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Overseas-trained doctors fast-tracked amid GP shortage

Overseas-trained doctors fast-tracked amid GP shortage

Australia's peak body for general practitioners will simplify its processes for international medical graduates to get more GPs into areas facing shortages.

One in two to have mental health disorder by 75: study

One in two to have mental health disorder by 75: study

One in two to have mental health disorder by 75: study

One in two to have mental health disorder by 75: study

Researchers are calling for targeted programs after an Australian-led global study found half the population will experience mental health disorders by age 75.

Thousands roll up sleeves for free flu vaccinations

Thousands roll up sleeves for free flu vaccinations

Thousands roll up sleeves for free flu vaccinations

Thousands roll up sleeves for free flu vaccinations

Queenslanders are answering pleas from health officials to get vaccinated against the flu, especially the severe B strain that continues to take hold.

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Homebirths to be introduced at Royal Women's Hospital

Homebirths to be introduced at Royal Women's Hospital

Victoria's publicly funded homebirth program will be expanded to three extra hospitals, including the Royal Women's Hospital, the state government says.

Measles alert after cases visit hospital and shops

Measles alert after cases visit hospital and shops

NSW Health has urged people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after two members of the same family visited several locations while infectious.

Falling cases put Australia on brink of eliminating HIV

Falling cases put Australia on brink of eliminating HIV

The first country to achieve a virtual elimination of HIV could be Australia, but marginalised groups and late detections remain a concern.

Free flu jabs as premier tells anyone sick to stay home

Free flu jabs as premier tells anyone sick to stay home

Queenslanders will get free flu jabs with the state already recording more cases than last year as concerns grow about the disease spreading among children.

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Measles alert after case visits airport and shops

Measles alert after case visits airport and shops

Measles alert after case visits airport and shops

Measles alert after case visits airport and shops

A health alert has been issued in Queensland after a man unknowingly infected with measles visited multiple businesses after flying from Melbourne to Brisbane.

Misconduct ruling for GP granted $24m in patient's will

Misconduct ruling for GP granted $24m in patient's will

Misconduct ruling for GP granted $24m in patient's will

Misconduct ruling for GP granted $24m in patient's will

A Sydney GP has been found guilty of professional misconduct after being left millions of dollars in the will of a former patient.

Party drug shows promise as cure for severe depression

Party drug shows promise as cure for severe depression

Party drug shows promise as cure for severe depression

Party drug shows promise as cure for severe depression

There are high hopes the party drug ketamine could be the key to curing severe depression as a last resort measure.

Calls for flu jab increase after second child's death

Calls for flu jab increase after second child's death

Calls for flu jab increase after second child's death

Calls for flu jab increase after second child's death

The death of a second child has prompted stern calls for Australians to roll up their sleeves for a flu vaccination.

Clear shortcomings in Qld hospital audiology review

Clear shortcomings in Qld hospital audiology review

Clear shortcomings in Qld hospital audiology review

Clear shortcomings in Qld hospital audiology review

A review into a Queensland hospital's audiological care has found clear failures within the service that required urgent follow-ups with children.

'Holy grail' stroke breakthrough put through its paces

'Holy grail' stroke breakthrough put through its paces

'Holy grail' stroke breakthrough put through its paces

'Holy grail' stroke breakthrough put through its paces

Stroke sufferers could soon access a promising new "game changer" drug to help treat blood blockages in the brain, with human trials to get underway.

Warning as girl dies from flu amid rising cases

Warning as girl dies from flu amid rising cases

Warning as girl dies from flu amid rising cases

Warning as girl dies from flu amid rising cases

A Queensland girl has died after catching influenza amid warnings of a rise in cases and following the death of a student from the virus in NSW.

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'You’ll be dead by Friday': surgeon Charlie Teo guilty

Controversial neurosurgeon Charlie Teo has been found guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct with conditions imposed on his registration.

Indigenous focus in milestone suicide prevention plan

Australia's first legislated plan to prevent suicide includes a focus on reducing risk among Indigenous communities.

Aussie wastewater still flush with illicit drugs

Cocaine, fentanyl and other illicit drug use jumped over summer while cannabis consumption is now officially twice that of methylamphetamine.

School student dies from the flu as virus warnings rise

Calls are mounting for people to get vaccinated after a student from NSW's Central Coast died after contracting the flu.

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Aged care beds deal takes pressure of ED wait times

NSW Premier Chris Minns is concerned about long hospital waiting times as the state turns to a federal program to shift elderly people out of hospital.

More women to access medical abortion under eased rules

Any healthcare practitioner will be able to prescribe medical abortion pills, with health groups hailing the easing of the rules as a win for equity.

Sydney gender clinic not working for people: minister

A NSW gender clinic is struggling to recruit staff and take on new patients despite growing demand, with the health minister saying service must improve.

Reports on NSW gender clinic 'concerning, distressing'

NSW's acting premier expects a report on issues at a Sydney gender affirming clinic will include "very concerning and really distressing" matters.

Potentially deadly opioid found in SA patients

South Australian health officials say two people have been treated in hospital after being exposed to a potentially-deadly synthetic opioid.

Sexual misconduct reports surge against health workers

Complaints about health workers violating boundaries have more than doubled since before the pandemic.

Flu on the rise as COVID-19 settles, warns NSW top doc

NSW Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant is urging parents to vaccinate their kids for flu before school resumes, as cases of the potentially deadly virus spike.

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