Preventive health care


Make mental health part of the prevention debate

In all the debate about the effectiveness of preventative healthcare in Australia, please don’t forget about the often overlooked issue of mental health, says epidemiologist Dr Brian O’Toole.

Actually, preventative healthcare has been a spectacular success

Simon Chapman responds to Bernard Keane’s contention yesterday that prevention is not always the best cure when it comes to health reform.

Health appointment inspires hope for better prognosis

One of the country’s most experienced health administrators, Mick Reid, started work last week as chief of staff to Nicola Roxon. Many change advocates are applauding, writes Melissa Sweet.