Health professionals across the region are being reminded of the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS) for their patients. IPTAAS is a NSW government scheme that provides financial assistance to eligible patients who travel for treatment not available locally.
University of Sydney researchers are inviting GP practices to participate in the NHMRC-funded COMFORT clinical trial, which will evaluate a care model for low back pain.
The Tamworth Integrated Pain Service ‘TIPS’ team will now be taking some of their programs out to rural hubs to facilitate patient access to specialist healthcare.
Four research teams will share in over $5.5 million in targeted funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to investigate ways to identify and support people with chronic disease who are experiencing loneliness and social isolation.
As the first update in over a decade, the guideline introduces a shift in the way Australian clinicians will assess and manage cardiovascular disease risk.
National Pain Week 2023 is Australia’s annual awareness event for chronic pain. The “she’ll be right” attitude is often adopted when addressing individuals chronic pain, leading to worsened, long-term impacts for both themselves, their family, friends, and colleagues.