Workplace Conditions
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Patient confronts doctor who sexually assaulted her AAP - 04-04-2023
No matter how many times a day she washes, Shafiul Milky's victim can never cleanse herself of his sexual assault. A County Court of Victoria jury last
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Doctors demand apology as Medicare fraud myth busted AAP - 04-04-2023
Doctors are demanding an apology after researchers debunked "baseless" accusations of widespread Medicare fraud. Nicole Higgins from the Royal Australian
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Research debunks myth of widespread Medicare fraud AAP - 03-04-2023
About 85 per cent of GPs nationwide have saved Medicare over $350 million from undercharging patients in consultations, a new study has found. Of the 2760 GPs
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Preventable errors rise in WA hospitals, new data shows AAP - 01-04-2023
Western Australia's hospitals have recorded an uptick in preventable serious incidents including medication errors and bungled surgeries. Data released
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Doctor linked to baby deaths banned from practising AAP - 20-03-2023
The former director of a Victorian medical service where 11 babies died is unlikely to practice again after being banned for 10 years. Lee Gruner was a consultant
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Calls to boost overseas doctor numbers in Australia AAP - 19-03-2023
International medical graduates should have their applications to work in areas of need in Australia fast-tracked, according to the nation's peak body representing general
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Nurses to sue NSW government over staff shortages AAP - 16-03-2023
Nurses and midwives are launching legal action against the NSW government over staffing ratios they say are putting patients at risk. The NSW Nurses and Midwives'
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NSW doctors in 'Hunger Games' fight for resources AAP - 26-02-2023
Urgent action is needed to address a workforce collapse in NSW, as doctors say they are competing for resources in a "healthcare Hunger Games". "Doctors
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Doctors reported for inappropriate conduct rising AAP - 16-02-2023
The head of Australia's health watchdog admits the number of doctors being reported for inappropriate behaviour has been increasing for several years. Australian
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Royal commission into NSW health funding a must AAP - 12-02-2023
The Health Services Union says the bulging $33 billion NSW health budget must be scrutinised by a royal commission because it is not reaching patients or practitioners.
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Shock number of health practitioners referred AAP - 11-02-2023
Health practitioners were reported for alleged misconduct at almost double the rate in the last year, according to Australia's health regulator. Botched
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Northwest Tasmanian maternity service 'unsafe' AAP - 11-02-2023
Maternity services at a northwest Tasmanian hospital are unsafe and overwhelmed, forcing expectant mothers to travel while in labour, the peak body for Australian doctors
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NSW hospitals choked with elderly waiting for aged care AAP - 08-02-2023
Up to 30 per cent of patients in NSW public hospitals would be better off in more appropriate facilities such as aged care homes, the health minister says.
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Patients warned as double strike hits UK health service AAP - 06-02-2023
UK health officials have warned the country's National Health Service is facing its worst day of disruption yet as tens of thousands of nurses and ambulance staff are
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Calls for action to address problems in health care AAP - 05-02-2023
A Medicare review initiated by the federal government has been criticised for not providing tangible recommendations to address immediate problems in Australia's health
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Medicare report puts patients at heart of reforms AAP - 04-02-2023
CANBERRA, AAP - STRENGTHENING MEDICARE TASK FORCE REPORT FINDINGS * The federal government will commit $750 million to strengthening Medicare funds at the next
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Business as usual for SA hospital AAP - 26-01-2023
The Renmark Hospital, which was saved from Murray River flooding by a major levee, has returned to full operation as water levels continue to recede. Acute
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#ProtectNurses highlights occupational violence Haley Williams - 20-01-2023
The #ProtectNurses Campaign, an initiative The Australian College of Nursing (ACN), highlights the unacceptable levels
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General practice 'worst shape' in 40 years AAP - 19-01-2023
Australian doctors are facing a crisis after a "decade of neglect", with warnings the costs of running general practices are becoming too much to bear.
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Healthy jump in overseas doctor arrivals AAP - 20-12-2022
With borders back open, thousands of international doctors are again coming to work in Australia. Close to 3000 new doctors arrived in Australia in the past
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