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Privatise for efficiency or not at all, says ACCC chief 30 July 2021 - Competition watchdog Rod Sims says governments should either privatise to improve the efficiency of our economy, or not privatise at all. He has called for limits on government privatisations, saying the public has lost trust after Read more
Adelaide hospitals in poo transplant trial 29 July - A South Australian poo transplant trial and a “cure” for aggressive ovarian cancer are two medical breakthroughs to hit the news this week. Read more
Members in baby safety win 28 July - ANMF members at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital have secured a big win for newborns’ safety. Read more
290 million people unaware they have the potentially deadly hepatitis virus 28 July - Globally, 90% of people living with hepatitis B and 80% living with hepatitis C are unaware they have the disease (equating to about 290 million people), resulting in the real possibility of developing fatal liver disease or liver cancer an Read more
What are the most important research questions about medicine use in people living with dementia? 28 July - Researchers from the University of South Australia, the University of Sydney, Monash University and the University of New South Wales in partnership with the James Lind Alliance want to hear from nurses (as well as other healthcare professi Read more
Banners speak of union power, diversity and history 27 July - The banners unfurled by union movements drew plenty of admiration at a display back in May. Read more
ANMF seeking clarification on members’ vaccinations 27 July - Following reports by members of feeling pressured by management to get their COVID-19 vaccinations and having the vaccine through fear of job insecurity if they refuse, Read more
FMC nurses in extra staffing win 27 July - Positivity and persistence paid off for Flinders Medical Centre nurses whose combined actions achieved much needed extra staffing for the hospital’s Coronary Care Unit. Read more
PEPA SA Manager (Full Time, RN3 / AHP3) 27 July - The Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach (PEPA) is a national palliative care project managed in South Australia by Palliative Care SA (PCSA). Read more
2021 ANMF (SA Branch) Annual Professional Conference postponed 22 July - Given the current situation across the country with COVID-19, the ANMF (SA Branch) Council has determined to deliver our 2021 Annual Professional Conference digital only event. Read more
Health system facing a ‘catastrophic’ shortage 22 July - Unions warn that South Australian emergency departments would be headed for a “catastrophic” shortage if more health workers were ordered into quarantine because of contact with COVID-19, The Advertiser reports. Read more
Deadly Aussie spider could save heart attack victims 22 July - Here’s some good – albeit slightly creepy crawly – news for you cardiology nurses out there. Read more

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