Beware of Dr Google
Associate Prof Megan Munsie says it is incredibly important to make sure you get the facts before you pursue any form of treatment and don't rely on the internet for medical advice.read more
View ArticleAre Abbott’s careful words a smokescreen on RU486?
After the announcement that the abortion drugs RU486 and Misoprostol could be approved for tax subsidy by the government, Greens senator for NSW Lee Rhiannon questions the motives of Tony Abbott’s...
View ArticleAre senior Australians being squeezed by the cost of living?
The cost of living remains a major political and social issue for older Australians. The rising cost of health care in particular is a concern for an ageing population, says Dr Tim Adair from the...
View ArticleAttitudes and evidence will underpin disability reform
There still remain a lot of barriers in our urban landscape for people with a disability. Craig Wallace would like to see a national survey on community attitudes towards disability to give us solid...
View ArticleCreating a better community for everyone
Today is the International Day of People with Disability. The Patron of this event, Emeritus Professor Ron McCallum, urges us as a community to become more aware of persons with disabilities.read more
View ArticleTrending in the right direction – but a long way to go
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has recently launched two reports on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. Jane Powles says that while they indicate a trend in the right direction, we need...
View ArticleFood labelling – cutting through the hype
Consumers relying on food packaging may find it difficult to sort out nutrition facts from marketing hype. Clare Hughes, Nutrition Program Manager of Cancer Council NSW, explains how the Health Star...
View ArticleGood intentions – unintended outcomes
Designing public policy in a multi-disciplinary world is difficult. Peter Fritz gives examples of policies with good intentions and unintended outcomes.read more
View ArticleGene patents not so bad
There has been strong opposition to a Federal Court decision that human genes can be controlled by private companies. Medical ethicist Dr Alberto Giubilini says the patenting of genes by private...
View ArticleEducating for consumer engagement in health care
Professor Peter Brooks AM is Professorial Fellow of the Centre for Health Policy School of Population and Global Health at the University of Melbourne. At the recent Global Access Partners Summit on...
View ArticleNew society to challenge public policy decision-making norms
The Society for Progress and Wellbeing is a movement where progress and wellbeing considerations will be just as important as financial considerations in decision making. Its Director Andrew Thornton...
View ArticleXanax or fingertips?
New technologies bring about major changes not only in our social and family interactions, but also in healthcare. Gabrielle Davies allows us a glimpse into a future of a healthier and better informed...
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Protecting our future
iDEA16: Protecting our Future takes place in Brisbane from 15 to 17 April 2016. This is a conference for medical professionals and students and open to everyone who cares about health and the future....
View ArticlePutting people at the centre of the workers insurance system for successful...
Most people who were injured are keen to return to work in a reasonable timeframe, but some have more complex needs and require a different model of care. Dr Caroline Howe says it’s crucial that the...
View ArticleWellbeing begins with ‘We’
Many of Australia’s challenges stem from poor relationships and unsupportive environments. Dr Sue Roffey argues that our wellbeing as individuals and a community is limited unless we are positively...
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