What are physician assistants? Can they fix the doctor shortage?
If you've tried to get an appointment to see a GP or specialist recently, you will likely have felt the impact of Australia's doctor shortages.
Feb 11, 2025
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Medical airlifts less likely for minorities, study finds
Time is of the essence during a medical emergency, and helicopter transport is often essential to saving a patient teetering near death.
Jan 27, 2025
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There's another scary side to Halloween—button battery safety risks
Two-thirds of Australian parents are unaware of the symptoms of button battery ingestion, according to a study by the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ).
Oct 31, 2024
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Boarding admitted stroke patients in the emergency department is financially costly: Study
Boarding admitted patients in the emergency department for acute stroke is financially costly, according to a study published in Annals of Emergency Medicine.
Oct 24, 2024
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Urgent care or ER? With 'one-stop shop,' hospitals offer both under same roof
Facing an ultracompetitive market in one of the nation's fastest-growing cities, UF Health is trying a new way to attract patients: a combination emergency room and urgent care center.
Aug 8, 2024
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Income and regional disparities dictate how young people use health care services
There is a stark contrast in how young people access health care, depending on their income and where they live.
Jul 29, 2024
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Study finds new program streamlined hospice transitions from the emergency department
For patients who are in the final stages of both gradual and sudden terminal illnesses, hospice care can provide safe, comfortable, and dignified care at the end of life. However, many patients, especially those with complex ...
Jul 8, 2024
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Study explores the link between stock market fluctuations and emergency room visits in China
The advent of computerized trading and fintech platforms has made investing in stocks easier and more accessible to individuals worldwide. This has led to an increase in stock market participation in many countries, including ...
Closing of rural hospitals leaves towns with unhealthy real estate
In March 2021, this town of about 2,000 residents in the hills of east Tennessee lost its hospital, a 54-bed acute care facility. Campbell County, where Jellico is located, ranks 90th of Tennessee's 95 counties in health ...
Jul 1, 2024
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Hospital doctors in England launch new strike ahead of election
Junior hospital doctors in England began a five-day strike on Thursday, a week before a general election in which the state of the publicly funded National Health Service is a major issue.
Jun 27, 2024
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