Queensland Health faces alleged racial discrimination
26 May, 2025A class action has been filed by JGA Saddler against the State of Queensland alleging racial discrimination against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We found a germ that 'feeds' on hospital plastic — new study
26 May, 2025 by Ronan McCarthy, Professor in Biomedical Sciences, Brunel University of London and Rub茅n de Dios, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Biotechnology, Brunel University of LondonMicrobiologists have discovered bacteria capable of breaking down various types of plastic. So might the bacteria found in hospitals break down and feed on plastic?
"We do not want this" — NSW's strike statement
07 April, 2025On the eve of this week's NSW public hospital doctors' strike, the state's Health Minister released a statement saying the strike would "jeopardise patient safety".
NSW Health, Police take action after "utterly disgusting video"
14 February, 2025A social media video that appears to depict two nurses making antisemitic threats has prompted NSW Health and NSW Police action.
Medibank partners with 36 Months
17 October, 2024Medibank has become the official health partner of 36 Months, as part of its commitment to improve mental health in Australia.
Solutions to enhance cultural safety in hospital care
16 October, 2024A new study reveals that poor communication has led to experiences of racism, and poorer health outcomes in First Nations people.
Workplace Health & Safety Show 2024
01 October, 2024Workplace Health & Safety Show returns to Sydney Showgrounds on 23–24 October 2024, with the biggest event to date.
Digital tools to improve ADR reporting, medication safety
17 September, 2024Around 75% of Australians have experienced a bad reaction to a medication, but fewer than half have reported it to health authorities.
LiveLife Personal Mobile Alarm
01 September, 2024The LiveLife Alarm is an SOS pendant with automatic fall detection technology.
Five Faces, Privy announce cross-border collaboration
22 August, 2024Australian patient experience software provider Five Faces and Indonesian digital trust provider Privy have announced a cross-border collaboration.
Need for inclusivity in patient information systems: review
19 July, 2024Patient record options available to medical practices and hospitals frequently merge sex and gender as a single, binary concept, highlights a new review.
Transforming Patient Safety: The Impact of Unique Device Identification (UDI) for Medical Devices
01 July, 2024The Australian Government is enhancing patient safety by introducing Unique Device Identification (UDI) for medical devices.
Vic's implementation trial for pill testing welcomed
25 June, 2024The global drug market is ramping up the production of illicit deadly synthetic substances with increased potency, like Fentanyl and Nitazenes.
Patient harms rise by 59% to 18 million globally
12 June, 2024Patient harms rose from 11 million to 18 million globally between 1990 and 2019, but the world population grew by 45% over the same period.
Urgent call for warning labels on all alcohol products
07 June, 2024Despite clear evidence that alcohol causes at least seven types of cancer, a new national survey conducted by Alcohol Change Australia has shown a significant lack of awareness about this association.
