Concern Raised over Possible Link to Thyroid Cancer in Hospital Settings

2017-11-06T16:58:44+11:00July 14th, 1997|Issues, News|

A disproportionate incidence of thyroid disease including cancer is causing concern among Orthopaedic Surgeons who are exposed to higher than usual amounts of radiation in their day-to-day exposure and use of radiological services including image intensifiers. National Chairman of the Australian Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr John Harrison said that [...]

Medicare Monopoly on Medical Insurance Now in Doubt

2017-11-06T14:16:05+11:00September 26th, 1996|News|

"The Federal Government's Budget decision to reduce Medicare rebates for some medical services has made a farce of the Medicare monopoly", spokesman for the Australian Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr Merv Cross said in Sydney today. "Federal Health Insurance Legislation prohibits any insurance company offering insurance for expenditure that attracts [...]

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