Doctors reveal key to fix Medicare bulk billing
Doctors are calling for a $4.5 billion cash injection to overhaul Medicare and lift bulk billing rates by boosting the rebate for a standard GP appointment and properly funding longer consults.
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‘Oh s**t’: 20yo dies instantly from party trick
A coroner wants change after a young mother of two died at her child’s birthday party from a common trick many wrongly believe is “harmless”.
‘Unhinged’: Scary TikTok trend exposed
Some influencers claim this one simple step could ease a lot of health issues, including bad breath and snoring – but is it safe?
‘She’s scared’: Mum thought tot had a virus – it was a tumour
Three-year-old Eve Robertson was hallucinating rainbows and stars on the ceiling of her hospital bed after a common virus lead to a devastating diagnosis.
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Huge step toward ending medical misogyny in Victoria
Medical misogyny has for years labelled women “too unreliable to study”, but now dedicated research on women’s health in Victoria could hold the key to a breakthrough.
Call after botched boob job death
A fresh decision has been handed down after an unregistered doctor was convicted of the manslaughter of a patient following a botched boob job.
Popular beach tested over cancer concern
An environmental watchdog is set to test waters at a popular beach over concerns of cancer-causing “forever chemicals”.
Dark truth about virus ripping through China
A worrying new respiratory virus is reportedly overwhelming hospitals in China. But some experts say there’s an even bigger problem staring at us down the barrel.
‘Very real concerns’ for Perth, WA
The AMA has raised concerns about an “influx” of 150 trainee doctors from India who are slated to arrive in Perth this month.
‘Hell of a journey’: Mum-of-four’s disease masks cancer diagnosis
After dismissing her symptoms and collapsing multiple times on her home floor, Tara Tedge was diagnosed with a life-altering disease which she wants to raise awareness for so no-one else has to go through what she is.
I lost 40kg in 16 months – and this is what really helped me do it
At her heaviest, Georgina Willard weighed almost 90kg and didn’t feel healthy. But she used specific kinds of goals to help her lose 40kg — and she still enjoys cookie-dough croissants.
Warning after 41 Aussies drown in 36 days
An expert has issued a dire warning after 41 people drowned in Australian waterways over the holiday period.
Push for sweeping Aussie junk food ban
A fresh push is underway for a federal ban on advertisements for unhealthy food and drink, citing concerns for the welfare of children.
Nightmare for SA parents after routine GP visit
What started as a routine check-up turned into a heartbreaking journey of scans, hospital stays and treatment for eight-month-old Ibrahim.
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