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Don’t let opt out debate shroud potential benefits of My Health Record

19 July 2018 — Media release
Australians should not lose sight of the great potential benefits of the My Health Record in the current debate about the provisions for opting out of My Health Record. “There may well be issues of real concern about the privacy and security of MHR and these must be resolved if the development is...

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19 July 2018 — Media release

Don’t let opt out debate shroud potential benefits of My Health Record

Australians should not lose sight of the great potential benefits of the My Health Record in the current debate about the provisions for opting out of My Health Record. “There may well be issues of real concern about the privacy and security of MHR and these must be resolved if the development is...
18 July 2018 — Media release

Raise the Rate to improve health supported by official evidence

Lifting the single Newstart payment by $75 a week would yield widespread health benefits for disadvantaged Australians, and the evidence supporting such a move is contained in the Government’s own publication, Australia’s health 2018 , the Consumers Health Forum said today. “We support the ACOSS...
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Upcoming Events

18 September 2018

Inaugural Youth Health Forum

The Inaugural Youth Health Forum will bring together a group of young people aged 16 - 30 to share their views on the Australian health and social care system on 18-19 September 2018 The forum will provide these youth with an opportunity to: discuss and better understand the health and social care...
10 October 2018 — Brisbane, QLD

42nd IHF World Hospital Congress

The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association and Queensland Health welcomes hospital and health service leaders from around the world to Brisbane for the 42nd World Hospital Congress, 10-12 October 2018 at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC), Australia . The World Hospital...

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Patient Opinion is an independent site about your experiences of Australian health services, good or bad. They pass your stories to the right people to make a difference.

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