Tag: Medical Procedures
Opposition queries surgery summer break
The NSW Government and Opposition are at odds over a summer holiday for elective surgery.[MORE]
Mother happy with handling of cancer bungle
The mother of a young cancer patient says she is happy with handling of a treatment error in SA.[MORE]
Cancer parent not surprised by treatment bungle
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The parents of a child treated at Adelaide's Women's and Children's Hospital say they are not surprised about recent mistakes with chemotherapy doses given to young cancer patients.[MORE]
Bathurst maternity ward at 'crisis point'
The Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists says Bathurst Hospital's maternity ward is at a "crisis point".[MORE]
Conjoined twin dies after separation surgery
A one-week-old conjoined twin died following high-risk emergency surgery to separate her from her sister, a London hospital said.[MORE]
AMA urges audit review after cancer bungle
The AMS is calling for an hospital audit review after yesterday's admission of another cancer bungle in SA.[MORE]
Doctor performs SMS amputation after hippo attack
A British surgeon volunteering in the Democratic Republic of Congo has used text message instructions to perform a life-saving arm amputation, he said.[MORE]
Another bungle prompts cancer treatment review
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Another cancer treatment bungle in SA prompts a review of all public and private hospitals.[MORE]
Another cancer bungle at SA hospital
Another cancer treatment error affects 11 patients at an Adelaide hospital.[MORE]
Cancer scanner honours late premier
Tasmania's only PET scanner for cancer diagnosis is now open to private and public patients.[MORE]
Doctors' group protests against maternity services move
The fight to retain services at a New South Wales far south coast hospital has received the backing the Rural Doctors Association, which mounted a protest in Sydney at the weekend over a range of health issues.[MORE]
Heart valve hope for elderly patients
A treatment is being trialed that is expected to reduce the need for open heart surgery in elderly people.[MORE]
Bathurst doctor offers to work for free
A Bathurst-based surgeon has launched a fresh attempt to restart surgical services in Bourke.[MORE]
Modbury Hospital cancer services cut: Oppn
The SA Opposition says the Govt has cut cancer treatment services at the Modbury Hospital.[MORE]
New plan to reduce surgery waiting lists
Tasmania's Health Minister Lara Giddings has launched a plan to reduce the elective surgery waiting list by 1,500 operations over the next year.[MORE]
SA bill to allow dead partner's sperm in IVF
The SA Govt plans IVF changes that would allow use of a dead partner's sperm.[MORE]
Cancer error review clears staff
Another inquiry has cleared staff of wrongdoing over a cancer treatment error at an Adelaide hospital.[MORE]
Health service moves to cut ultrasound wait times
The Greater Western Area Health Service wants to talk to local doctors and specialists to try to reduce waiting times for ultrasounds.[MORE]
Young warned of body piercing risks
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A program is teaching young people the infection risks from body piercing.[MORE]
Doctor loses misconduct appeal
A former Hobart gynaecologist found guilty of professional misconduct has lost his appeal against the finding.[MORE]
Landmark windpipe transplant uses patient's stem cells
The pioneering transplant of a windpipe stripped of its cells and seeded with recipient stem cells has given a 30-year old Colombian woman a new lease on life, according to a study released today.[MORE]
Australian researchers make kidney gene breakthrough
Babies who suffer from fatal kidney defects in the womb could have a chance at survival, thanks to a genetic breakthrough by Australian scientists currently being tested at the birthplace of Dolly the cloned sheep. [MORE]
Blood donor SOS
The Red Cross blood service in Tasmania has put out an urgent call for donors with 'O' and 'A' blood groups.[MORE]
Melbourne Cup blamed for blood shortage
The Red Cross Blood Service is calling for new donors to boost blood supplies across New South Wales.[MORE]
Tas surgery waiting times rank poorly
New figures have ranked Tasmania's elective surgery waiting times among the worst in the nation.[MORE]
