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Woes continue as doctors mutiny against new hospital's medical director
Senior doctors have passed a vote of no confidence in the medical director of the Northern Beaches Hospital the day its CEO resigned in the wake of serial problems at the new facility.
- by Kate Aubusson
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As they waited hours for help, Rick’s daughter grabbed a carving knife
Families forced to care for suicidal loved ones say they are being left behind by Victoria’s struggling mental health services.
- by Aisha Dow
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Push to ban rogue operators from using 'cosmetic surgeon' title
Restrictions as to who can call themselves "cosmetic surgeons" would be brought in under sweeping recommendations aimed at protecting patients from botched treatments.
- by Kate Aubusson
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Crisis talks under way amid threats to cancel all elective surgeries at new hospital
Specialists at Northern Beaches Hospital have called a crisis meeting and anaesthetists concerned about patient safety have threatened to cancel all elective surgeries.
- by Kate Aubusson
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New mental health facility could care for extreme cyber-bullying cases
The new $27 million replacement for the demolished Barrett Adolescent Centre for young people with mental health issues may help with cyber-bullying cases, Queensland's former chief psychiatrist says.
- by Tony Moore
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'Hiccups': concerns played down at Northern Beaches Hospital opening
The mounting concerns over the running of the new Northern Beaches Hospital have been characterised as “hiccups” by Health Minister Brad Hazzard at the $600 million facilities’ official opening on Monday.
- by Kate Aubusson
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Staff shortage forces Northern Beaches Hospital to 'cancel surgeries'
Doctors blame a lack of medical staff for the cancellation of some elective surgeries – a claim the private operator of the new Sydney hospital denies.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
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How Queensland became a leader in medical technology start-ups
Queensland has the second-highest number of start-ups in Australia behind New South Wales - why are so many for medical technology?
- by Lucy Stone
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'Appalling': How to avoid unsafe trampoline parks 'in for quick buck'
Only a quarter of trampoline parks are planning to comply with tough new safety standards, the Herald can reveal.
- by Esther Han
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'Chaotic': What Northern Beaches Hospital doctors, patients are saying
The Northern Beaches Hospital has only been open for 17 days, but the Herald's investigation has set off a large wave of stories from staff at all levels and patients in all age groups.
- by Esther Han
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Doctors threaten to withhold treatment at Northern Beaches Hospital
The group representing junior doctors made an extraordinary move to force the health ministry to immediately address problems at the hospital.
- by Esther Han & Pallavi Singhal