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Director of Clinical Services - Psychiatry
Warrnambool VIC 3280
The Psychiatric Services Division (PSD) of South West Healthcare has an established reputation for providing innovative approaches to community based and client centred service delivery. The Division is also well known for its model of care based on working closely with the families and carers of consumers. The PSD provides extensive services across all age groups. More....
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GPs can help close the gap: report
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WHO urges countries to take measures to combat antimicrobial resistance
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Garlic may play vital role in treating hypertension
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Amcom Road Show: Healthcare Unified Communications
Amcom Software, Inc. announced that its Commtech Wireless division is beginning its second-annual healthcare road show today. Key topics will include using smartphones to replace pagers, mass notification best practices, and speeding patient response through mobile event notification. More...
