In the media
Telehealth receives new lease on life
The Department of Health's Telehealth service is to be
extended until the end of the year. Announcing the move, Minister
for Health, Greg Hunt said the extension will ensure that
Australians can continue to see their GP, renew scripts and seek
mental health support from the safety of their own homes (29 April
2021).
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Review of the Guiding principles for medication
management in residential aged care facilities and in the
community
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health
Care will lead a review and update of the guiding principles for
medication management in residential aged care facilities and in
the community to support the safe and quality use of medicines (29
April 2021).
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Fellowed GPs must update their Ahpra registration to
prevent loss of access to Medicare benefits
The Australian Government made amendments to legislation
in 2020 that changes how GPs access Medicare. GPs no longer access
higher Medicare rebates by registering their Fellowship status with
Services Australia. Your Medicare access will now be linked to your
registration status with Ahpra and the Medical Board (28 April
2021).
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Managing infection risks during construction, renovation
and maintenance activities in healthcare facilities
Without correct management, construction, renovation and
maintenance activities can disperse dust particles contaminated
with bacteria and fungi (29 April 2021).
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High rates of early caesarean sections are putting
Australian babies at unnecessary risk
A major report released today has revealed that many
Australian babies are being placed at unnecessary risk because
their birth by caesarean section is scheduled too early, without a
medical reason. This is despite clear evidence that waiting until
39 weeks – unless there is a medical reason not to – is
best for the baby (28 April 2021). More...
Queensland
Queenslanders urged not to be complacent with flu this
year
Health Minister Yvette D'Ath is urging Queenslanders
to get the influenza vaccine to help protect against the flu over
the winter months (29 April 2021). More...
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