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Accidental sibling sex fears prompt calls for change

Accidental sibling sex fears prompt calls for change

IVF companies are calling for national fertility standards, with a uniform limit for sperm donations and a registry to find biological family members.

'Selfless' treatment helps newborn's fight for life

'Selfless' treatment helps newborn's fight for life

'Selfless' treatment helps newborn's fight for life

'Selfless' treatment helps newborn's fight for life

Born 15 weeks early and weighing less than 900 grams, Sienna Magnay's chances of survival were slim but one treatment helped give her the strength she needed.

Hospital bed woes trigger boost for care-at-home scheme

Hospital bed woes trigger boost for care-at-home scheme

Hospital bed woes trigger boost for care-at-home scheme

Hospital bed woes trigger boost for care-at-home scheme

Data from Australia's most populous state reveals people are staying in hospital much longer than necessary while waiting for aged care or disability support.

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Anti-abortion fight evolves into 'noxious brew'

Anti-abortion fight evolves into 'noxious brew'

The pro-life movement is incorporating anti-immigrant sentiment in its latest fight against abortion and reproductive healthcare.

'Gives women options': chemists to prescribe the pill

'Gives women options': chemists to prescribe the pill

Women in the regions will be able to save themselves what can be a long trip to the doctor's as pharmacies become eligible to prescribe the contraceptive pill.

A 10-hour trip for a blood test amid rural health gaps

A 10-hour trip for a blood test amid rural health gaps

Rural women have revealed significant barriers to fertility treatment, including interstate trips, fragmented care and the cancellation of abortion services.

Aussie healthcare giant's shares plunge to decade-low

Aussie healthcare giant's shares plunge to decade-low

Some $10 billion has been wiped from the market capitalisation of blood products manufacturer CSL after a dismal announcement.

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Misconceptions cloud palliative care as population ages

Misconceptions cloud palliative care as population ages

Misconceptions cloud palliative care as population ages

Misconceptions cloud palliative care as population ages

Australians have been urged to start conversations about end-of-life care as the nation's ageing population puts palliative care in the spotlight.

Hospital finally 'run for people' after public takeover

Hospital finally 'run for people' after public takeover

Hospital finally 'run for people' after public takeover

Hospital finally 'run for people' after public takeover

The courageous parents of a toddler who tragically died in hospital have been hailed for running a tireless campaign for change in the public health system.

Showers free in aged care reform as health rebate cut

Showers free in aged care reform as health rebate cut

Showers free in aged care reform as health rebate cut

Showers free in aged care reform as health rebate cut

Over-65s will lose a generous private health insurance rebate to help fund at-home support services for aged care recipients after a government backflip.

Health workers' sexual misconduct findings made public

Health workers' sexual misconduct findings made public

Health workers' sexual misconduct findings made public

Health workers' sexual misconduct findings made public

More than 100 current and former health employees will have sexual misconduct decisions permanently added to their public record in landmark changes.

Red tape delays mental health care for rural Aussies

Red tape delays mental health care for rural Aussies

Red tape delays mental health care for rural Aussies

Red tape delays mental health care for rural Aussies

A Medicare change designed to improve quality of care is inadvertently disadvantaging rural people seeking mental health treatment, an inquiry has been told.

Needle-free vaccine rolled out after record flu season

Needle-free vaccine rolled out after record flu season

Needle-free vaccine rolled out after record flu season

Needle-free vaccine rolled out after record flu season

A gentle, needle-less way to protect kids from the flu will be rolled out to hundreds of thousands of children as parents' confidence in vaccines wanes.

New mental health unit set to curb hospital violence

New mental health unit set to curb hospital violence

New mental health unit set to curb hospital violence

New mental health unit set to curb hospital violence

Patients experiencing aggression or distress will be re-diverted to a new mental health unit as a hospital tries to prevent violence against workers.

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Art and creativity tackle taboos in remote communities

Public health advocates say long term funding and commitment is needed to achieve Closing the Gap targets and improve outcomes for Indigenous people.

Strength training 'magic pill' to reduce cost of ageing

Australia spends more than $36 billion annually on aged care, but advocates say strength training should be taken seriously as a way to prevent senior decline.

Healthcare pay offer lauded as $1.5b hospital launched

A significant new pay offer has been presented to healthcare workers undertaking industrial action, as a $1.5 billion public hospital is unveiled.

Specialists to disclose fees amid bulk-billing rise

There has been the largest increase in bulk-billing rates in Australia in 20 years, as the government plans laws to crack down on soaring specialist rates.

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No concern over delay to kids' autism program, says PM

Anthony Albanese insists a delay to an early intervention program for children with autism is about making sure the government gets it right.

Doctor barred for sexually exploiting vulnerable woman

A doctor who inappropriately massaged a sexual abuse survivor and made sexualised remarks to a patient and two colleagues has had his medical licence revoked.

Private health firm jabs insurers not paying fair share

Ramsay Health Care, the biggest private hospital operator in the nation, has again pointed to the challenges faced by the sector in terms of rising costs.

Nurses, midwives vote to endorse lucrative pay deal

Queensland's public nurses and midwives are set to be among the highest paid in the country after officially accepting a $1.8 billion deal, ending a stand-off.

Landmark $5.8m penalty over health data cyber attack

A first-of-its-kind fine for the loss of 220,000 people's health data highlights a need to view cybercrime as more than just a technological risk, experts say.

'Full' aged-care homes screening out needy residents

Australia's aged-care system is "effectively full" and close to breaking point, with providers routinely rejecting older people who need the most support.

Aged care operator's shares dive on funding expectation

Regis Healthcare shares have plunged after the aged care operator announced the government's funding package won't meet staffing cost increases.

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