In the media
WHO chief outlines five 'vital changes' to
address inequities
Investing in equitable production and access to COVID-19
vaccines, tests and treatments, is among five "vital
changes" the world needs to make this year to address the
inequalities the pandemic has exacerbated (07 April 2021).
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ARPANSA launches radiation training for workers
ARPANSA has developed
free Occupational Radiation Exposure training for all people
working in medical facilities that use ionising radiation. This
includes hospitals and clinics that use X-rays, computed tomography
scans or nuclear medicine (07 April 2021).
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How smarter health care can cut costs and help
Australians with chronic conditions
Almost 40 per cent of us have at least one long-term
(chronic) physical health condition, such as diabetes, arthritis, a
respiratory condition, or kidney disease. The Productivity
Commission presented case studies of 17 initiatives that have
delivered, or are on track to deliver, sustainable outcomes for
people living with chronic health conditions and the health system
(07 April 2021).
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Queensland
No further delay for euthanasia laws as blueprint is
finalised
The Queensland Law Reform Commission appears on track to
deliver draft voluntary assisted dying laws next month (09 April
2021).
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E-cigarettes help smokers quit for good
Lead author Dr Gary Chan from UQ's National Centre for
Youth Substance Use Research said there was increased global
evidence to support the effectiveness of using e-cigarettes to
assist smokers in quitting (07 April 2021).
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Practice and Regulation
Queensland
ASEA: Queensland Asbestos rules amended
Twenty Work Health and Safety Codes of Practice have been
updated in Queensland, and asbestos regulations have been changed.
These changes will take effect from 1 May 2021.
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