship Program was established in 2017 to provide scholarships and bursaries to eligible remote and rural medical, nursing and allied health professionals, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers, to improve their skills and expand their scope of practice. October 19, 2018 By Announcement, Rural Health grants, Health Workers, study, upskill 0 Comment Read More >>
Don’t run out of PBS stationery over Christmas Get your PBS stationery order in by Wednesday 28 November to get your order before Christmas. October 11, 2018 By Announcement, Services Australia 0 Comment Read More >>
School-based immunisations now available on the AIR You can now record and view vaccines delivered through school-based programs on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). The AIR records vaccines given to people of all ages in Australia. Records of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines are also now on the AIR. This means that you can access your patient’s HPV vaccination records in one place. October 11, 2018 By Announcement, Services Australia, Vaccinations school 0 Comment Read More >>