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Coomera Hospital funding does little to ease immediate health problems, says GP

A Gold Coast general practitioner says pressure on clinics and hospital emergency departments doesn't look set to ease soon despite a billion-dollar hospital promise for her region.

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Qld wants more medical student funding

The Queensland government says the Commonwealth should fund more medical student placements so states can grow the nation's health workforce.

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Qld govt earmarks $750m for cancer centre

The Queensland government has announced a $750 million investment in a new cancer centre in Brisbane to help take the pressure off crowded hospitals.

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Thousands of Queenslanders in the dark over COVID-19 hotel quarantine fee waivers

As of this month, 16,762 Queenslanders are either still having their hotel quarantine waiver applications processed or considered — or they've been rejected.

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Queensland to hold inquiry into DNA testing at forensics lab amid accusations it failed victims

Minister acknowledges family of Shandee Blackburn, who was fatally stabbed in 2013 in a case that sparked calls for reform

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Calls for independent inquiry into Queensland forensic lab as DNA testing failures prompt criminal cases to be reviewed

A government review into DNA testing at a state-run forensics laboratory is labelled "manifestly inadequate" by a former employee after Queensland police revealed they were re-examining cases dating back to the start of 2018.

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Qld plans tougher smoking, tobacco laws

A proposed crackdown on tobacco in Queensland could lead to a smoking ban at outdoor markets and the licensing of vape sales.

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How to book your free influenza vaccine in Queensland

A free flu shot announcement has driven a "tremendous uptick" in demand across Queensland. Here's how to find an appointment.

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Almost half Qld ambulance patients ramped

Almost half of all Queensland patients were ramped in ambulances for more than 30 minutes in the March quarter.

AAP

Qld govt reluctant to set up flu jab hubs

The Queensland government has ruled out setting up hubs to administer free flu vaccines for now amid concerns about a lack of supply at GP clinics.

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Bundaberg Hospital nurse administered medication to a patient without 'clinical need'

The industrial watchdog found Nancy Williams administered the drug without making "adequate observations of the patient", who was not among those the nurse was supposed to be treating on that shift.

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Doctors slam Qld govt's hospital failures

Queensland doctors say federal government failings don't excuse state government shortfalls on capacity problems in public hospitals.

AAP

LNP blasts Qld deputy premier's GP 'slur'

Queensland's opposition leader has slammed the deputy premier for blaming GPs for ongoing capacity pressure at public hospitals.

AAP

A surge in influenza cases in Queensland prompts doctors to issue vaccine warning for children and vulnerable groups

More than 400 people have been admitted to Queensland public hospitals with flu since the beginning of April, including 30 who have required intensive care.

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Queensland health system faces 'dire' strain on hospitals amid staffing shortages and a surge in flu cases

After weeks of criticism around ambulance ramping and wait times, the Health Minister admits the state's hospital system is struggling to cope with demand, with fears the flu season will worsen pressures.

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Qld denies patient bypass, admits pressure

The Queensland government denies patients are being turned away from its public hospitals but says demand is exhausting emergency department workers.

AAP

Qld kicks off health practitioner laws

Queensland's health minister has tabled new laws to regulate health practitioners, which are set to be adopted nationally.

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Review of forensic DNA testing ‘falls short’ for Queensland victims, critics say

Specific cases may be examined to inform scope of review, no re-analysis of DNA samples will be done

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Can I get the flu jab if I've just had COVID-19? What you need to know about winter with both viruses

It's not even winter but Australia is already experiencing thousands of cases of influenza, after recording just hundreds in total last year. Experts are urging people to get the flu jab.

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Qld hospitals host 512 long-stay patients

Queensland hospitals have hosted hundreds of long-stay patients who were medically fit for discharge but the lacked support to go home, figures show.

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Queensland authorities warn about 'life-threatening' risk of catching both COVID-19 and the flu

Health Minister Yvette D'Ath says she is concerned about the "life-threatening" risk of Queenslanders being struck down with both viruses at once this winter.

AAP

Queensland boosts flu shot coverage

Queensland will boost its flu vaccination coverage this winter by inviting an extra 70 regional pharmacies to participate in the National Immunisation Program.

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Rheumatic heart disease strategy launched in Queensland as more people get sick in large centres

Jalil was diagnosed with rheumatic fever aged just seven. A paediatric cardiologist says more patients are presenting with the "third world" condition in large regional centres.

AAP

Patient ramping edged up in southeast Qld

Queensland Ambulance Service figures show about 46 per cent of patients were ramped more than 30 minutes in the southeast during December 2021.

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Close contact rules could cost Queensland families hundreds of dollars

Rules for COVID-19 close contacts in Queensland have been eased but a social services group says the new requirements could put further pressure on families already struggling with the rising cost of living.

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