Recognising the hidden risk: Understanding filicide through mental health nursing and midwifery practice
Filicide, the killing of a child by a parent, is a devastating form of violence and an often-overlooked public health tragedy. This rare and shocking act reverberates across families, communities, and health systems. For nurses, particularly in mental health and midwifery, understanding filicide risk is crucial as a first step in supporting appropriate intervention with […]
Reframing End-of-Life Care: A call for courage and compassion in nursing and midwifery
How we die is complicated. Health and medical sciences and advances in clinical care have had a dramatic impact on Australians’ lives. Complex chronic illnesses are being treated successfully, and lives are prolonged. At the same time, the end-of-life has become increasingly complex and often protracted. Australians are living longer than ever, with median age […]