Articles
How virtual reality can change the way we see our molecular world
Writing doesn't do justice to virtual reality. Nor does looking at an animated, 2D image do anything to convey the feeling of scuba diving through space, playing catch with molecules of buckminsterfullerene. [ + ]
Are you ready for the new NSQHS Standards?
Assessment against the NSQHS Standards 2nd edition commences 1 January 2019. Is your organisation ready? [ + ]
Hospital-acquired respiratory complications costly
Patients with a hospital-acquired respiratory complication may remain in hospital for 17.9 days longer than other patients, costing an additional $37,125. [ + ]
Nurturing tomorrow's healthcare professionals
A luminous facade conceals state-of-the art facilities where Adelaide's aspiring healthcare professionals learn from the experts. [ + ]
The future is at hand
Of all the sectors that automation is set to transform in the coming years, medicine is perhaps the most exciting. We bring you the latest developments. [ + ]
Falling down
Too often, children are being injured by falls while in hospital, presenting a significant challenge to healthcare providers. Two organisations step up to change the status quo. [ + ]
How vulnerability impacts the healthcare equation
When it comes to acute healthcare environments, who is more likely to exhibit vulnerability, and what does this mean for treatment and care interventions? [ + ]
CQ's ambitious plan to save 10,000 lives
With nearly 17% of the local population smoking, health-related issues were forecast to swamp local services. Something had to be done. [ + ]
A Day in the Life of Chris Barakat from Healthshare
Barakat meets with healthcare stakeholders including practitioners, hospitals, pharma and more to help solve their health system issues through technology. [ + ]
Should hand air-dryers be used in a healthcare setting?
Research suggests that hot air- and jet air-dryers should not be used in a healthcare setting. [ + ]
Are you at risk of prosecution?
The criminal conviction of a UK doctor for gross negligence manslaughter shocked the Australian medical community. We examine the implications for Australia. [ + ]
UX: it's all about the patient and clinician experience
As a hospital or health organisation clinician, patient or carer, you may have heard about the importance of UX (user experience) and the impact on daily delivery of health care. [ + ]
New standards for transgender children
As 1.2% of Australian adolescents identify as transgender, referrals to healthcare professionals will continue to rise, making standards necessary. [ + ]
Australia's first digital public health service
Metro South Health has successfully undertaken the digital transformation of five facilities. Clinician input was integral to the project's success. [ + ]
Superhero hospital gown to the rescue!
Inspired by his young daughter undergoing chemo, a tradie Dad and his mate have designed superhero hospital gowns for sick children. [ + ]
