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Robotic-assisted bronchoscopies could help reduce cancer deaths
A trial of robotic technology that allows doctors to access nodules in the farthest reaches of the lungs is showing promising results. [ + ]
NSW mental health system "too complex, too hard to access"
A report detailing firsthand accounts of New South Wales's mental health sector has described a system of chaos, confusion, fiscal neglect and fragmentation. [ + ]
Diagnosing weaknesses in healthcare BMS
Modern hospitals are laden with a complex network of machines and devices. Their numbers have exploded as new technologies have been developed and deployed for patient monitoring and treatment. [ + ]
Patient safety and the role of technology
We hear a lot about the under-reporting of medication errors in hospitals but far less about the impact of erroneous reporting systems on staff morale. [ + ]
Transforming lives of children with cerebral palsy
The cerebral palsy prevalence rate has dropped by 25%1 in Australia and Europe, but this life-long condition continues to remain the most common motor disability in childhood. [ + ]
In Conversation with Bethan Richards, Australia's first CMWO
Richards reflects on her CMWO journey and shares thoughts and insights on managing wellbeing in a large public healthcare organisation. [ + ]
Bridging the health equity gap with a strong rural resolve
The need for more equitable, resilient hospital infrastructure and integrated health precincts is reshaping the trajectory of our healthcare system. [ + ]
Four recommendations from Strengthening Medicare Taskforce
The federal government has released the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce report that outlines recommendations for reforms to strengthen Medicare and rebuild general practice. [ + ]
Will Australia's healthcare workforce measures work?
After returning to work as a nurse following a 12-month maternity break, Andrea Simmons* had hoped to cut down her shifts and spend more time with her son. [ + ]
A Day in the Life of Flight Nurse Jenee Williams
Registered nurse and midwife Jenee Williams first jumped onboard with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) in 2020. [ + ]
Study questions use of antidepressants for chronic pain
A review has found that while some antidepressants may be effective in treating certain chronic pain conditions, others are either not effective or the effectiveness is unknown. [ + ]
Delivering environmentally sustainable health care
Australia's healthcare system has one of the largest environmental footprints of any industry, generating 43,000 tonnes of waste a year. [ + ]
The role of specialty pharmacists and collaboration in improving outcomes
Just before we rang in the new year, the refreshed National Medicines Policy was released, governing every aspect of medicines use in Australia. [ + ]
How intelligent automation is tackling health care's biggest challenges
Every country's healthcare system works differently, but the pandemic has exacerbated the common pressure points across front- and back-office operations, affecting the quality of patient care. [ + ]
Should we care what our patients eat?
The ‘Global Burden of Disease’ study published in The Lancet revealed that 71.3% of deaths in 2015 were caused by dietary and lifestyle choices, an increase from 57.6% in 1990. [ + ]
