In the media
Privacy concerns cast shadow over vaccination
passports
The lack of a clear blueprint for vaccination
'passports' that addresses public concerns around safety
and security risks is undermining the implementation of vaccine
mandates, warns the Australia Institute's Centre for
Responsible Technology (10 September 2021). More...
New blood test could detect Alzheimer's long before
symptoms
A low-cost blood test could diagnose Alzheimer's
disease up to 20 years before the onset of symptoms, according to
new research by Macquarie University (10 September 2021). More...
Making the tough decisions: What it will mean to live
with COVID-19
Patchy uptake of COVID-19 vaccines across cities and
regions means Australia's public health measures are likely to
continue well into next year, with a leading epidemiologist
predicting the country will achieve tolerable disease control by
early 2022 (08 September 2021). More...
From transactional to personal: The future of virtual
care
On the COVID report card, most health providers get a tick
for transitioning to telehealth. However, many of these telehealth
consultations were transactional in nature and did not use the most
advanced technology. In fact, in Australia, the majority of
telehealth consultations were conducted over the telephone (07
September 2021). More...
Practice and Regulation
Department of Health
Covid vaccine claims site open
06 September 2021 - The Australian Government COVID 19
claims scheme website is now open.
Claims registration is here.
The scheme will cover the costs of injuries $5,000 and above due to
administration of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine or due to an
adverse event that is considered to be caused by a COVID-19
vaccination. Claimants need to have been hospitalised for at least
one night, will need to nominate they are seeking less than $20,000
and provide applicable evidence.
AMA: COVID-19 and vaccines: Get
the best advice for you and your family
You need reliable, evidence-based information to be able
to make good choices about your healthcare. But in a climate thick
with commentary about COVID-19 and vaccines, how do you sort fact
from fiction? A joint statement from Ahpra and the National Boards,
the Health Care Complaints Commission, the Office of the Health
Ombudsman and the Therapeutic Goods Administration (30 August
2021). More...
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