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Senator Boxer Introduces Legislation To Address Nationwide Nursing Shortage
U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) introduced the National Nursing Reform and Patient Advocacy Act, legislation to protect the rights of nurses to advocate on behalf of their patients, set minimum nurse-to-patient ratios in hospitals, and invest in training nurses to address the current nationwide nursing shortage.
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Biotech Leaders, Patient Advocates Highlight Cutting-Edge HIV/AIDS Therapies, Need For Next Generation Treatments
Leaders in biotechnology research and patient advocacy joined forces today at the 2009 BIO International Convention to discuss the latest breakthroughs in HIV/AIDS treatments. Following a keynote speech by Sir Elton John focused on the needs of the HIV/AIDS community, representatives of biotech companies previewed the next generation of treatments while patient advocates reiterated the need for new therapies, particularly for those who have developed resistance to existing medications. Researchers are developing new therapies that are more effective in treating HIV/AIDS, including an AIDS vaccine and new methods of delivery that hold the potential to increase patient compliance.
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GPs Deliver Cost Effective Health Care, Australian Medical Association

An OECD report has confirmed that GP-led primary care is a cost effective way to promote good health while sending a warning about the need to better promote general practice as a career. The OECD Health Data 2009 report says despite the growing need for GPs worldwide there is an increasing trend towards specialisation. The number of specialists rose by 60% between 1990 and 2007, compared with only a 23% increase in GPs. AMA President, Dr Andrew Pesce, said the report sends a strong message to Government on primary health care reform in Australia. "The clear message is that any plan to improve primary care must include increased support for general practice," Dr Pesce said. "The Government has made a good start through increasing the number of GP training places, but more needs to be done to continue to attract our best and brightest to general practice. "Last week the Productivity Commission reported that GPs continue to be tied down by red tape, which is one of the reasons that doctors opt for other speciality areas." Dr Pesce said that the AMA Council of General Practice met in Canberra today and highlighted the role GPs played in providing continuous comprehensive care for their patients as being one of the success stories of the Australian health system. "The AMA is looking to the Government"s response to the three health reform reports it has received as promoting and supporting the core role of general practice," Dr Pesce said. Australian Medical Association


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