Poll

Should the sale of non-evidence-based medicines and supplements in pharmacies be more regulated?
  • Yes - should have proven efficacy (81%, 203 Votes)
  • Maybe - some regulation needed (10%, 26 Votes)
  • No - OK if harmless (9%, 21 Votes)

Total Voters: 250

Start Date: June 6, 2014 @ 1:47 am
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Should approval of the appropriate professional board be required for a health professional to refuse service based on a conscientious objection?
  • No (54%, 51 Votes)
  • Yes (35%, 33 Votes)
  • Maybe (11%, 11 Votes)

Total Voters: 95

Start Date: May 30, 2014 @ 4:21 am
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Should residential aged care be part of the health care system?
  • Yes - it's logical (73%, 71 Votes)
  • No - they are different (15%, 15 Votes)
  • Maybe - there could be implications (12%, 11 Votes)

Total Voters: 97

Start Date: May 30, 2014 @ 4:21 am
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Why do you think antibiotic prescribing rates continue to be so high?
  • Patient expectation (44%, 55 Votes)
  • Diagnostic uncertainty (39%, 48 Votes)
  • Other (13%, 16 Votes)
  • Genuine clinical need (4%, 5 Votes)

Total Voters: 124

Start Date: May 23, 2014 @ 2:49 am
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Has there been an overreaction in the medical and general communities to the introduction of a copayment for GP and diagnostic services?
  • No - this changes our health system (46%, 125 Votes)
  • Yes - hysteria (39%, 105 Votes)
  • Maybe - it's still not really clear (15%, 39 Votes)

Total Voters: 269

Start Date: May 23, 2014 @ 2:48 am
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Are you concerned about possible health implications from coal seam gas extraction?
  • Yes - evidence is emerging (80%, 101 Votes)
  • Maybe - research needed (11%, 14 Votes)
  • No - it seems safe (9%, 12 Votes)

Total Voters: 127

Start Date: May 16, 2014 @ 6:13 am
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

How would you describe the health aspects of the federal Budget?
  • A major blow (74%, 201 Votes)
  • Unfortunate but necessary (14%, 38 Votes)
  • Sensible (12%, 33 Votes)

Total Voters: 272

Start Date: May 16, 2014 @ 6:04 am
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Should maintaining a universal health care scheme in Australia be a policy priority for the federal government?
  • Yes - it's the best system (51%, 79 Votes)
  • Yes - but some change is needed (44%, 68 Votes)
  • No - should be user-pays (5%, 7 Votes)

Total Voters: 154

Start Date: May 9, 2014 @ 1:52 am
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Should the legal drinking age be lifted to 21 years to reduce harm to youth from alcohol?
  • Yes - evidence is in (63%, 66 Votes)
  • No - 18-year-olds are adults (24%, 25 Votes)
  • Maybe - other options preferred (13%, 14 Votes)

Total Voters: 105

Start Date: May 9, 2014 @ 1:52 am
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Have you experienced or witnessed bullying in the health system?
  • Yes - both (41%, 42 Votes)
  • Yes - been a victim (30%, 31 Votes)
  • Yes - witnessed it (21%, 22 Votes)
  • No (8%, 8 Votes)

Total Voters: 103

Start Date: May 2, 2014 @ 1:59 am
End Date: No Expiry