Keeping rural Australians out of hospital
08 September, 2022If you need urgent medical attention in a regional or rural area in Australia, you may find that you'll end up in an urgent care centre staffed by nurses.
Funding to trial integrated care model in WA
05 September, 2022GP Down South will receive $1.8 million funding to develop and trial a model of integrated care that is patient-centred and improves access for rural Australians.
Hospitalisation causes for people with type 2 diabetes changing
02 September, 2022New findings reveal that just four traditional diabetes complications — cellulitis, heart failure, urinary tract infections, and skin abscesses — were in the top 10 leading causes of hospitalisation.
Recommendations for hospital-treated self-harm
26 August, 2022The Deeble Institute recommends establishing a clinical quality registry for hospital-treated self-harm as a recognised mechanism for linking data to improved care.
Opinion: Care coordination to improve chronic disease management
24 August, 2022 by Dr Zeshan Shaikh, CEO, VitylNearly a quarter of Australians cite that they feel like GPs are inaccessible.
Uber Health launches in Australia
22 August, 2022By offering more patients the opportunity to connect with rides, the company hopes to help providers improve appointment attendance, lower costs and improve patient satisfaction.
Why empowerment is key for mental health gains and recovery
22 August, 2022 by Rachel Clements*It's no secret that healthcare workers are among those most vulnerable to mental health issues, but more than two years of pandemic-related restrictions and uncertainty has had a huge impact on employee wellbeing across sectors.
Vitamin D helps reduce depressive symptoms: meta-analysis
17 August, 2022The analysis, carried out as part of an international collaboration between Australian, Finnish and US researchers, features results from 41 studies.
NSW Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards 2022 — finalists announced
17 August, 2022The Nursing and Midwifery Office (NMO) has announced 30 finalists for the Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards 2022.
Bulk-billing rates in freefall: RACGP
15 August, 2022General practice care urgently requires greater investment so that no patients are left behind, according to the RACGP.
HIV advocates translate academic research into 'plain speak'
10 August, 2022Three Australian HIV advocates all living with the condition have undertaken a project to help the community better understand complex health information.
Plants pilot study to boost hospital staff wellbeing
10 August, 2022Mater has launched an edible garden pilot project in a bid to reduce burnout and enhance the wellbeing of health workers.
'Brain fingerprinting' of adolescents might be able to predict mental health problems down the line
05 August, 2022Despite the best efforts of clinicians and researchers for decades, we still do not fully know why some people develop mental disorders and others do not.
Health professionals need help to support DV victims
01 August, 2022Health practitioners are often ideally placed to offer help to victims of gender-based violence, but they need more support and training to do so effectively.
Juvenile detention menu creates appetite for change
27 July, 2022A study of food served in a youth detention centre in South Australia gives insights into the role diet and menu choices play in improving or reducing the incarceration experience.
