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Euthanasia
'This substance will cause death’: New euthanasia rules announced
Regulations reveal the head of Victoria’s health department will be given three days to decide whether to sign off on each bid for voluntary euthanasia.
- by Aisha Dow
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Healthcare
'I didn't push it': Women avoid doctors over 'Drama Queen Syndrome'
Hypochondriacs may live longer but the fear of being called a drama queen is stopping women seeking medical help.
- by Kate Aubusson
Inquest
'It's not right': Parents wait years for answers on Melissa's death at private Sydney hospital
When Bruce and Tin Standen took their young daughter to a Sydney private hospital, they trusted she'd be safe while they took a much-needed break with their other children.
Immunisation
Free vaccine for teenagers amidst rise of deadly meningococcal disease
The federal government will fund a free meningococcal vaccine to protect teenagers against the rise of the deadly disease.
- by Kate Aubusson
Hospitals
Door greeters, refreshments: new trial in NSW emergency departments
A trial at some of the busiest emergency departments in Sydney and Lismore aims to make long and anxious waits more comfortable and convenient.
- by Kate Aubusson
National
Healthcare
HIV on the rise in straight Australian men, Kirby Institute report
Rising numbers of straight men are being diagnosed with HIV, with many unknowingly living with the infection for years before they get tested.
- by Kate Aubusson
Health
Health review 'unlikely to deliver meaningful results'
Health Minister Meegan Fitzharris has called for an end to the debate about the need for a board of inquiry, but the Australian Medical Association is standing firm.
- by Daniella White
Healthcare
Major hospital blunders cause dozens of deaths across Victoria
For the first time, Victoria’s public hospitals have revealed their rates of sentinel events, considered the worst types of mishaps.
- by Aisha Dow
Opinion
Healthcare
Yes, ACT Health has some big problems. But there are good stories, too
ACT Health has its share of crises, shortcomings and instability, but there are also successes and achievements. Focusing just on the former can make them worse
- by Dr Ailene Fitzgerald
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Healthcare
Can this 'silver bullet' help halt Australia’s spiraling drugs crisis?
Call for powerful overdose-reversing drug to be distributed for free at Australian pharmacies, emergency departments, homeless shelters and prisons.
- by Aisha Dow
Opinion
Health
Climate: The looming threat to Queensland's health
Queensland’s biggest industry and the nation’s largest employer - the health and social services sector - is under threat like never before.
- by Fahim Tonmoy, David Rissik & Fiona Armstrong