Tag: Medical Procedures
Mixed report card for hospitals
The chief executive of the North Coast Area Health service says he's generally pleased with the results of a new patient-feedback survey. [MORE]
Low vaccine take-up amidst safety concerns
Doctors say a low take-up of the swine flu vaccine among pregnant women in Western Australia was probably due to uncertainty surrounding its safety.[MORE]
Surgeon banned over patient deaths
A Gold Coast surgeon has been ordered to retire permanently from medical practice.[MORE]
Australian organ tourists drive sinister trade
Australians are helping fuel a predatory international transplant trade by travelling overseas to buy organs illegally.[MORE]
Rao inquest hears deaths prompted drug practice changes
An inquest in Albury has heard public hospital drug administration practices have changed as a result of an inquiry into the deaths of two patients in southern New South Wales.[MORE]
Bedsore death could have been prevented: coroner
The New South Wales coroner has recommended case workers, carers and nurses be better trained in preventing and managing bedsores after the death of a severely disabled woman in the state's far west.[MORE]
Alarm over waiting list deaths
The Tasmanian Opposition has described as appalling new figures showing more than 120 people died over a 12-month period while waiting for elective surgery.[MORE]
Lucas defends surgery waiting times
The Queensland Opposition has criticised surgery waiting times revealed in the latest public hospitals report for the state.[MORE]
Telethon funds new hospital equipment
Children's charity Telethon has provided funding for a new ultrasound machine at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital. [MORE]
Medicos urge for more stroke units in regions
A medical lobby group says lives are being put at risk because several regional Queensland hospitals do not have an adequate stroke unit. [MORE]
Council can't take credit for surgery plan: health service
The Greater Southern Area Health Service says a decision to reinstate an emergency Caesarean service in Tumut has nothing to do with pressure from the local council.[MORE]
Council claims emergency surgery win
Tumut Shire Council has had a small win after raising concerns about local emergency surgery.[MORE]
Breastscreen is best says Cancer Institute
The chief executive of the New South Wales Cancer Institute has echoed the concerns of North Coast doctors about an alternative breast screening service.[MORE]
Hospital revamp cuts waiting lists
The completion of stage one of the Broome Hospital redevelopment has slashed surgery waiting lists in the Kimberley.[MORE]
Flinders now using robotic surgery
Robotic heart surgery is now being performed at Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide.[MORE]
Face transplant patient thanks doctors, donor
A Spanish farmer who blew his face off in a shooting accident has appeared before TV cameras to thank his transplant surgeons and his face donor's family.[MORE]
Roxon announces MRI for Campbelltown
Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon has announced over $3 million for a new MRI machine and other equipment for Campbelltown Hospital.[MORE]
Breast screening changes worry AMA
The AMA says it is unacceptable the SA Government plans to curtail vital breast screening.[MORE]
Nixon recovering after surgery
The outgoing head of Victoria's Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority, Christine Nixon, is recovering after having gall bladder surgery yesterday.[MORE]
Stem cell scientists unveil lab-grown lung
Scientists have used stem cells to construct a miniature lung which was successfully transplanted into a rat.[MORE]
Minister defends country waiting lists
The WA Health Minister says the number of people waiting for treatment in country hospitals has increased because patients are being processed and placed on waiting lists faster.[MORE]
Queanbeyan doctor shortage hits new lows
Doctors say staff shortages at the Queanbeyan Hospital could be putting lives at risk.[MORE]
Surgery backlog in regions: AMA
The Australian Medical Association says focusing health resources on Perth hospitals has led to a blow-out in the number of patients waiting for surgery in country areas. [MORE]
Operating theatre rudeness could have fatal consequences
If you are thinking about having surgery, you might want to check whether your surgical team gets on well with each other before you go under the knife.[MORE]
