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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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Designing minor illness and injury clinic for children
A new Minor Illness and Injury Clinic (MIIC) will provide support to the Queensland Children's Hospitals ED and also offer an alternative GP-led model of care. [ + ]
Racism, discrimination pose public health threat: report
Racism, xenophobia and discrimination are fundamental influences on health globally, but have been overlooked. [ + ]
Four recommendations for healthcare overhaul: Grattan
Health needs of Australians have changed in the four decades since the introduction of Medicare, the country's publicly funded universal health care, but the system has failed to keep up with changes. [ + ]
The role of neurofeedback in treating trauma
Five million Australian adults are estimated to have unresolved childhood trauma and abuse, with costs calculated at $24 billion. [ + ]
Why Australia should reform medical negligence
Alternative dispute resolution options would improve outcomes for patients harmed by health care. [ + ]
Cybersecurity and patient safety: why we need to do better
Taking into account the chronic understaffing currently affecting Australian hospitals, it has never been more essential for health providers to ensure their networks are protected from malicious cyber actors. [ + ]