Medical staff at Tasmania's second-largest hospital say what the public know is just "the tip of the iceberg" when it comes to unexpected deaths going unreported to the coroner.
Global partnership to improve access to cancer clinical trials
A Sydney health district has teamed up with a New York cancer centre to increase access to world-class clinical trials for Australian patients.
Photo shows World-Class Clinical Trials, Cancer Trial hub: A health worker examines liquid in a scientific instrument.Has Video Duration: 1 minute 55 seconds.Is it OK to lie to someone with dementia?
Some moral frameworks teach us that lying is bad. But what if telling someone with dementia the truth could cause them trauma or other harms?
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Photo shows A close-up shot of a hand resting on an elderly woman's hands.Saving lives against a headwind of sexism, female paramedics put up with a lot
On finding out that paramedic Sandra Tozer was driving the ambulance, a patient with a broken leg jumped out and refused to get back in until a man drove. It's an extreme example, but paramedics like Sandra put up with sexism every day.
Photo shows Female paramedic in black glasses stands in front of an army helicopter'I wonder how much this moron will pay': Inside the ketamine ring that fuelled Matthew Perry's addiction
Allegedly dodgy doctors teamed up with an LA dealer known as the "Ketamine Queen" and the Friends' star's personal assistant to use his addiction issues to "enrich themselves", US authorities say after charging five people following a wide-ranging investigation.
Photo shows a headshot of a man with grey hair and glasses smiling at cameraDozens of ambulances ramped, leaving patients in community unattended, union says
Chronic levels of ramping — as bad as when borders reopened during the COVID years — have left more than 20 South Australians without an ambulance, a union says.
Doctors concerned about IV fluid shortage
Doctors are becoming increasingly concerned about a critical shortage of intravenous fluid in Australia.
Has Video Duration: 3 minutes 59 seconds.Patients forced to stay in hospital care units for longer amid IV fluid shortage
Patients are having to stay in hospital for longer periods and some elective surgeries face delays because of a global shortage of intravenous fluids, which doctors say they have been left "in the dark" about.
Photo shows Saline dripPrivate hospital sector in trouble
hospitals claim funds received from private health insurers doesn't keep up with the cost of treating patients.
Has Video Duration: 7 minutes 51 seconds.Kate's parents were told she wouldn't survive infancy. Now she's raising a daughter of her own
Kate Willis was just 11-weeks-old when doctors diagnosed her with cystic fibrosis, but new treatments mean she's now thriving in adulthood.
Photo shows Kate Willis holding her daughter and a puppy.'Disruption and inconvenience' as another Tasmanian GP clinic prepares to close
Next month, the retirement of a long-standing Tasmanian GP will lead to the closure of a small Tasmanian town's only clinic. Jeff Self is one of more than 13,000 patients who will need to find a new doctor to deal with his complex medical needs.
Photo shows A man in a colourful jumper and blue beanie standing outside.Chiropractor fined for treating patients, including baby, while suspended over alcohol use
Adrian Adams treated 60 patients — including a five-month-old infant — after being suspended by the health practitioner watchdog following complaints by patients and staff at his Gold Coast clinics.
Photo shows A man walks on the street in a suitFrankie used to be driven 300km for treatment, now he flies home in time for dinner
Regional health foundation Fly2Health has launched a free aerial transport service to help people like the McKenzies, whose son requires regular medication administered in Perth to manage his condition.
Photo shows a kid in a headsetKaren has spent 25 years getting people through 'probably one of the worst days of their life'
Flight nurse Karen Barlow has been with the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Dubbo since its inception. Her passion for the service has rubbed off on her family, with her brother joining as a pilot.
Photo shows A woman stands in front of a plane staring into the skyAged care patient dies while waiting five hours for ambulance, union says
A patient at a residential aged care home in suburban Adelaide died while waiting around five hours for an ambulance, the state's ambulance union says, with the case now a matter for the coroner.
Photo shows A close-up of the side of an ambulanceNurse in court accused of going on three-month shopping spree with patient's bank card
Queensland Health nurse Melelani Crelley has been charged with stealing and fraud after allegedly spending $7,000 on a patient's bank card.
Photo shows a woman holding hands with her partner and she leaves courtSpike in complaints against older doctors prompts call for regular health checks
Doctors over the age of 70 are more likely to receive a complaint, prompting the Australian medical board to propose regular health checks in order for them to continue working.
Photo shows A doctor holds a stethoscope in two clasped handsOlder doctors could face mandatory medical checks
The medical board of Australia says older doctors are more likely to be the subject of complaints and it wants to make the change to keep patients safe.
Photo shows Older Doctor Checks, Rigorous Tests: Doctor's office with a surgeon examining an X-Ray in the background and a model joint.Has Video Duration: 1 minute 47 seconds.Councils spending tens of thousands of dollars a year on incentives to recruit and keep doctors
Many regional and rural communities in Australia are struggling to attract enough doctors. One NSW country town has found a way but it didn't come cheap.
Photo shows A doctors with a stethoscope around next stands by a hospital bedLena moved to Alice Springs to work as a GP. The NT needs 80 doctors to do the same
Lena Rennick has fallen in love with Alice Springs since moving there with her young family last year. But there are concerns fears about crime and a lack of incentives are deterring young doctors from moving to the region.
Photo shows a young woman with dark brown hair wearing a lanyardNurse staffing levels at Launceston General Hospital ED described as 'absolutely diabolical' by nurses union
Amid claims a major Tasmanian hospital was 10 emergency department nurses short of the mandated minimum on Friday night, the state health department confirms nurses and midwives will not be exempt from vacancy control measures that are put in place to save money.
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