Articles
An infrastructure prescription for transformation
More than ever, hospitals and other organisations in the healthcare ecosystem depend on network infrastructure to ensure that information flows freely, accurately and reliably. [ + ]
Clinical trials: the big shift is here
For too long now, clinical trials in Australia have taken place to significantly varied standards. But a cultural shift is coming. [ + ]
Writing an asthma action plan
Health professionals as well as governments are anxious about this year's flu season, and case numbers are already climbing. [ + ]
Emergency departments are clogged and patients are waiting for hours or giving up. What’s going on?
Around 25,000 people visit hospital emergency departments across Australia every day. [ + ]
Egg freezing, IVF and age-related fertility decline
A new report based on actual clinical experience sheds light on the factors that track with successful births from egg freezing. [ + ]
Opinion: Health care must bolster privacy, security efforts
WA's COVID-19 contact tracing system was recently deemed to be riddled with privacy and security concerns. [ + ]
Five digital trends impacting health care
With rapid technology advancements and more complex care needs, organisations are under pressure to deliver digital-first, seamless and connected experiences. [ + ]
Good IPC programs can reduce infections by 70% — WHO
Recent disease outbreaks have highlighted how healthcare settings can contribute to the spread of infections, if insufficient attention is paid to infection prevention and control. [ + ]
Opinion: How do we do no harm with AI in health care?
AI is poised to play a significant role in the delivery of health care for all Australians, but if we are to realise its full potential, safely, we need an urgent plan. [ + ]
Thriving on gut instinct
Dana Kay's son has ADHD. Frustrated with the effects of traditional medicine, she sought an alternative. The outcome changed her life — and that of hundreds of other families. [ + ]
Four steps to robust clinical cybersecurity
Healthcare providers must pay careful attention to their cyber hygiene or find themselves facing unexpected, costly and potentially life-threatening consequences. [ + ]
Nursing: 15 ways to boost engagement and retention
With the nursing shortage expected to worsen in the coming years, addressing retention and engagement is now more urgent than ever. [ + ]
One of the unsung heroes
When 10-year-old Taylor walked into the Queensland Children's Hospital with a broken thumb he was full of apprehension. [ + ]
The role of telehealth in modern health care
In recent years teleconsultations have played a growing role in the delivery of healthcare and support services across Australia. [ + ]
How this hospital halved its code blacks
It used to be a familiar scene for Emergency Department Director Prof. Paul Preisz. A psychiatric or drug-affected patient being ferried to and from departments. [ + ]
