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Aussie kids chunk up over the holidays

Medical Forum·December 14, 2023

While Aussie kids are looking forward to some well-deserved time off, research has revealed that too much rest and relaxation could create health problems, with holidays the prime time for excessive weight gain. Read More...

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Patient wins for cosmetic surgery

Medical Forum·December 14, 2023

Australians having cosmetic surgery will be better protected by new National Safety and Quality Cosmetic Surgery Standards, as part of urgent reforms to mitigate safety and quality risks specific to the industry. Read More...

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Bullying and harassment still an issue

Medical Forum·December 14, 2023

More than a third of medical trainees have experienced or witnessed bullying, harassment or racism, according to new survey findings. Read More...

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Mount Hospital sells for $147m

Medical Forum·December 14, 2023

Mount Hospital, the 224-bed acute private hospital on Mounts Bay Road, was recently sold for $147 million to the property investment group Healthco Healthcare & Wellness REIT, part of a national acquisition program that will see the group purchase 11 private hospitals in a deal worth $1.2 billion. Read More...

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Hospital necrophile nabbed

Medical Forum·December 7, 2023

In an unnerving tale for hospital management to consider when hiring contractors, the UK government has issued a 300-plus page report from a recent inquiry into the bizarre offences committed by an electrician -- and frequent morgue visitor. Read More...

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Fewer complaints about bad behaviour

Medical Forum·December 7, 2023

Ahpra’s end of year report has some good news for medical professionals, with an 8.6% drop nationally in notifications made about bad behaviour and 1.5% of registered health practitioners having a concern raised about them in 2022/23. Read More...

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DV training for WA’s first responders

Medical Forum·December 7, 2023

St John WA’s First Responders across the State will benefit from vital family and domestic violence training to ensure they can better support victim-survivors. Read More...

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WA’s elective backlog revealed

Medical Forum·December 7, 2023

The average wait time for elective surgery in WA was 51 days according to the latest data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, up from an average of 40.6 days before the pandemic. Read More...

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Features

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Cervical disc replacements: the long-term evidence

Cardio-metabolic renal syndrome and cardiovascular disease risk

Guest Columns

Screening for child abuse in rural WA emergency departments

The emotional side of money – how to avoid biases to become a better investor

Low iron among WA children – what doctors need to know

Lifestyle

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Medical Forum Weekly

Aussie kids chunk up over the holidays

Patient wins for cosmetic surgery

Bullying and harassment still an issue

Mount Hospital sells for $147m

Hospital necrophile nabbed

Fewer complaints about bad behaviour

DV training for WA’s first responders

WA’s elective backlog revealed

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