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Australia's Medical Board has established comprehensive guidelines for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) seeking registration to practice medicine within the country. These pathways ensure that IMGs meet the necessary standards to provide high-quality healthcare. Here’s a ...

Improving the consumer experience in allied healthcare within the primary care setting is crucial for enhancing patient satisfaction, health outcomes, and overall healthcare delivery. We can consider these key strategies to achieve Focus on Patient-Centered Care, Enhance Allied Healthcare Provider Skills, Optimize the Patient Journey, and Create a Supportive Environment. Gaining support for culture and leadership, acknowledging the skills of allied health roles in primary care, embedding access to hospital programs and urgent care clinics, and fund review of the self-regulatory model for allied health professions.

Allied health professionals in Australia are grappling with the fifth consecutive year without a price limit increase, as highlighted by Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA). This stagnation in fees poses a significant challenge, impacting the sustainability of practices and the quality of care provided. The prolonged period without adjustments exacerbates financial pressures on allied health services, potentially affecting service availability and patient access nationwide. AHPA has urgently called for government intervention to address this issue, emphasizing the need for fair remuneration that reflects the true cost of delivering allied health services. This situation has sparked discussions among healthcare stakeholders about ensuring equitable support to maintain access to essential allied health services for all Australians. What are your thoughts on this ongoing challenge for allied health professionals? How do you think this issue should be tackled to ensure sustainable healthcare delivery?

School psychologists wear many hats, but a big part of their role is supporting the mental health of students. Here are some common mental health issues that school psychologists can help with Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Learning Disabilities, and Social-Emotional Issues. Additionally, school psychologists can play a vital role in Crisis Intervention, Suicide Prevention, and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) by addressing these mental health issues, school psychologists can help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.