Health checks for older doctors to prove they’re fit to practise

SYDNEY: All Australian doctors aged 70 or over will have to undergo regular health checks… read more

Health gap widens between the rich and poor

MELBOURNE: Being poor and disadvantaged can be deadly in Australia, with a new report showing… read more

Newly released report reveals stark health disparities

CANBERRA: There are urgent calls to increase the current “pathetic” level of funding given to… read more

Hospitals made to pay for their mistakes

SYDNEY: Public hospitals will no longer ­receive commonwealth funding for avoidable complications such as pressure… read more