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Why health policy in the coming election is a thing of mystery not mastery

7 October 2020

Tim Tenbensel

Wednesday 7 October 2020, 03:15 AM

Votes affect the direction of health policy only if there are substantive differences between competing parties

POLICY PUZZLER

We assume that the election outcome will make a major difference to the health system. But, writes Tim Tenbensel, at this stage it’s hard to see what a future government will actually do

In a year of anxiety and unfamiliarity, we are about to undergo a familiar, and perhaps reassuring, political ritual on 17 October. The wheels of o

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How to Treat

Prostate cancer consultations are common in primary care and there is no one approach to testing and treatment that fits all patients. Urologist Simon van Rij discusses the key considerations and options for personalised care, appropriate investigation and treatment

Wednesday 11 September 2024, 12:45 AM