Articles
Through the eyes of a child
Perth Children's Hospital uses colour to create a welcoming, family-friendly environment. [ + ]
Digital transformation is happening in aged care
Some aged-care providers are already changing their business culture to incorporate digital innovation. [ + ]
A whole new world
Virtual reality can transport aged-care residents to another country, all from the comfort of their armchair. It's fun, blended with therapeutic benefits. [ + ]
Images show infants' heads changing shape during birth
Using MRI, scientists have captured 3D images that show how infants' brains and skulls change shape as they move through the birth canal just before delivery. [ + ]
Imposter syndrome and tips for managing it
A growing problem in health care is that many highly competent health professionals, even in senior roles, struggle unnecessarily with feeling incompetent. [ + ]
Political savvy in times of crisis
If a crisis struck your organisation, what would you do? Competent leaders can be undone in a crisis, affecting both their business and personal reputation. [ + ]
Love it or lose it
Lessons from a complicated history of hospital PBS funding. [ + ]
Chemo demand to increase 50% by 2040
The need for chemotherapy will increase dramatically by 2040, as will the need for more practising cancer physicians. [ + ]
Dr Alexa is now available
While yet to be confirmed compliant in Australia, Amazon's interactive device Alexa is now HIPAA compliant and being utilised by hospitals in the USA. [ + ]
The rise of educational technology in health care
Moving into virtual-reality- and augmented-reality-based training can — and should — change the traditional learning methodologies. [ + ]
Not your standard CEO
Running the Purple House dialysis centres in remote Central Australia is not easy, but Sarah Brown is not your standard CEO. She shares her leadership journey. [ + ]
Health care just a phone call away
Health contact centres provide advice to the Australian public 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A new Australian standard helps ensure consistency and safety. [ + ]
Preventing burnout: detecting the signs
You are your own most important patient — take care of yourself first so you can better help others. We identify the signs to watch out for. [ + ]
Life is too short to not love what you do
It was the people who believed in HISA CEO Dr Louise Schaper who gave her the confidence to believe in herself. [ + ]
Reinventing aged care
For many elderly, the thought of entering a nursing home is akin to going to jail. But is it possible to reinvent the aged-care sector? The answer is yes. [ + ]
