New measles cases in Queensland show ‘herd immunity’ is more important than ever
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared Australia free of measles in 2014.
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Position Statement on Advancing Gender Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Australian Healthcare Leadership
Protecting and advancing gender equity, diversity, and inclusion in healthcare leadership is not only a moral imperative — it is essential to the health, resilience, and effectiveness of our workforce and systems.
Prevention, productivity, and public health. Can we prioritize all three at once?
The Public Health Association of Australia’s annual meeting brought together speakers with diverse viewpoints and perspectives on the seemingly intractable problem of preventive health in Australia
Social media for doctors: your comments and messages count as your content
Even casual online interactions can carry professional risk, writes Dr Maria Li
University of Technology Sydney plans to cut public health at the worst possible time
Australia has just emerged from one of the worst global health crises in living memory. COVID-19 showed us how critical public health expertise is to protect lives, guide governments and support vulnerable communities. It also exposed workforce shortages across public health, health services management, palliative care and diabetes education — all areas the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has proposed to cut on Wednesday, 17 September, as part of their so-called “Operational Sustainability Initiative”.
It’s OK to use paracetamol in pregnancy. Here’s what the science says about the link with autism
United States President Donald Trump has urged pregnant women to avoid paracetamol except in cases of extremely high fever, because of a possible link to autism.
Can a hospital hold a conscience?
When I first entered medical school and heard the term “conscientious objection”, I was slightly confused. Having been a war history enthusiast in high school, a conscientious objector to me had always been associated with individuals refusing military service.
Older Australians collect an average of 31 PBS scripts a year – new research
Australians are living longer than ever before. While this is broadly good news, ageing well comes with a range of challenges.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Difference: A Neurodivergent Perspective Beyond Misogyny and Socioeconomic Bias
I write this essay from the perspective of a GP working across both adult and adolescent correctional centres. Diagnosed autistic with ADHD, I have become a strong advocate for neurodivergent leadership, recognising the urgency of accelerating inclusion and diversity, and the many strengths and unique perspectives that neurodivergent people bring to governance and leadership.
