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Palliative care is a basic human right according to the World Health Organization. But is it accessible to everyone, everywhere or is this still an aspiration?, writes Samar Aoun.

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Is it time to rethink end-of-life care as demand grows?

Palliative care is a basic human right according to the World Health Organization. But is it accessible to everyone, everywhere or is this still an aspiration?

Samar Aoun

Graduate Paris Wallinger cuts the celebratory cake.

graduates celebratePremiumAlbany’s South Regional TAFE nurses graduate in style

South Regional TAFE’s nurses reached the end of their studies last month, with the cohort’s top achievers recognised in an awards ceremony. 

Jacki Elezovich

A bus driver was allegedly stabbed in the neck by a 44-year-old Parrearra man in Caloundra on Saturday.

HealthPremiumBus driver stabbed in neck at station: Cops

A bus driver was rushed to hospital after he was allegedly stabbed in the neck during a shocking daylight attack at a local bus station.

Andrew Hedgman

Psychiatry fellows Dr Margaret Wardrop, Dr Phoebe Thornton and Dr Layale Tayba.

rural healthPremiumProgram’s long-term support of new country psychiatrists

WA Country Health Service’s rural psychiatry training program had four new psychiatrists awarded fellowship in regional WA this year, including one in Albany.

Jacki Elezovich

The Josephson home on Oriel Road, Clayfield in Brisbane.

UPDATEDPremiumTears for millionaire CEO killed at party

A millionaire businessman allegedly murdered by a teenager at a house party has been remembered as a loving husband and father.

Blair Jackson

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newsPremium‘Hidden problem’: Concern over dodgy ‘botox’

A hidden, ‘scary’ problem is lurking in the shadows of a multi-billion dollar industry in Australia.

Blair Jackson

Witnesses recounted the horrific details of the tragic crash. NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw

NewsPremiumUpdate after family hit by car, two left dead

A two-year-old boy was left in hospital and two people - believed to be his grandparents - have died after they were struck by an out-of-control car.

Alexandra Feiam

Kyle Hoath has been appointed as the new Australian Medical Association (AMA) WA president. Pictured is Kyle at the AMA in Nedlands Justin Benson-Cooper

HealthCommentsPremiumAMA WA’s youngest boss reveals biggest healthcare challenge

At 38, Kyle Hoath is the youngest ever doctor to be appointed AMA WA president and he’s ready to tackle the biggest problem he says is facing the stretched healthcare system.

Hannah Cross

Paramedics took the five-year-old girl to hospital after the dog attack. Supplied

NewsPremium5yo girl in hospital after vicious dog attack

A little girl is recovering in hospital after she was mauled by a dog on Sunday afternoon.

Duncan Evans

Laine and Matthew before being diagnosed with SSPE.

HEALTHHow a common childhood illness became a death sentence

Two mothers share their heartbreaking stories of the devastating aftermath of a simple dose of measles.

Malin Hagglund

A second person has died following the Wantirna crash. NewsWire / Nadir Kinani

NewsPremiumHeartbreaking update after family hit by car

There has been a horrific update in the tragic Wantirna crash, in which a 91-year-old driver lost control of her car and struck two adults and a little toddler.

Duncan Evans

Better access to continuous midwifery care is key to reducing birth trauma, experts say. (Jane Dempster/AAP PHOTOS)

HealthBirth trauma preventable yet affects too many women

One in three women experience birth trauma, but experts say it can be prevented by improving access to continuity of midwifery care and antenatal education.

Maeve Bannister

Olympian Leisel Jones has shared the powerful three words that kept her alive when she “wanted to end it all”.

The NightlyLeisel gives update after day she wanted ‘to end it all’

Australian Olympic swimming champion Leisel Jones has given an update on her wellbeing, less than two weeks after revealing she had wanted to ‘end it all’ in a raw and vulnerable post on social media.

Peta Rasdien

Olympian Leisel Jones has shared the powerful three words that kept her alive when she “wanted to end it all”.

SwimmingVideoCommentsLeisel gives update after day she wanted ‘to end it all’

Australian Olympic swimming champion Leisel Jones has given an update on her wellbeing, less than two weeks after revealing she had wanted to ‘end it all’ in a raw and vulnerable post on social media.

Peta Rasdien

Health authorities believe there have been undetected cases of measles in WA after confirming a locally acquired case.

HealthMEASLES ALERT: Exposure sites in Perth, Pilbara revealed

Health authorities believe there have been undetected cases of measles in WA after confirming a locally acquired case.

Hannah Cross

Masterchef cook Julie Goodwin has had enough of the body shamers.

The Nightly‘Tired of it’: Julie Goodwin hits out over health concern

The much-loved former Masterchef star has issued a rare public statement about her dramatic weight loss.

Peta Rasdien

Masterchef cook Julie Goodwin has had enough of the bodyshamers.

TVComments‘Tired of it’: Julie Goodwin hits out over health concern

The much-loved former Masterchef star has issued a rare public statement about her dramatic weight loss.

Peta Rasdien

Olubiyi Jibowu, 57, had his leg amputated after his leg went into sepsis following a pedicure.

The NightlyDad’s home pedicure ends with his leg being amputated

A father who gave himself an at home pedicure was forced to have his leg amputated when the pampering went pear shaped.

Eloise Budimlich

Olubiyi Jibowu, 57, had his leg amputated after his leg went into sepsis following a pedicure.

World NewsCommentsDad’s home pedicure ends with his leg being amputated

A father who gave himself an at home pedicure was forced to have his leg amputated when the pampering went pear shaped. 

Eloise Budimlich

The new method, called a CAC-DAD test, also takes into account the density and dispersion of the plaque, which was not accounted for in the previously.

WA NewsAI algorithm to help improve heart attack risk prediction

Western Australian researchers have developed an AI algorithm to better predict the risk of heart disease in a more personalised way.

Oliver Lane

How harmful are vapes?

HealthCommentsJust how harmful is vaping? More evidence is emerging

When vapes started to become popular, the tiny cartridges carried big promises, presented as a healthier alternative to cigarettes and a path to quit smoking. So why are alarms now being raised?

Dani Blum

UFC fighter Ben Askren died four times in the past month.

NewsCommentsTough-nut UFC fighter dies FOUR TIMES in just a MONTH

The ex-champion has revealed in an emotional video his relief at making ‘it out to the other side’.

Troy de Ruyter

ECU postdoctoral research fellow Mary Kennedy says implementation strategies need to be come in to ensure patients are receiving the right level of care.

HealthWA study reveals cancer patients missing exercise support

A majority of oncology healthcare providers are not giving exercise guidance to their patients despite extensive research proving the benefits for people living with cancer. 

Claire Sadler

AHPRA has stepped in to warn medicinal cannabis prescribers that poor prescribing practices were leading to a spike in patients experiencing psychosis. 

HealthCommentsPremiumDoctors in medicinal cannabis crackdown amid psychosis spike

The health practitioner watchdog warned medicinal cannabis prescribers that poor prescribing practices were leading to a spike in patients experiencing psychosis. 

Claire Sadler