SA’s dodgiest fake medicos revealed as watchdog hits 100 prosecutions
A “dentist” with no qualifications and a “doctor” who practised for a decade without papers are among 100 dodgy medicos prosecuted by the health regulator.
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Exposed: Dodgy healthcare frauds conning patients
From a “dentist” with no qualifications, to a liar selling a fake cancer cure, these are the Victorian fraudsters prosecuted by the health regulator.
Students unite after peer’s tragic death
Camberwell Grammar students are coming together to raise vital research funds, less than two years after their 15-year-old mate had a fatal anaphylactic reaction.
Safest time for pregnant mums to give birth revealed
Should hospitals offer mothers an elective induction before they hit 40 weeks? The answer – based on data from 1.6 million women – might surprise you.
Beaumaris nurse took stolen drugs at work
A nurse who took opioids while working at a clinic has been barred from nursing and says she is “deeply remorseful and ashamed”.
The vaccine myths Aussie parents are falling for
It’s a leading cause of preventable death in young kids – but an astonishing survey reveals many parents are misinformed about this dangerous illness. See the facts all parents should know.
The miracle mob who saved a surfer’s life
A split second decision for a surf at Warrnambool’s Flume beach almost killed Garry Druitt, but a perfect storm of quick-thinking strangers saved a man’s life.
Watchdog reveals govt couldn’t measure health project success
The state’s watchdog has revealed the Andrews government couldn’t tell if its own state-funded hubs had boosted patients’ access to vital health services.
Hundreds of paramedics caught up in private data leak
Hundreds of Victorian paramedics have had their private medical data — including drug and alcohol testing results — leaked to the full workforce.
Shock stats reveal Vic cancer patients’ struggles
New data reveals the biggest issues facing Victorian cancer patients and there are warnings it will only get worse.
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