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During the recent Queensland floods, many people were caught without their medicines. This put some people at risk of serious health complications and caused untold additional stress.

‘Medicare Locals’ must be more than just GPs

The Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) has expressed concern that the Australian Government’s plan to establish ‘Medicare Locals’ excludes important areas of the public health sector vital to the improvement of health services.

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The Australian Nursing Federation welcomes the federal government announcement of funding for regional hospitals.

Warfarin may have a significant number of adverse effects on the patient but still remains one of the most effective anticoagulation treatments for a large number of patients. Warfarin has a narrow therapeutic range and remains a difficult drug to manage, especially in the post-discharge period. Shorter periods of hospitalisation, coupled with increasing warfarin usage, are placing additional stress on the community-based services caring for anticoagulated patients.

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Be prepared for the unexpected

‘Medicare Locals’ must be more than just GPs

Boost for clinical placements

INR Monitoring