Monday, 12 August 2024 11:43
82 NEW PARAMEDICS START
NSW Ambulance inducted 82 new paramedic interns in Sydney, with 54 from interstate and two from New Zealand. After a six-week induction, they'll begin the on-road portion of their 12-month internships across the state, mainly in regional areas. This addition supports NSW Ambulance's efforts to provide top emergency healthcare. The State Government is investing in additional paramedics and salary increases to support this workforce.
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Monday, 12 August 2024 11:41
NO CATION ON PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
DR Michelle Gold, President of the Australia New Zealand Society of Palliative Medicine, highlights the distress caused by a shortage of morphine-based medicines in Australia, affecting end-of-life patients. Six essential pain-relieving medications have been withdrawn, forcing doctors to use less effective alternatives. Despite notifying the government, little action has been taken. This shortage disproportionately impacts private and rural patients, with some medications becoming prohibitively expensive. ANZSPM advocates for PBS listing of substitute medicines to ensure equitable access.
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Monday, 12 August 2024 11:40
GPs URGE REBATE INCREASE
THE Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) released the 10th edition of its preventive guidelines, "the Red Book," emphasising mental health. New entries address anxiety, eating disorders, perinatal mental health, gambling, and more. RACGP President Dr. Nicole Higgins urged government support for GPs, particularly in rural areas, advocating for a 20% increase in patient rebates for longer mental health consultations. Professor Danielle Mazza highlighted the importance of early detection and treatment of mental health issues, especially perinatal anxiety and depression, encouraging patients to seek GP help.
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