Queensland pathologist Dr Mark Wyche has said that a cut in the rebate for pathology may not augur well for healthcare, especially for victims of chronic diseases or for those from rural areas.
The Federal Government has done away with a funding agreement between the coalition and all pathology companies. According to Dr Wyche, this move will impact regional pathologists as it seeks to cut the rebate for the tests conducted on-site at labs.
Diagnostic Tests for Malaria Underused in Zambia
Despite improvements in the ability to diagnose malaria, these diagnostic tests are often underused in Zambia, and patients with negative test results are often prescribed anti-malaria medications.
Despite improvements in the ability to diagnose malaria, these diagnostic tests are often underused in Zambia, and patients with negative test results are often prescribed anti-malaria medications.
Efforts to conduct a meeting with Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon proved futile.
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New Approach to Identify Cancerous Cells Developed
Cancer diagnosis will soon become more accurate and less straining for cytologists and pathologists, thanks to researchers who have developed an automatic method based on vibrational
Cancer diagnosis will soon become more accurate and less straining for cytologists and pathologists, thanks to researchers who have developed an automatic method based on vibrational
Canadians Despair for Family Doctors
Across Canada experts have raised serious concerns over the increasing shortage of family physicians. That in turn means more and more delay in referrals, with adverse consequences for the ailing.
Across Canada experts have raised serious concerns over the increasing shortage of family physicians. That in turn means more and more delay in referrals, with adverse consequences for the ailing.
