Chronic Pain in Women is Harder to Treat Than in Men
24 October, 2013 by Petrina SmithNew research from the University of Adelaide has found that chronic pain in women is more complex and harder to treat than chronic pain in men.
Diabetes Queensland Welcomes Healthier Happier Campaign
24 October, 2013 by Petrina SmithDiabetes Queensland has welcomed the State Government鈥檚 new Healthier. Happier. campaign and acknowledged the role it will play in the fight against obesity.
More Work Needed on Tobacco and Obesity
24 October, 2013 by Petrina SmithThe Public Health Association of Australia (PHHA) has called on governments from around Austraila to reassess their approach to tobacco and obesity.
AMA Urges Health Minister to Introduce a New National Medical Training Plan
23 October, 2013 by Petrina SmithThe AMA Council of Doctors in Training (AMACDT) is urging Australian Health Ministers to agree to start work on a new national medical training plan when they meet in November.
Off duty
01 August, 2013 by ahhbKatie Vine is completing her Master of Sports Physiotherapy at La Trobe University while working at Canberra 黑料吃瓜群网 as an Emergency Department Primary Contact Physiotherapist.She is also an ACT Health Directorate Project Officer with the Health Workforce Australia Expanded Scope of聽Practice Project, investigating and implementing extended scope of physiotherapy roles. Katie was awarded the Australian Physiotherapy Association鈥檚 (APA) Award for Professional Excellence聽five years in a row, between 2008 and 2012.聽
National safety and quality health service standards
11 July, 2013 by ahhbStandard 4 Medication Safety聽
AMA Calls to Scrap Cap on Tax Deductions for Professional Development Expenses
10 July, 2013 by Petrina SmithThe Australian Medical Association (AMA) has welcomed a move to launch a full Senate inquiry into the Federal Government鈥檚 $2000 cap on tax deductions for work-related self-education expenses.
Patients & Privacy
02 July, 2013 by ahhbLook After Your Patient鈥檚 Electronic Health Information Effectively or Suffer the Consequences
International designers in health converge at world congress in Brisbane
19 June, 2013 by ahhbProfessor Ian Frazer Congress patron / AC, FRA, FAA
