Medicine
ALTERNATIVE LABELS
Medical care
Medical policy
Medical research
NARROWER TERMS
Report
Planning and governance of COVID-19 procurements to increase the National Medical Stockpile
This audit examined whether the COVID-19 National Medical Stockpile (NMS) procurement requirement was met through effective planning and governance arrangements.
Report
Patient power: unleashing choice over routine medications
This report finds that many patients are not fully aware of the level of control they are entitled to when it comes to choosing medication. It suggests that pharmacists could play a greater role in the patient care pathway to support patients make choices about...
Journal article
Impact of COVID-19 on healthcare activity in NSW, Australia
COVID-19 has left no healthcare system untouched. The aim of this study was to quantify the changes in activity seen in the NSW health system in the first half of 2020.
Report
General Practice: health of the nation 2020
This report gives a unique overview of Australian general practice, while also addressing the impact of COVID-19 on general practice and patients.
Briefing paper
Optimising healthcare through specialist referral reforms
The specialist referral system is a key operational component of the Australian health system. This briefing argues that moving towards a health service model that places a greater emphasis on the appropriateness of the referral above the profession of the referrer is necessary to bring...
Position paper
Australian healthcare after COVID-19: an opportunity to think differently
Through this position paper, the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association argues that as Australia moves toward a post-COVID world, identifying the changes that are needed to form the foundation of a modern, sustainable and resilient healthcare system, focussed on health outcomes and capable of absorbing...
Guide
COVID-19 in the region: a quick guide
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic across Australia’s immediate region is still unfolding. This guide represents a snapshot of the situation as at early June 2020.
Report
2019 Survey of research culture in Australian NHMRC-funded institutions: survey findings report
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is committed to ensuring that NHMRC-funded research is of the highest quality. In May 2019, the NHMRC commissioned ORIMA Research to conduct a survey on its behalf in relation to the research culture in Australian NHMRC-funded institutions...
Discussion paper
A new generation medicines policy: improved access and equity for New Zealanders
The purpose of this discussion paper is to help stakeholders understand and consider the issues when developing a new generation medicines policy, so that it is fit for the future.
Strategy
Cancer care in the time of COVID-19: a conceptual framework for the management of cancer during a pandemic
This conceptual framework uses published data and guidance to explore system-wide approaches to cancer management during the COVID-19 pandemic. The framework is intended as a useful resource for cancer organisations, health professionals, medical colleges and policy-makers.