Introduction by Croakey: In 2015, national consultations were held to guide development of a long-awaited national alcohol strategy. Further national consultations were held in 2017, and thi... Read more
Could our political leaders develop economic policies aimed at achieving better health, social and environmental outcomes? Could we develop a food system based on principles of health and en... Read more
Melissa Sweet writes: The Western Australian Government has endorsed a landmark health review that makes sweeping recommendations for transforming the State’s health spending and services, t... Read more
Please download, read and share this conference report compiling our coverage of the 35th annual scientific meeting of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine, held in Perth last mo... Read more
Doctors’ mental health and professional burnout, the importance of medical leadership in galvanising climate action, governmental deafness on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heal... Read more
Amy Coopes writes: Time-based targets had significantly reduced overcrowding in Australian and New Zealand emergency departments (ED) over the past decade, saving thousands of lives, an emer... Read more
Please download, read and share this report compiling our coverage of the recent Mental Health in the Emergency Department Summit. Marie McInerney covered #MHED18 for the Croakey Conference... Read more
Below is our final post from the recent Mental Health in the Emergency Department Summit, compiling #MHED18 tweets. Warm thanks to all who contributed to sharing the news and discussions. Se... Read more
The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) expects to issue a consensus statement early next year with recommendations for improving the care of people presenting to hospitals wi... Read more
Marie McInerney writes: The creation of a specialist Homeless Team at the Royal Perth Hospital is bringing dramatic changes to the health and wellbeing of homeless people who have traditiona... Read more
