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Tuesday, 22 September 2009
Case study 58: Report - Antibiotics and respiratory tract illness thinking of patient-centred care
Brenda is a 25-year-old marketing executive. She presents today worried about her cough and hoarse voice as she has to give a presentation to her company board next week.
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Tuesday, 22 September 2009
Giving Rural Obstetricians and Anaesthetists a Well Earned Rest
The Minister for Indigenous Health, Rural and Regional Health and Regional Services Delivery, Warren Snowdon, has announced the start of the General Practitioner Anaesthetist Locum Scheme for the rural and remote GP anaesthetist workforce.
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Tuesday, 22 September 2009
Letter to General Practitioners from the Chief Medical Officer (PDF)
This letter is to update General Practitioners on Australia's response to the pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza and the national rollout of a new specific vaccine to protect the Australian community.
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Tuesday, 22 September 2009
(H1N1) 2009 Vaccination Program - Information for Health Professionals (PDF)
This fact sheet includes the latest information on the vaccination program. Vaccinations are scheduled to commence 30 September 2009.
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Tuesday, 22 September 2009
$70M to boost Cancer Survival for Thousands
The Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, today visited the Garvan St Vincent's Cancer Centre to hold a consultation with health professionals on recommendations of the National Health and Hospital Reform Commission.
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Monday, 21 September 2009
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Vaccination Program
The start date of the program has not yet been confirmed by the Commonwealth, however, it is anticipated it will commence as soon as possible.
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