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.
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare, but at what environmental cost?
Amidst widespread promotion of artificial intelligence (AI), the environmental impacts are not receiving enough scrutiny, including from the health sector, writes Jason Staines.
Paramedics are less likely to identify a stroke in women than men. Closing this gap could save lives – and money
A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off, either because of a blockage (called an ischaemic stroke) or bleeding (a haemorrhagic stroke). Around 83% of strokes are ischaemic.
Four Corners fallout: speak up about medical workplace abuse or be complicit
The ABC’s Four Corners program God Complex should be regarded as a catalyst for change. Speaking up — safely, lawfully and together — is the first step.
A missing link in paediatric equity: healthcare Gold Card for children in care
A Gold Card for children in care would represent a step toward the kind of coordinated, child-centred healthcare we all strive for, writes Dr Suzanne Packer, AO FRACP.
Strangling the poor in red tape: the role of administrative harms
Many vulnerable people are excluded from the support they need by administrative red tape that leaves them overwhelmed and disempowered, writes Dr Louise Stone.
More people are trying medicinal cannabis for chronic pain. But does it work?
More Australians than ever are being prescribed medicinal cannabis.
A new diagnosis and definition of clinical obesity: what does it mean for clinical practice?
New definitions of obesity aim to overcome current limitations that exclude some people from receiving the health care they need, while pushing others towards unnecessary treatments
Indigenous people need culturally tailored programs to combat type 2 diabetes
A new systematic review finds tailored, culturally appropriate programs are the key to better outcomes, and Australia needs more of these programs to prevent and manage type 2 diabetes among Indigenous youth.
