RACGP urges action on telehealth
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has urged the new federal Government to address several issues affecting the efficiency and effectiveness of Australia’s telehealth services. Read More...
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ECU scholarship for refugee nurses
With the war in Ukraine a tragic, ongoing feature of 2022, Edith Cowan University has opened its arms to refugee nurses with a free scholarship program, offering nurses forced to flee their homes the chance to use their skills in Australia. Read More...
5-minute point-of-care testing
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Eating disorder update
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Cervical screening changes
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