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Measuring & addressing the prevalence & health impacts of intimate partner violence in Australian women

By J Pope
In Aboriginal Health, Sexual, gendered & partner violence
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ANROWS,  30th October 2016 Intimate partner violence, including violence in both cohabiting and non-cohabiting relationships and emotional abuse: is prevalent–affecting one in three women since the age of 15. One in four women have experienced violence or abuse from a cohabiting partner. If we only consider physical and sexual violence, then one in six women have experienced at least one incident...

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New pilot project to improve hep B outcomes for at-risk patients

By J Pope
In Hepatitis, Multicultural communities
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Burnet Institute, 28 June, 2016 Improved screening of patients at risk of hepatitis B is the aim of a new pilot project underway in Victoria, with early diagnosis and treatment crucial to reduce the risk of liver cancer. Cancer Council Victoria and Burnet Institute’s Screening for Hepatitis in At-Risk Populations (SHARP) project will trial four new interventions to help diagnose hepatitis B in GP...

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Late Termination of Pregnancy: RANZCOG statement

By J Pope
In Gynaecology & andrology, Pregnancy choices, Reproductive health
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RANZCOG,  May 2016
The College recognises special circumstances where late termination of pregnancy may be regarded by the managing clinicians and the patient as the most suitable option in the particular circumstance.
This statement has been developed and reviewed by the RANZCOG Board.
Download statement (PDF) here: Late Termination of Pregnancy C-Gyn 17a_Board Approved May16

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