In the media
Changing climate may affect animal-to-human disease
transfer
Climate change could affect occurrences of diseases like
bird-flu and Ebola, with environmental factors playing a larger
role than previously understood in animal-to-human disease transfer
(01 May 2019).
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Mental health must be a greater priority in election
campaign
AMA President, Dr Tony Bartone has, said that the major
parties must announce better and more comprehensive mental health
policies before election day on 18 May (01 May 2019).
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Landmark decision sees a suspended physiotherapist
convicted and receiving largest fine ever
Following criminal charges laid by the Australian Health
Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), in a
landmark decision, a Tasmanian Court has imposed the largest fine
against an individual for offences under the National Law in
Australia with the conviction of a suspended physiotherapist, Mr
Michael Sylvester Dempsey for holding out (30 April 2019).
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PDL issues MHR alert
Pharmaceutical Defence Limited has issued a Practice Alert
detailing pharmacist obligations in relation to the My Health
Record online system, which has now recorded a participation rate
of in excess of 90% of the population (29 April 2019).
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Doc suspended over online comments
Leading health practitioners believe there is no place in
the healthcare sector for practitioners who make derogatory
comments online (29 April 2019).
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