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GPs and clinics to ease demand on emergency, ambulances

GPs and clinics to ease demand on emergency, ambulances

Doctors say Australia's largest public health system is struggling to cope with demand as non-urgent patients are encouraged to seek alternatives to emergency.

Pope starts new Catholic reform process from hospital

Pope starts new Catholic reform process from hospital

Pope starts new Catholic reform process from hospital

Pope starts new Catholic reform process from hospital

Pope Francis has embarked on a new reform process for the Catholic Church, from his hospital bed.

Pope Francis starts new process for Catholic reforms

Pope Francis starts new process for Catholic reforms

Pope Francis starts new process for Catholic reforms

Pope Francis starts new process for Catholic reforms

Pope Francis has started a new three-year process for church reforms as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia in hospital in Rome.

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Toddler's death prompts probe into hospital's safety

Toddler's death prompts probe into hospital's safety

A privately run public hospital will be the focus of a parliamentary inquiry after the death of a toddler whose parents waited for hours in an emergency room.

Dutton's '$50b hospital cuts' weren't carried out

Dutton's '$50b hospital cuts' weren't carried out

Peter Dutton's plan as health minister in 2014 to reduce hospital funding by $50 billion over 10 years did not end up being implemented.

Pope on ventilation after respiratory problems: Vatican

Pope on ventilation after respiratory problems: Vatican

Pope Francis has been put back on non-invasive mechanical ventilation after two episodes of "acute respiratory insufficiency," the Vatican says.

Pope stable, resting after peaceful night, Vatican says

Pope stable, resting after peaceful night, Vatican says

The Vatican says Pope Francis remains in a stable condition after a respiratory crisis.

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Prayers as Vatican says Pope passes 'tranquil' night

Prayers as Vatican says Pope passes 'tranquil' night

Prayers as Vatican says Pope passes 'tranquil' night

Prayers as Vatican says Pope passes 'tranquil' night

The Pope is resting in hospital after a "tranquil" night, the Vatican says, as he thanks doctors and supporters in a written message.

Pope 'rested well' but won't lead Sunday prayers

Pope 'rested well' but won't lead Sunday prayers

Pope 'rested well' but won't lead Sunday prayers

Pope 'rested well' but won't lead Sunday prayers

The Pope "rested well" overnight, the Vatican says, but will not lead Sunday prayers for a second consecutive week as he's treated for double pneumonia.

Pope's health 'slightly improving', Vatican says

Pope's health 'slightly improving', Vatican says

Pope's health 'slightly improving', Vatican says

Pope's health 'slightly improving', Vatican says

The Pope's health is improving and he is alert, able to move around and even doing some work, the Vatican says.

Mental health plan to protect both doctors and patients

Mental health plan to protect both doctors and patients

Mental health plan to protect both doctors and patients

Mental health plan to protect both doctors and patients

Unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety and burnout have prompted the peak body for doctors to make health workplaces hospitable for practitioners and patients.

Pope Francis alert and eating, Vatican says in update

Pope Francis alert and eating, Vatican says in update

Pope Francis alert and eating, Vatican says in update

Pope Francis alert and eating, Vatican says in update

Pope Francis has spent a sixth night in hospital without any further complications, the Vatican says.

'Blow for women' as hospitals shut maternity wards

'Blow for women' as hospitals shut maternity wards

'Blow for women' as hospitals shut maternity wards

'Blow for women' as hospitals shut maternity wards

Staffing challenges and declining birth rates have been blamed for maternity wards closing at private hospitals in two jurisdictions.

Toddler 'failed' in hospital death, parents want change

Toddler 'failed' in hospital death, parents want change

Toddler 'failed' in hospital death, parents want change

Toddler 'failed' in hospital death, parents want change

A private hospital operator has been accused of failing at every level after a two-year-old died hours after being rushed to an emergency department.

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Pope had 'peaceful' night despite pneumonia diagnosis

The Vatican says Pope Francis has developed bilateral pneumonia, after new tests showed a further complication in the condition of the 88-year-old pope.

Pope's engagements cancelled amid 'complex' infection

Pope Francis’ respiratory tract infection is presenting a “complex clinical picture”, the Vatican says, and will require further time in hospital.

Pope Francis spends third 'peaceful' night in hospital

Pope Francis remains in a Rome hospital receiving treatment for a respiratory tract infection.

Resignations puts private mental health care in play

Dozens of public health specialist resignations remain in play as data outlines how few have rescinded their threat to quit the system.

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Reason 'lazy' teens can't get up for school revealed

Australian teenagers' chronic sleepiness may be due to factors outside of their control rather than being lazy or screen time habits, despite parents' beliefs.

Nurses join psychs demanding urgent mental health boost

After a stack of public psychiatrists signalled they would resign, nurses are urging a state government to prevent the mental health sector from crumbling.

Woman's missed heart attack prompts push for change

A woman who died of a heart attack in an emergency department was misdiagnosed as having an adverse reaction to codeine, a coroner has found.

Israel detains director of hospital in northern Gaza

The director of one of Gaza's last functioning hospitals has been detained by Israeli forces, Palestinian officials say, after troops stormed the facility.

Israel orders hospital closure, docs fear for patients

Medics at a northern Gaza hospital are scrambling to rescue patients following an order from Israel to close down the facility.

State settles further $7.5m child sexual abuse claims

A settlement of about $7.5 million will be paid to survivors of alleged child sexual abuse at a hospital the focus of a damning inquiry.

Higher hospital fees to drive up premiums: insurers

Nearly four million health insurance premiums could increase after large health funds opted to pay higher hospital fees under threat of higher taxes.

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