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Patient confronts doctor who sexually assaulted her

AAP - 04-04-2023

No matter how many times a day she washes, Shafiul Milky's victim can never cleanse herself of his sexual assault. A County Court of Victoria jury last month

 
Doctors demand apology as Medicare fraud myth busted

AAP - 04-04-2023

Doctors are demanding an apology after researchers debunked "baseless" accusations of widespread Medicare fraud. Nicole Higgins from the Royal Australian

 
Research debunks myth of widespread Medicare fraud

AAP - 03-04-2023

About 85 per cent of GPs nationwide have saved Medicare over $350 million from undercharging patients in consultations, a new study has found. Of the 2760 GPs

 
Preventable errors rise in WA hospitals, new data shows

AAP - 01-04-2023

Western Australia's hospitals have recorded an uptick in preventable serious incidents including medication errors and bungled surgeries. Data released by

 
Doctor linked to baby deaths banned from practising

AAP - 20-03-2023

The former director of a Victorian medical service where 11 babies died is unlikely to practice again after being banned for 10 years. Lee Gruner was a consultant

 
Calls to boost overseas doctor numbers in Australia

AAP - 19-03-2023

International medical graduates should have their applications to work in areas of need in Australia fast-tracked, according to the nation's peak body representing general

 
Nurses to sue NSW government over staff shortages

AAP - 16-03-2023

Nurses and midwives are launching legal action against the NSW government over staffing ratios they say are putting patients at risk. The NSW Nurses and Midwives'

 
NSW doctors in 'Hunger Games' fight for resources

AAP - 26-02-2023

Urgent action is needed to address a workforce collapse in NSW, as doctors say they are competing for resources in a "healthcare Hunger Games". "Doctors

 
Doctors reported for inappropriate conduct rising

AAP - 16-02-2023

The head of Australia's health watchdog admits the number of doctors being reported for inappropriate behaviour has been increasing for several years. Australian

 
Royal commission into NSW health funding a must

AAP - 12-02-2023

The Health Services Union says the bulging $33 billion NSW health budget must be scrutinised by a royal commission because it is not reaching patients or practitioners.

 

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