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Health system under pressure as hospital data released

Hospitals across Queensland are under strain amid concerns the busy winter months could put more stress on the health system and blow out patient waiting times.

AAP · May 19, 2024

Doctors demand answers over end-of-life care funding

A peak medical body is calling for urgent end-of-life care funding in the Queensland budget and an explanation as to where previous funding has gone.

AAP · May 12, 2024

Review launched into sexual harassment of health staff

An independent review of sexual assault and harassment policies in Queensland hospitals will be launched amid concerns about workplace culture.

AAP · Mar 12, 2024

Flu threatens young children with only 6 per cent of kids vaccinated

Ash and her young daughter Clancy caught influenza after they forgot to get vaccinated last year. She never wants to experience it again. So why are so many Aussie kids not getting their flu shot?

ABC News · May 8, 2023

New Queensland drug laws will keep thousands of people out of justice system, advocates say

The new laws mean police will issue a warning for first-time minor drug possession and offer a place in a diversionary program. It's hoped thousands of people will be kept out of jail as a result.

ABC News · Apr 19, 2023

Fears vaping generation risk chronic lung disease and shortened life spans as '10,000-puff' devices emerge

University of Sydney associate professor Becky Freeman, who led the Generation Vape study, told the ABC she had seen a vaping device which had advertised 10,000 puffs.

ABC News · Mar 28, 2023

Scientists push to change COVID-19 antiviral guidelines to make medication more accessible in Australia

Some scientists say Australia's guidelines on who can get antivirals is too restrictive. But the federal health department says our use of antivirals is only marginally less than the US.

ABC News · Mar 20, 2023

ACT plan for pharmacists to administer UTI medication criticised by Queensland GPs

The ACT government announces plans to allow pharmacists to provide over-the-counter medication for urinary tract infections, in a move similar to a pilot program heavily criticised in Queensland by local doctors.

ABC News · Mar 3, 2023

Heath bodies praise proposed Qld drug diversion changes

Queensland health organisations have welcomed the expansion of a drug diversion program as a positive step towards a health-based approach to drug use.

AAP · Feb 22, 2023

Queensland medical bodies warn of escalating costs to visit GPs due to payroll tax clash

Queensland's peak medical bodies warn the cost of going to the doctor could skyrocket as general practice comes under more strain due to a clash over tax law.

ABC News · Jan 31, 2023