Accident and Emergency
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Official data shows Sydney hospitals wait times still too long AAP - 13-12-2018
New data shows 43 per cent of those requiring almost-immediate care aren't seen on time in major Sydney hospitals. Two in five people presenting
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New data shows an increase in NSW emergency department visits AAP - 12-12-2018
There has been an increase in the number of people being treated within the clinically recommended time frame at emergency departments in NSW public hospitals.
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Patients with minor ailments to see a GP instead of clogging up Qld emergency departments AAP - 08-08-2018
Doctors are begging patients with minor ailments to see a GP instead of clogging up Queensland emergency departments. Patients with acne, splinters
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Emergency care project for elderly to be duplicated HealthTimes - 06-07-2018
A fast-tracked emergency department program for elderly patients co-developed by the University of the Sunshine Coast and Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service (SCHHS)
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Better emergency care for Victorians AAP - 27-06-2018
More Victorians are set to have access to better emergency care with the opening of a new trauma centre at a Melbourne hospital. Thousands
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Victorian parents will get real time information about ED wait times AAP - 07-06-2018
Victorian parents can now check a website to see how busy Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital's emergency department is at any time of day.
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A new policy encouraging NSW hospitals to provide designated waiting rooms for Aboriginal patients AAP - 03-04-2018
Emergency departments across NSW will be encouraged to provide separate waiting rooms for Aboriginal patients under a new state government policy.
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A range of coping strategies needed for Emergency Department staff HealthTimes - 30-11-2017
Workplace stress amongst hospital emergency department staff is prevalent despite the working environment being generally perceived positively amongst nursing and medical
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New research shows comfort aids may put older drivers at risk AAP - 19-10-2017
New research at NeuRA will examine the impact comfort aids have on crash protection of older Australians. There is growing concern comfort
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More cyclists are ending up in hospital with serious injuries, so we need to act now HealthTimes - 11-09-2017
Ben Beck, Monash University
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New Study Seeks People Injured in a Road Traffic Crash HealthTimes - 09-02-2017
Recover Injury Research Centre is conducting an online
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Flying Doctor issues summer snakebite reminder HealthTimes - 29-11-2016
The Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern (RFDS SE) Section is reminding the public of the dangers posed by snakes during the summer months and what to do if bitten. This
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WA hospitals will have specialised drug nurses from January 2017 AAP - 28-11-2016
Emergency departments in WA hospitals will have more specialised drug nurses from January 2017, to deal with the increase in meth-affected patients.
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Road trauma brain injury cases on the decline AAP - 14-06-2016
Road injury prevention measures seem to be effective, evidenced by a decrease in severe brain injury cases, says new research. The number of
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Record numbers in NSW emergency depts AAP - 01-06-2016
A record number of patients visited NSW public hospital emergency depts in the quarter to March, the AMA is calling for the federal govt to reverse cuts.
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NSW hospital emergency departments swamped AAP - 16-03-2016
Record numbers of patients are swamping NSW emergency departments, with patients in western Sydney experiencing the longest delays, the opposition says.
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Alcohol fuels emergency dept disruption AAP - 24-11-2015
Alcohol is having a huge impact on Australian emergency departments, according to new research. One in eight people in Australasian emergency departments is
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Flying Doctor encourages Australia to Take Heart HealthTimes - 15-06-2017
“CPR is a really important skill that everyone should have, especially those who live on remote or rural properties who may be first responders in an emergency where
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New drug to boost bone healing AAP - 23-11-2015
A new drug causes stem cells found within bones to divide and to turn into more bone cells, speeding up fracture healing. A new drug is being
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AMA supports powers to sedate ice addicts AAP - 28-09-2015
The Australian Medical Association supports new guidelines allowing front-line emergency workers to subdue aggressive ice addicts. The Australian
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