A revolutionary mobile app called the GoodSAM, which was recently launched in Victoria has the ability to alert off-duty medical professionals such as paramedics and firefighters so they can respond to emergencies near their location and save lives. This app is already being used in the UK, and is now also available in Victoria, Australia.
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Misleading “Gluten Free’’ Dishes In Melbourne
Avoiding gluten is extremely crucial for people with coeliac disease, but its been discovered that many gluten free dishes in restaurants across Melbourne actually contain levels of gluten that is dangerous for people with the autoimmune disorder.
Low Risk Prostate Cancer Deemed Curable
According to a new study that was published in the Medical Journal of Australia, around three-quarters of Australian men who are diagnosed with low risk prostate cancer are not being closely monitored to detect the spread of the disease. Due to this fact, these men are missing the opportunity to be cured of the disease.
Clinic in Melbourne Believes to be Sexist
Myhealth North Eltham, a doctors’ clinic located in Melbourne is apparently charging their patients more if you wish to see a female doctor. Kristen Hilton, Victoria’s equal opportunity and human rights commissioner has warned that the clinic may be breaking the law. A photo was uploaded on Twitter showing the clinic’s list of prices which clearly shows that patients have to pay an additional $7 in order to see a female doctor.
Unearthed Super Hero Protein
It looks like scientists may have discovered a way to stop aging. Queensland University of Technology researchers have created a new drug with super hero protein that has the great potential to slow the aging process, delay and possibly prevent the onset of a wide range of diseases including diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s and arthritis.
Massive Hospital Job Losses
Hospital service provider Spotless has unfortunately lost its contract at Flinders Medical Centre and Modbury Hospital. Because of this, approximately 220 hospital workers could lose their jobs. Spotless staff were informed that the company’s contracts would not be renewed and that their competitor ISS Australia is going to take over the contracts starting in December. United Voice, the union that represent the workers affected by the massive hospital job losses has stated that there were 120 at Flinders Medical Centre and around 100 Spotless workers employed at Modbury Hospital.
Mistake Causes Mayhem for Autistic Children
Many autism groups have expressed their outrage towards the Australian federal government due to the fact they have unintentionally published certain changes for a large number of autistic children that would deny them direct access to the national disability insurance scheme or NDIS. They were shocked after discovering this major blunder that was made to the operational guidelines of the NDIS. This is a document that indicates the conditions that qualify people access to the scheme. It was published on the website of the NDIA and the shocking change remove direct eligibility for all but the most severe cases of autism.
Arthritis Impacts Mental Health
According to the results of the Medibank Better Health Index1 annual survey that involved more than 50,000 Australians, 22.3% of people with arthritis also had a diagnosis of depression compared to 16.3% of the general population. New research has discovered that people who have arthritis are more likely to suffer from anxiety, depression and have some panic attacks.
The survey also found that panic attacks affected 7.3% of of people with arthritis compared with 5.8% of the general population, while sufferers were twice as likely to struggle with sleeping issues.
Waiting in Vain from NDIS Plan Review Outcome
An investigation by the Commonwealth Ombudsman has discovered that Australians with disabilities are experiencing long delays when they try to have their mishandled National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plans reviewed. They are facing delays of up to 9 months. It’s been revealed by this report that up to 8,000 people are stuck waiting for an outcome. There are several reasons people seek reviews of their plans, for instance, there is wrong or inadequate support and equipment is involved. Around 140,000 Australians are now covered by the NDIS but that number is expected to increase to 475,000 by early next decade.
My Health Record Withdraw Date Revealed
The Australian federal government has revealed that any Australian who doesn’t want to have a personal e-health record will have from July 16 to October 15 to opt out of the national scheme. It was previously announced that by the end of 2018, a My Health Record will be created for all Australians but according to the Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA), they can opt-out during the three-month period.