Spinal surgery billing concerns
A new report has raised questions about alleged inappropriate billing for elective spinal surgeries in Australia, but the Australian Medical Association says compliance issues are overwhelmingly innocent mistakes.
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Support for managing osteoporosis
Osteoporosis contributes to the deaths of about 2300 Australians each year, but it’s hoped an updated management guide will help GPs with early diagnosis and bone health management.
Caution needed when using doxy-PEP for STI prevention
A new consensus statement provides guidance on the use of doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (doxy-PEP) for the prevention of syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhoea among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM).
Disease X: preparing for the next pandemic
As world health authorities stay alert for the next pandemic-causing pathogen, the term “disease X” is making headlines again.
Inadequate bowel preparation leading to poorer colonoscopies
A new resource has been launched to help Australians prepare for colonoscopies in a bid to reduce delays and cancellations caused by ineffective procedures.
Future-proofing the aged care sector
The final report of the Aged Care Taskforce is on the right track to improve the sector, but there needs to be more clarity to make sure it’s viable for the future, experts say.
Push for greater climate urgency in new scorecard
Australia is making some progress to address the impacts of climate change, but greater urgency is needed.
Culture in the curriculum: Indigenous students thrive
Indigenous students in some outback Australian communities are thriving in an educational environment where local culture is respected.
Shackling prisoners in palliative care 'must stop'
There are urgent calls to abandon the restraining of prisoners receiving palliative care, with the ongoing practice blamed on the Australian justice and health systems colliding.
