We love intel ahead of time. Before I was sent to do HUET for the first time, I was keen to know what the training involves, I looked up some insights/ personal recount of the process, not surprisingly, there’s very limited information out there. To reduce your level of anxiety before HUET, I’ll give you…
“Sports injury” consists of injuries typically associated with sports or physical activities; however, the injury can happen to anyone, not just athletes. Sports injuries such as strains, sprains, fractures, or other injuries can occur due to accidents, overexertion, improper technique, or underlying health conditions. It is therefore important for everyone to take proper measures, warm…
Common dive injuries Let’s start with a scenario. SOMEONE saw a gas cylinder marketed as a “SCUBA Oxygen tank for snorkeling” online, and he decided to get one because it’s 20% off on the day. A few days later, his “SCUBA Oxygen tank for snorkeling” arrived, and he tried out this new toy in the…
From 1 January 2024, Clause 58 of Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017 requires employers in NSW to provide hearing tests (audiometric tests) to workers who are exposed to hazardous noise and frequently use hearing protection in the workplace. Employers must provide employees with audiometry testing: Within three months of starting their employment (baseline test)…
The Government has introduced voluntary patient registration to start on 1 October 2023. MyMedicare aims to strengthen ties between patients, their general practitioner, primary care teams and their general practice. Why is this important? We know that health outcomes are better where there is a good relationship between patient and doctor with ongoing continuity of…
Firstly, do you know what you are signing up for? News media has recently explored a story about a chain of medical centres in NSW, QLD, and VIC that has recently changed their policy. The medical centres will only bulk-bill if patients sign up for their app and rewards program; otherwise, there will be a…
It is essential to understand the importance of pre-employment medicals and how they contribute to the well-being and productivity not only of your employees, but your business. You may have a candidate in mind for a role in your company. You have read their resume, checked their references, and have had one or maybe even…
In most cases, men tend to lead less healthy lifestyles than women. Many Australian men experience poor health outcomes across a variety of measures, including rates of overweight and obesity, diabetes or high blood glucose levels, Sexually Transmissible Infections (STI) and mental health and wellbeing, according to the NSW Ministry of Health. Making matters worse,…
