AMA NT President Dr Robert Parker says a spike in flu cases and aged care patients occupying beds are likely factors contributing to another code yellow Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospitals and raises concerns about a shortage of IV fluids

Voluntary assisted dying advisory panel co-chair Vicki O’Halloran explains the consultation process and 22 recommendations made in the panel’s report which suggests legislation be introduced allowing people to access VAD while they still have capacity with several safeguards in place

The Week That Was – 2nd August 2024