Industry News
Emergency departments busier than ever: report
NSW emergency departments continue to see record numbers of patients, but most patients were positive about their standard of care, a new report shows. [ + ]
Foot-eye coordination: studying how vision adapts while walking
Neuroscientists from the University of Sydney have used VR technology to establish a link between shifts in our visual perception and the cadence of our steps. [ + ]
AHHA calls for value-based healthcare reform in Australia
The Australian Healthcare and Hospital Association has released a Perspectives Brief, calling for the operationalisation of value-based health care across Australia. [ + ]
New resource to help asthma patients sleep well
The National Asthma Council of Australia has released a resource to help health professionals treat patients who present with poor asthma control and sleep disturbance. [ + ]
Women and Girls' Health Plan welcomed by union
The announcement of the Queensland Government's Women and Girls' Health Plan has been welcomed by the IEU-QNT. [ + ]
Project to support young people experiencing loneliness
The project will invite young people to share their personal experiences of loneliness during life transitions and then create an online community space for the public to access. [ + ]
Survey reveals extent of gender bias in health care
Two out of three women experience discrimination in health care, according to a new survey. [ + ]
SHPA announces draft Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy
The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia is opening consultation on its first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy, as part of its Transformation 2024 agenda. [ + ]
Qld symposium examines ED blockages and more
Close to 100 delegates travelled from across Queensland to attend the 2024 Emergency Medicine Foundation (EMF) Symposium, which showcased the latest research tackling ED congestion. [ + ]
New breast cancer tech unveiled at Baringa Private Hospital
Technology for breast cancer treatment can now be accessed by patients on the NSW mid north coast. [ + ]
Partnership aims to automate care pathways
Northern Health has chosen the Datos Health Open Care Platform to assist with care pathway automation. [ + ]
Women opting for self-screening of cervical cancer, new data released
New data has revealed that 27% of all cervical cancer screening tests done in Australia are now using the self-collection screening option. [ + ]
Report: Health economists could boost healthcare efficiency
A study by Flinders University has highlighted the potential of incorporating health economists into hospital decision-making. [ + ]
New clinical research entity formed in a three-company merger
New Zealand's P3 Research and Australia's AusTrials and Holdsworth House have announced a merger to form Momentum Clinical Research. [ + ]
Funding to support pressing emergency care issues
The demand for ED services has outpaced population growth, with more than 8.8 million ED patient presentations reported in 2022–23. [ + ]
