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Monash-led project aims to improve workers compensation
The healthcare and social assistance industry is one of the top three industries with the highest rate of serious workers compensation claims (26,240), according to Safe Work Australia. [ + ]
New tool to drive improvements for hospitals, patients
The AHSA and Insight Actuaries have launched an integrated patient survey tool designed to give privately insured patients a say in their healthcare journey. [ + ]
Sister hospitals expand in Melbourne's north
Early 2024 will mark the reopening of La Trobe Private 黑料吃瓜群网 and redevelopment of Northpark Private, including significantly expanded facilities. [ + ]
Study reveals barriers to accessing low-cost ketamine
Australian researchers have investigated why many patients with severe depression are unable to access potentially life-saving treatments. [ + ]
Milestone for Single Digital Patient Record
NSW Health has signed a contract with software company Epic Systems for the latter to begin work on the SDPR. [ + ]
WA launches generative AI challenge to improve care delivery
Western Australia is challenging innovators to look at generative artificial intelligence for ways to improve healthcare delivery. [ + ]
Awareness, collaboration crucial to boost teleaudiology uptake
Despite a surge during COVID-19, the use of telehealth-supported access to audiologists is not being used to its full potential. [ + ]
TSANZ and NATA partner for lung health accreditation program
The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand and the National Association of Testing Authorities has signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly administer a new accreditation program. [ + ]
Extra antibiotics to prevent joint replacement infections don't help: trial
A clinical trial has found that in joint replacement infection, the addition of vancomycin may lead to more infections and more adverse reactions for the patients. [ + ]
Guillain-Barré syndrome risk six times higher after COVID-19: study
Having a COVID-19 infection is associated with an increased risk of developing Guillain-Barré syndrome within the next six weeks, according to a new study. [ + ]
The threat of infectious diseases in Gaza
Gaza is facing an unprecedented health crisis that risks an outbreak of deadly infectious diseases, such as cholera, because water and sanitation services have completely broken down, according to Oxfam. [ + ]
Nurses and clinicians key to reducing recreational cannabis harm
Supporting mental health nurses with information on the risks and benefits of recreational cannabis could help reduce harm caused by the substance. [ + ]
Trial for children with severe immune deficiency disorder
A potential cure for a severe immune deficiency disorder in children that makes them extremely vulnerable to infections will be offered in Australia under a gene therapy trial. [ + ]
Early liver disease detection paramount for diabetics
A study has highlighted the need for doctors to be vigilant with early detection and monitoring of liver complications in patients with diabetes and obesity. [ + ]
NSW Ambulance on recruitment drive to boost virtual care capacity
In the two years since establishment, the Virtual Clinical Care Centre has been diverting very low acuity cases away from EDs to more appropriate care pathways. [ + ]
