Hashtag
The Times

The coronavirus ban on elective surgeries might show us many people can avoid going under the knife

  • Written by Ian Harris, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, UNSW
The coronavirus ban on elective surgeries might show us many people can avoid going under the knifeShutterstock

As part of the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, all elective surgeries across Australia have been temporarily cancelled.

Elective surgery is non-urgent surgery people choose (elect) to have: things like cataract surgery, joint replacement, tonsillectomy, hernia repair and cosmetic surgery.

There are more than two...

Read more

More Articles ...

  1. video games are boosting well-being during the coronavirus lockdown
  2. what should I do during the coronavirus pandemic?
  3. What governments can do about the increase in family violence due to coronavirus
  4. how nature might respond as coronavirus keeps humans indoors
  5. Rents can and should be reduced or suspended for the coronavirus pandemic

Health & Wellness

Looking After a Hearing Aid: The Small Daily Habits That Matter

Hashtag.net.au - avatar Hashtag.net.au

A hearing aid is a small electronic device worn close to skin, sweat and earwax, and it needs regular care to keep working as it should. Most of that care is simple and takes only a minute or two, b...

What to Look for When Choosing a Dental Clinic Melbourne Patients Can Rely On

Hashtag.net.au - avatar Hashtag.net.au

Look at the Range of Dental Care Available Choosing a dental practice is easier when patients can access different types of care in one place. A dental clinic Melbourne patients visit may provide gen...

What Do Clinical Teams Need from Their Surgical Supply Partners?

Hashtag.net.au - avatar Hashtag.net.au

In clinical settings, surgical supply partners aren’t just vendors. They sit quietly behind the scenes of operating lists, specialist consultations, treatment rooms and recovery workflows. When they...

hacklink esim usazlibraryzlibraryz-libraryFanatikbetjojobetjustintvjojobetcasinolevantcasinolevantcasinolevantcasinolevantcasinolevantcasinolevantcasinolevantcasinolevanttaraftariumjojobethacklink panelmarsbahisjojobetnot on gamestopuk casinos not on gamstopyasal bahis siteleri