What rights do you have when discussing medical treatments or test results with your doctor?
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It’s all very well having rights. But what do these rights really mean when you’re with your GP, in hospital or in a nursing home?
Drips and other medical devices were potential sources of infection. But no-one expected to find hospital-acquired pneumonia and urinary tract infections.
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A surprising number of people are catching pneumonia or urinary tract infections in hospital, a new Australian study shows for the first time.
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Don’t let that fly land in your hospital room. It could be carrying dangerous strains of bacteria.
So much for gender balance.
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I went to talk to men at football matches about why they don’t want to become nurses – here’s what I found out.
Labor has promised A$8 billion in new health expenditure, while the Coalition has focused on the difference new pharmaceuticals can make to individual Australians.
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Labor and the Coalition’s health policies and campaign strategy couldn’t be more different this election.
Shorten will say that Labor is offering “the biggest health care plan any party has ever offered at an election”.
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At the Brisbane launch Shorten will emphasise the link between the tough economic decisions Labor has made and the ability provided to spend on health and other services.
Labor has committed to increase bulk billing for a number of Medicare items for cancer care.
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Health has taken centre stage of the election campaign. Here’s what you need to know to make sense of the claims (and counter claims) of the major parties so far.
The Coalition’s record on health is patchy, at best. Meanwhile, Labor is already campaigning hard on Medicare.
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Here’s how the Turnbull/Morrison government performed on hospitals, primary care, pharmaceuticals and private health insurance.
There needs to be more focus on treating people before they need a hospital.
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Expensive hospitals are what Australians want, but prevention and local solutions are what Australians need.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
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Hospital disinfectants could be creating superbugs.
Premium subsidies encourage Australians to take out and keep private health insurance.
Subsidies for private health insurance premiums cost the government over A$6 billion a year. Is it time to scrap the rebate and redirect these funds elsewhere in the health system?
Many patients are surprised to learn what their health care procedures cost.
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Hospitals are now required to post their prices online. This approach is unlikely to change US health care – but better price transparency tools could actually reduce costs.
Power games.
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Do we really need to wear an embarrassing, backless gown in hospital?
The funding proposal is no fix for Australia’s health system but it could take some political pressure off the Coalition in the lead up to the 2019 federal election.
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The A$1.25 billion health funding boost isn’t based on any coherent policy direction. It’s designed to shore up support in marginal electorates.
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with first ministers on Tuesday night.
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The health program was unveiled as the federal, state and territories meet in Adelaide on Wednesday for the Council of Australian Governments with health one of the items on the agenda.
Few medical schools offer training in addictions medicine and most doctors feel they lack the specialist expertise to deal with the inpatient opioid crisis.
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Canadian hospitals are ill-equipped to deal with the inpatient opioid crisis. Lack of specialist addictions care puts patients and staff at risk.
Health is the largest single component of state government expenditure.
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Australians are waiting too long for elective surgery, dental care and treatment for mental health. It’s no wonder health is a vote-changer.
Supply and demand are often out of sync in the drug industry.
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Shortages and high prices are making pharmaceuticals, often including generics, out of reach for millions of Americans.
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NHS Wales staff have been using their expertise and experience to suggest new ways of working.
Hospital building work in East Sussex.
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Collaboration is key to successful partnerships.