Access to emergency doctors critical
The Australian Medical Association says patients who attend an emergency department at a regional hospital for treatment should always have access to a doctor. abc.net.au |
Warnings About Discounted Pet Drugs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning pet owners about the dangers of buying discounted pet drugs online. feeds.nytimes.com |
U.S. to Let Insurers Raise Fees for Sick Children
The Obama administration said insurers could charge more for children with medical issues, if states allowed it. feeds.nytimes.com |
Chief doctor defends swine flu response
Australia's chief medical officer Dr Jim Bishop has defended the Federal Government's response to the swine flu pandemic. abc.net.au |
Random testing 'would cut jail drug use'
The ACT Opposition has put forward a bill in the Legislative Assembly which would introduce random drug testing at Canberra's jail. abc.net.au |