Violence against healthcare professionals is on the rise and is believed to be linked to the increasing popularity of violence-inducing drugs and the growth in patients presenting with acute mental health problems. [ + ]

At work each day, Abe Mitchell transforms into Captain Starlight to bring fun and laughter to children and their families. [ + ]

Royal Melbourne Hospital's new stroke unit offers a new time-critical, high-intervention rehabilitation treatment. [ + ]

Facilitating the safe and effective use of medicines is the core business of pharmacists, especially in hospitals. [ + ]

To help healthcare providers deliver specific allergen-free menus, Nestlé Professional has created a series of free, easy-to-follow yet comprehensive allergen management resources. [ + ]

One of the most sinister traits of a toxic workplace culture is that it's often difficult to detect until after you've fallen victim to it. However, there are key signs to look out for. [ + ]

Professor North plays a key role in integrating genomic testing and diagnosis into standard health care, working to identify new disease genes and improve diagnosis and setting the benchmark for ongoing research efforts. [ + ]

Calvary Adelaide Hospital is said to be the largest private hospital in South Australia, marking Calvary South Australia's biggest undertaking in Australia. [ + ]

With the help of cloud-based technology, healthcare providers can analyse costing data for trends and insights that can improve the efficiency with which they deliver their services. [ + ]

Ashleigh Woods is a Registered Nurse and Midwife at The Tweed Hospital. She is just one of the many nurses and other staff now braving the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]

E-cigarettes containing nicotine are illegal in Australia. Some health experts believe they shouldn't be... [ + ]

Are smokers more likely to contract COVID-19 than non-smokers? Are they likely to have worse outcomes? Two academics from UNSW Sydney discuss how coronavirus affects smokers. [ + ]

Health professionals and scientists have learned a great deal in the space of weeks and months since this all started in late December 2019. [ + ]

With the increase in coronavirus cases around the country, managers of foodservice operations should take steps to reduce the spread of infection and contamination risks. [ + ]

An ageing population, along with high population growth, has created huge demand for healthcare and aged-care services across the country. [ + ]