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Anguish over paramedic killer's 'tragic' case verdict

Anguish over paramedic killer's 'tragic' case verdict

The man who brutally stabbed paramedic Steven Tougher to death has been cleared of his murder on mental health grounds, leaving a family searching for answers.

Health service to pay 'groundbreaking' $316k penalty

Health service to pay 'groundbreaking' $316k penalty

Health service to pay 'groundbreaking' $316k penalty

Health service to pay 'groundbreaking' $316k penalty

A junior doctor's unpaid overtime has cost a Victorian health service more than $300,000 in court penalties.

Teen's wheezing a 'red flag' before anaphylactic death

Teen's wheezing a 'red flag' before anaphylactic death

Teen's wheezing a 'red flag' before anaphylactic death

Teen's wheezing a 'red flag' before anaphylactic death

A decorated doctor says the death of 17-year-old boy from a severe allergic reaction could have been prevented if doctors had administered adrenaline earlier.

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Nurses force premier to reckon with 'hollow promises'

Nurses force premier to reckon with 'hollow promises'

Thousands of nurses and midwives are striking as part of an ongoing stoush with the state government over a pay rise the premier says NSW can't afford.

Rape-accused neurologist wins bid to keep working

Rape-accused neurologist wins bid to keep working

A neurologist accused of raping a teenager 17 years ago has been given the green light to keep working in regional NSW before his trial.

Checks change aids healthy increase in overseas doctors

Checks change aids healthy increase in overseas doctors

The end to in-person identity checks is proving just the tonic for strained health services by supporting a surge in doctors from overseas.

Why you can expect to see more Aussie doctors using AI

Why you can expect to see more Aussie doctors using AI

Australia doctors are increasingly using AI tools in their clinics but medical groups insist patients will not be diagnosed by technology.

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'Rotten to the core': racism claim over fatal diagnosis

'Rotten to the core': racism claim over fatal diagnosis

'Rotten to the core': racism claim over fatal diagnosis

'Rotten to the core': racism claim over fatal diagnosis

The father of an Indigenous man who was fatally misdiagnosed with a drug-related illness says the doctor responsible shouldn't be treating patients.

Many Indian doctors end strike over student's murder

Many Indian doctors end strike over student's murder

Many Indian doctors end strike over student's murder

Many Indian doctors end strike over student's murder

Medical professionals shut down India's hospitals in protest over the rape and murder of a young doctor whose death triggered outrage across the nation.

Indian doctors strike over rape and murder of medic

Indian doctors strike over rape and murder of medic

Indian doctors strike over rape and murder of medic

Indian doctors strike over rape and murder of medic

Medical professionals have shut down India's hospitals in protest over the rape and murder of a young doctor whose death triggered outrage across the country.

Fears for mothers and babies amid rural health crisis

Fears for mothers and babies amid rural health crisis

Fears for mothers and babies amid rural health crisis

Fears for mothers and babies amid rural health crisis

The NSW rural health system is facing a deepening crisis, with an inquiry finding little has improved since a damning 2022 report exposed serious flaws.

Coroner refers nurse's death to police and prosecutors

Coroner refers nurse's death to police and prosecutors

Coroner refers nurse's death to police and prosecutors

Coroner refers nurse's death to police and prosecutors

The death of a nurse from a cocktail of alcohol and drugs has been referred to police by the NT coroner, who found that a crime may have been committed.

Fake doctor fined $10k for targeting vulnerable victim

Fake doctor fined $10k for targeting vulnerable victim

Fake doctor fined $10k for targeting vulnerable victim

Fake doctor fined $10k for targeting vulnerable victim

Keti "Kate" Cvetkov took advantage of a vulnerable woman when she posed as a doctor, a magistrate has said as he fined her $10,000.

Hospital failed boy before his avoidable death: coroner

Hospital failed boy before his avoidable death: coroner

Hospital failed boy before his avoidable death: coroner

Hospital failed boy before his avoidable death: coroner

A toddler's death from bacterial meningitis could have been prevented if he wasn't initially misdiagnosed, a coroner has found.

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Doctor charged over lewd patient photos set for custody

Suspended doctor Nicholas Chu has been warned his bail will likely be revoked before he is sentenced over allegations he took intimate photos of patients.

Third nurse banned over aged care neglect scandal

A tribunal has deregistered a nurse who was tasked with investigating complaints at an Adelaide aged care facility that was closed because of patient neglect.

Son gave lethal drug dose to elderly mum, coroner rules

An 88-year-old woman was given a lethal dose of drugs by her doctor son who had the "express intention" of ending his mother's life.

Paramedic banned over 'Netflix and chill' misconduct

After the Bathurst 1000 car race paramedic Craig Davies inappropriately touched a teenager while they watched a Netflix show together, a tribunal has found.

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Doctors warn DV driving 'traumatised' staff out of jobs

A peak body for emergency doctors is calling on the Northern Territory to make drastic changes to alcohol policy amid worsening rates of domestic violence.

Doctor on $1m bail hit with fresh sex assault charges

A doctor due to be released from custody on a $1 million surety has been hit with extra charges after a third patient complained of sexual assault.

Suspended doctor says he told truth about COVID

A suspended doctor facing disciplinary action for writing fake COVID-19 exemptions and sharing misinformation about vaccines says he told patients the truth.

'Real risk': doctor fails in appeal against medical ban

A decision to ban a doctor from practising after he was suspended in two states over alleged patient misconduct has been upheld by an appeal tribunal.

Doctor on $1m bail after alleged abuse of two patients

A doctor accused of raping one patient and sexually touching another has been granted bail after promising to cough up $1 million if he breaches his conditions.

Accused rapist nurse says touching medical, not sexual

A former nurse on trial for sexually abusing three patients and a medical student has said he touched the women for proper health and hygienic purposes.

Toddler's hospital death 'totally avoidable': mum

A mother says the life of her two-year old daughter who died in hospital from sepsis was "ripped away", leaving the family struggling for answers.

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