Widespread breast density reporting ‘premature’, says cancer researcher
BreastScreen SA’s decision to notify women of their breast density after routine mammography is “premature” and not supported by “robust evidence”, says a leading cancer…
Tag: SA (South Australia)
Bed block blamed for latest attack on hospital doctors and nurses
Doctors have called for improved security after yet another violent incident, in which three doctors and two nurses were injured by a mental health patient…
‘Very concerning’: Unregistered doctor worked in ED for six days
Investigations are underway into how an unregistered doctor gained access to an SA ED, where he allegedly treated patients for almost a week earlier this…
Court dismisses $10 million defamation case over GP’s 26-year-old referral letter
A GP accused of defaming a patient in a referral letter he wrote in 1997 has prevailed after the “vexatious” $10 million claim was thrown…
Patient death ‘likely’ avoided if GP ordered ECG and troponin tests: coroner
A coroner has criticised a rural GP for not ordering an ECG or troponin tests for a patient who repeatedly presented with chest pain. It…
‘Pioneering surgeon’ rapped over high-risk procedures
A vascular surgeon regarded as a “pioneer” by his medical peers when it came to treating unusual medical conditions has been sanctioned after a young…
State govt calls for more doctors to join voluntary assisted dying scheme
Dozens of doctors in South Australia have signed up to the state’s voluntary assisted dying scheme ahead of its launch later this month. The state…
AHPRA investigator accused of ‘editing’ evidence used to suspend GP under emergency powers
A GP has been given the green light to return to practice after a court found an AHPRA investigator had edited evidence used by the…
Booster vax interval cut to three months in several states
NSW, Victoria, SA and ACT governments are bringing in the COVID-19 vaccination change by Friday.
GPs refusing to see unvaccinated patients due to scarce PPE
Finding N95 masks has become a 'nightmare' for GPs, leaving some unwilling to do face-to-face consults, says AMA SA's president.
