31 Oct 2024
Meningococcal cases 31 October 2024
A woman in her 30s from metropolitan Adelaide is in a critical condition in hospital, after being diagnosed with invasive meningococcal disease. The strain has been identified as serogroup B.
31 Oct 2024
New nitrous oxide regulations now in effect
The new regulations will not impact medical use of nitrous oxide, which is already heavily regulated under WA law, however individual members of the public will no longer be able to buy nitrous oxide for non-legitimate purposes.
31 Oct 2024
Service offers vital support for victims of violence
For victims of family, domestic or sexual violence the trauma doesn’t end once the immediate crisis is resolved, and many have a long journey of recovery ahead of them.
31 Oct 2024
Public Health Alert: Blood borne virus risk associated with Fresh Cosmetic Clinic in Sydney
NSW Health is advising some clients of Fresh Cosmetic Clinic, formerly located at 630 George Street Sydney, to get tested for blood borne viruses due to infection control breaches in the Clinic.
31 Oct 2024
Indigenous Medical Scholarship applications now open
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students can begin applying for the 2025 scholarship.
31 Oct 2024
Mental health patients wait up to a day in EDs, new report finds
Patients with mental health conditions are spending seven hours on average in emergency departments – the longest on record – the AMA’s public hospital report card finds.
31 Oct 2024
Covid-19 report recommendations and renewed focus on CDC welcomed
This week we welcomed recommendations from the Covid-19 Response Inquiry Report and a renewed focus on getting Australia’s CDC up and running.
31 Oct 2024
In Practice: RACGP seeking new dermatology Chair
Nominations are open for a new Specific Interests Dermatology Chair, for RACGP Fellows or members registered with AHPRA as specialist GPs.
31 Oct 2024
Hearing Services Program provider notice – Reminder for 1 January 2022
The Schedule of Service Items and Fees outlines the requirements related to services. The remaining COVID-19 special arrangements cease permanently from 1 January 2022. Non-compliant claims for services will be required to be reimbursed to the Commonwealth.