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ACT govt 'undercutting' efforts to make GP visits cheaper, doctors say

Canberrans could end up paying $15 more to see their GP.

The Canberra Times

Ten years on and Canberra's maternity unit has the same problems

'We can't allow it to continue', the health minister said in 2014.

The Canberra Times

Stephen-Smith says damning review confirmed 'existing challenges'

The Minister does not expect training accreditation to be lost.

The Canberra Times

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'Chronic understaffing': Obstetrics, gynaecology hospital dept at risk

Staff feel burnt out and disrespected, a damning review has found.

The Canberra Times

Former Calvary staff felt 'pressure' to transition to CHS

Dozens of staff received a redundancy but others were left 'waiting, waiting, waiting'.

The Canberra Times

'More of a best before': Health bosses say machines still work

Fourteen of 39 machines are deemed end of useful life.

The Canberra Times

Workers had warned about reporting risks of digital health record

Concerns were not properly escalated, the Health Minister said.

The Canberra Times

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Decriminalising drugs may lead to surge in pill testing

A larger pill-testing site may be needed.

The Canberra Times

One in 10 samples at Canberra's pill testing lab binned by users after analysis

The cost of the service was also higher than originally planned.

The Canberra Times

Govt abandons plans for elective surgery centre at UC hospital

The project has been quietly shelved.

The Canberra Times

Community health centre expansion will reduce hospital stays: minister

A new health infrastructure plan was released on Tuesday.

The Canberra Times

$50 million cost to transfer Calvary, budget papers reveal

There will also be $64 million for design work on a new hospital.

The Canberra Times

'Hospital in the home' program for kids in ACT budget

It's part of a nearly $16 million paediatrics package.

The Canberra Times

Directors warned of 'significant patient risk' in fetal medicine

There have been 'sustained staff shortages' in the unit.

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Support payments for health students 'really important'

The measure is part of the territory budget.

The Canberra Times

Garran Surge Centre to be removed 'as soon as possible' in budget

Funding will also include rehabilitation of the Garran Oval itself.

The Canberra Times

'You can't divide that': ACT police don't support carve outs for serious offences

But police only want the age to rise to 12, not 14.

The Canberra Times

'Staffing levels are so thin': Union's warning if nurses leave

Union warns of implications for wards ahead of Calvary takeover.

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'Unlikely that we will have crosses' after takeover: Stephen-Smith

The Minister said this would be a matter for Calvary.

The Canberra Times

New consumer reference group to advise on hospital, future health projects

The ACT government made the announcement as the next stages for Calvary commence.

The Canberra Times

Culture an 'ongoing matter of concern' in obstetrics

Training accreditation in the unit has been reviewed.

The Canberra Times

Calvary told govt it could build hospital cheaper and quicker

The negotiations have been revealed in new documents.

The Canberra Times

ACT passes 'world-leading protections for intersex people'

The ACT is the first place to pass such laws.

The Canberra Times

Calvary acquisition faces its most significant hurdle

A full bench will consider the push for an injunction.

The Canberra Times

Health boss hits out at 'disappointing' criticism in Calvary takeover

Health services boss told takeover would 'get messy'.

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