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  • Review of health technology assessment in Australia

    This review recommended new directions for health technology assessments in Australia, to support better health care and reduce regulatory costs. It proposes a policy framework for HTA processes for market entry and reimbursement in Australia, including a vision, goal, objectives and principles.
  • Rubella – Laboratory case definition

    The Public Health Laboratory Network (PHLN) has developed standard case definitions for the diagnosis of key diseases in Australia. This document contains the laboratory case definition for rubella.
  • Triage workbook – Emergency Triage Education Kit

    This participant workbook is part of the Emergency Triage Education Kit (ETEK), a teaching resource designed to help nurse educators promote the consistent application of the Australasian Triage Scale in hospital emergency departments. It is now superseded by the second edition released in 2024.
  • Resource book – Emergency Triage Education Kit

    This resource book for nurse educators is part of the Emergency Triage Education Kit. It aims to help nurse educators promote the consistent application of the Australasian Triage Scale in hospital Emergency Departments.
  • Review of cardiovascular disease programs

    This review analyses the programs for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) management in Australia. It discusses key themes emerging from the research, literature reviews and stakeholder consultation. It then recommends future options to improve CVD management.
  • National Mental Health Policy 2008

    The National Mental Health Policy represents a commitment by all health and mental health ministers to the continual improvement of Australia’s mental health system.
  • Cholera – Surveillance case definition

    This document contains the surveillance case definition for cholera, which is nationally notifiable within Australia. State and territory health departments use this definition to decide whether to notify us of a case.
  • Succession planning for carers: Report on consultations

    The report details the consultation process, key themes emerging from consultations, and potential areas for further work. It focuses on strategies for ensuring smooth transitions when carers are no longer able to provide care, addressing the needs of both carers and the individuals they support.
  • National Strategy for Quality Use of Medicines

    This strategy sets out the approach we are taking to achieve quality use of medicines in Australia. The strategy recognises that many people do not need medicines to be healthy, while for others, medicines play an important role in maintaining health, preventing illness and curing disease.
  • Indigenous health – 'Health is life'

    Australian Government response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Family and Community Affairs inquiry into the health status of Indigenous Australians