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How do patients feel about their doctor using AI scribes?
Survey findings suggest that patient-facing AI tools must be evaluated not only for technical performance but also for communication quality, and demonstrable clinician oversight.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome name change brings clarity to misunderstood condition
A global effort led by Monash University has successfully changed the name of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome.
What you need to know about the Ebola outbreak that has the WHO concerned
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Africa a public health emergency of international concern.
Managing medicines in aged care with the PHARMA-Care National Quality Framework
The new framework aims to monitor quality use of medicines in residential aged care homes.
Connecting people living with dementia
A peer support program from Dementia Australia is helping to empower people living with dementia.
Budget 2026-27 analysis: urgent care, public dental, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
The latest Federal Budget provides little overall growth in health spending given inflationary trends and demographic growth.
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Functional neurological disorder in Australia: disabling, stigmatised, and under-served
Sarah* is 34, works in administration, and has spent two years without a diagnosis. Her symptoms began with cognitive episodes — words vanishing from her screen mid-sentence and memory lapses — followed by functional seizures and right-sided weakness requiring emergency department care. CT scans and an MRI were unremarkable. She was variously labelled with migraine and anxiety and referred back to her GP. Patients like Sarah are common, yet our health system offers no clear pathway for their care.
Gynaecological cancers in Australia: a hidden crisis for women
Australia has made significant advances in the prevention of cervical cancer, but progress on other gynaecological cancers is falling behind.
Zen and the art of emergency medicine
In the high tech, fast paced world of the emergency department, how do we ensure we hold onto our humanity?
Why GPs should be on the lookout for syphilis
Syphilis cases are on the rise, and inconsistent screening in general practice is leaving people at risk.
Tightened eligibility and cuts to plans: what the NDIS changes mean for participants
In sweeping reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) announced today, the government will cut 160,000 participants from the scheme over the next four years and reduce funding for the average plan by A$5,000 in the next two years.
Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome: beyond the myth, towards better care
Around one in eight Australian women live with PMOS. Clearer diagnosis and multidisciplinary care are key to supporting their reproductive, metabolic and psychological health across the lifespan.
MJA Editor's Choice: consumer engagement is essential for policy success
In Australia our long life expectancy is both a major public health achievement and a challenge, as the complexity in the care of older adults increases.
InSight+ reimagined: medical news and commentary redesigned with clinicians in mind
The old is making way for the new on InSight+
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