12 June 2018 — Fact Sheets

Consumer Guide to Reforms

In October 2017, TGA announced the implementation of patient information leaflets and patient implant cards for all implantable medical devices. This was in response to consumer concerns about the limited or absence of information provided about the medical device during surgery.

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6 June 2018 — Presentations and Speeches

Medical Devices Consumer Webinar Presentation

Consumers Health Forum

An introduction to patient implant cards and patient information leaflets for implantable medical devices.

6 June 2018 — Health Voices Issue

Health Voices, Issue 22, April 2018

Consumers Health Forum

The notion that consumers are the silent partners in medical research is changing in step with the rise of consumer influence and individualised therapies.  And in the latest Federal Budget medical research funding is providing for consumers to have a role in helping identify research priorities...

1 June 2018 — Report

Consumer case studies about safety and quality in health care - project information sheet

30 May 2018 — Submission

Draft revised Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare

Consumers Health Forum

At the heart of CHF’s policy agenda is patient-centred care. Our responses to the public consultation have been formed with a patient-centred approach in mind. CHF is a strong advocate of the development of guidelines for all sectors of the health system. While guidelines are only...

23 May 2018 — Report

Engaging consumers in their health data journey

Consumers Health Forum and NPS MedicineWise

Consumer health data – clinical and socio-demographic – is increasingly collected, linked and used, both with and without consumers’ knowledge and informed consent. There is increasing focus on ‘big data’, evidence-informed policy, and the value of data-driven service development and improvement...

21 May 2018 — Report

Carer and Consumer Engagement in Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care

This consensus statement has been developed by Palliative Care Australia, Consumers Health Forum
of Australia and Carers Australia. Palliative care and end-of-life care should be strongly responsive
to the needs, preferences and values of people, their families and carers. People...

18 May 2018 — Submission

Senate Inquiry into the Accessibiltiy and quality of mental health service in rural and remote Australia

CHF believe all Australians, no matter their location, should have access to safe, good quality and timely health care. Rates of mental health conditions and suicide are much higher in rural and remote areas. Yet, unfortunately we find the mental health workforce unevenly distributed across...

9 May 2018 — Presentations and Speeches

CHF's analysis of Federal Budget 2018

Consumers Health Forum

We welcome the greater consumer focus in the 2018 Budget, however longer-term primary health care reforms must remain on the radar as part of keeping Medicare up to date.  

20 April 2018 — Report

Chronic disease services in South Eastern Melbourne Information sheet

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