Conversations on assisted dying: how involved are nurses?
A new study is being undertaken on the involvement of nurses when conversing with patients about assisted dying. The study is looking for nurse participants. If you were asked by a patient for information about voluntary assisted dying, how would you respond? Recent legislation in Victoria means that nearly 25% of Australians may have access […]
Midwife-led care could reduce C-sections
Having a midwife providing continuity of care throughout pregnancy and childbirth has the most significant effect on reducing the number of planned caesareans and overall C-section rate, a new study has revealed. The study also found following a policy of seeking second opinions on elective caesareans helped to reduce numbers and that midwifery-led care lowered […]