Policy Archives - Healthed

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Policy

Clinical Articles

AHPRA’s new CEO says it’s time to rethink the system

But reforming the complaints process will be a mammoth task. Can he deliver real change?

Expert/s: Sophia Auld, Lynnette Hoffman

Policy

Clinical Articles

Woolies rewards points for booking telehealth – better access or bribery?

Is offering 'Everyday Rewards' for seeing a Healthylife doctor going too far?

Expert/s: Healthed

Policy

Mr David Gardner

Podcasts

AHPRA-proof your practice – Social media risks for GPs

David Gardner outlines the major risks for healthcare practitioners who engage with social media.

Expert/s: Mr David Gardner

Policy

Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Does AHPRA need to be reined in…or struck off?

GPs call for greater checks and balances on the regulator's power...

Expert/s: Lynnette Hoffman

Policy

Dr Christopher Rudge

Clinical Articles

New rules for cosmetic injectables aim to make the industry safer. Will they work?

New guidelines to regulate Australia’s booming cosmetic procedures industry have been called “tough” and “a crackdown” in media reports this week.

Expert/s: Dr Christopher Rudge

Policy

Clinical Articles

Should pharmacists get to call themselves ‘doctor’?

A new 12-month qualification allows them to use the title, but is it in the public interest?

Expert/s: Sophia Auld

Policy

Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Medical misogyny headline grab misses the real issues, GPs say

Doctor-blaming in the media ignores the complexities behind disparities in women’s health…

Expert/s: Lynnette Hoffman, Sophia Auld

Policy

Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Pharmacist prescribing pilot expanded as evaluation reveals major gap

Fragmented care not just a hypothetical risk, report shows...

Expert/s: Lynnette Hoffman

Policy

Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

Serious concerns about AHPRA power to suspend without proof

‘Guilty until proven innocent’ with doctors in limbo for years, experts say

Expert/s: Lynnette Hoffman

Policy

Prof Helena Teede AM

Clinical Articles

Flawed medical studies can end up in guidelines

As many as 40% of studies included in systematic reviews may have integrity issues....

Expert/s: Prof Helena Teede AM, Prof Ben W. Mol, Aya Mousa

Policy

Lynnette Hoffman

Clinical Articles

60-day prescribing failure – don’t blame GPs

Experts blame inertia for low uptake, but GPs say it's quality of care concerns...

Expert/s: Lynnette Hoffman

Policy, Public health

Prof Jon Wardle

Clinical Articles

These complementary therapies may soon be eligible for private health insurance rebates

Private health insurers may soon be able to offer rebates for seven complementary therapies previously prohibited...

Expert/s: Prof Jon Wardle