Sydney Health Ethics: Recent submissions
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The Right to Health: Implications for the funding of medicines in Australia
Published 2016-01-01Australia’s health system is characterised by an ongoing tension between a commitment to utility and a commitment to individual rights. This tension is particularly problematic for the Australian Government when deciding ...Open AccessArticle -
Importation of generic hepatitis C therapies: Bridging the price - access gap in high-income countries
Published 2016-01-01The global burden of hepatitis C infection and the emergence of effective therapies An estimated 80-150 million people are infected with hepatitis C infection (HCV) worldwide, with the highest prevalence rates in low- and ...Open AccessArticle -
Measured, opportunistic, unexpected and naïve quitting: a qualitative grounded theory study of the process of quitting from the ex-smokers’ perspective.
Published 2017-05-01Background To better understand the process of quitting from the ex-smokers’ perspective, and to explore the role spontaneity and planning play in quitting. Methods Qualitative grounded theory study using in-depth interviews ...Open AccessArticle -
Response to Kamath et al 'A syncretic approach can yield dividends'
Published 2017-04-23We welcome the response from Kamath et al. and their insight into the issues and culture within medicine in India, and their thoughts about how to address these issues. We also agree that a drama-based approach is not ...Open AccessArticle, Letter -
A ‘systems’ approach to suicide prevention: radical change or doing the same things better?
Published 2017-04-01Suicide is a significant public health concern. Continued high suicide rates, coupled with emerging international evidence, have led to the development of a ‘systems’ approach to suicide prevention, which is now being ...Open AccessArticle