RHD deaths in Doomadgee: Four Corners, the coronial inquest and Aboriginal community control
Beyond media reports and coronial inquests, improvements in health care for Aboriginal people requires community control
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How can we improve health literacy in Australia?
Up to 60% of Australians have low health literacy, which is associated with poor health outcomes. To improve health literacy, there are many ways we could provide better support for health professionals and the communities they serve.
How flu vaccines are monitored for safety
With millions of flu vaccines administered every year, monitoring their safety is crucial.
Queensland GP elected new AMA President
Dr Danielle McMullen will be the next AMA President after being nominated unopposed.
‘I keep away from people’ – combined vision and hearing loss is isolating more and more older Australians
Our ageing population brings a growing crisis: people over 65 are at greater risk of dual sensory impairment (also known as “deafblindness” or combined vision and hearing loss).
Mental health care in Australia: can we do better?
Recent tragic events have heightened emotions across Australia, particularly anger, fear, helplessness and sadness. Some of the most profound practice and policy changes happen during challenging times, so could Australia use this opportunity to have a robust look at the mental health service ecosystem and turn it around?
Digital psychological services play a vital role in the mental health care landscape
Anxiety disorders and depressive illnesses are very common, but only a small proportion of those affected have access to evidence-based care. Psychological treatment provided via the internet can address some of that unmet need.
Medicare hits middle age, and the future for our GPs is uncertain
As we mark the 40th anniversary of Medicare, Australians are long overdue a clear discussion about how we can guarantee funding for GP services into the future.
Breast cancer screening in Australia may change. Here’s what we know so far
The way women are screened for breast cancer in Australia may change.
