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Defqon.1 medics hired child sex offender
A medical services provider criticised in an inquest over its care of two revellers who died after taking drugs at Defqon.1 hired a convicted child sex offender in a managerial role last year.
- by Angus Thompson
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Doctors have their say on Royal Perth Hospital surgeon and specialist 'generational war'
Front line medicos have responded to WAtoday's exclusive report on the generations of doctors clashing in WA's health care system over complaints some surgeons and specialists have labelled ridiculous.
- by Nathan Hondros
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Peak health regulator to ask for protection for healthcare complainants
It comes after the ombudsman made 10 recommendations to improve confidentiality safeguards for people making complaints about healthcare practitioners.
- by Rachel Clun
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Australian researchers lead world-first MS research to slow disease
Global research led by the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the University of Melbourne has offered a breakthrough for those diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
- by Melissa Cunningham
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‘Generational war’ rages at RPH with dozens of senior Perth doctors accused of bullying
WA's public health system stands to lose dozens of experienced specialists and surgeons over the handling of bullying claims in what has been described as a 'clash of generations'.
- by Nathan Hondros
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Disability service quarantined, Mikakos confirms AFL crowd discussions
Health Minister Jenny Mikakos notes discussions about allowing a limited number of fans into AFL matches but insists Victoria isn't ready to follow other states.
- by Michael Fowler
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Women in child-caring roles reported drinking more during COVID-19 pandemic
While women reported a greater increase in drinking, men also reported drinking more during that period, a survey has found.
- by Rachel Clun and Dana McCauley
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The reason experts want fewer vitamin D tests
Researchers writing in the Medical Journal of Australia are puzzled by an uptick in the number of vitamin D tests being done, despite advice to limit the testing.
- by Stuart Layt
Coronavirus pandemic
Four new Victorian COVID-19 cases but no new community transmission
Victoria's health authorities are 'quietly hopeful' about suppressing COVID-19, but it will be a week-long wait to see how protests affect the tally.
- by Ashleigh McMillan and Rachel Eddie
Coronavirus pandemic
NSW records 10 days with no locally-acquired coronavirus cases
The only infections reported since May 27 have been in hotel quarantine.
Coronavirus pandemic
Blood donations to be tested in hunt for hidden coronavirus cases
There are potentially thousands of cases missing from official records. Many people may have not felt sick at all.
- by Aisha Dow