Australians are being urged to check whether they have an irregular heartbeat known as Atrial Fibrillation (AF), which dramatically increases the risk of stroke during [...]
Radiation Oncology Clinical Nurse Consultant Michelle Roach believes nurses practicing in the field deserve greater recognition for the valuable role they play in cancer treatment. [...]
The Palliative Care Education Collaborative, consisting of Palliative Care Curriculum for Undergraduates (PCC4U) and the Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach (PEPA) are pleased [...]
The Royal Flying Doctor Service will use $84 million it received in May’s federal Budget to expand its existing services and establish a mental health [...]
Alcohol use disorders (AUDs) significantly impact on the life of the person and those who provide care. Unfortunately, however, people with AUDs, who often also [...]
Healthcare worker compliance with national hand hygiene guidelines falls from more than 90 to 30% when they are not being observed, latest research shows. The [...]
Early diagnosis and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis ( RA) underpins a new evidence-based education program for health professionals aiming to improve the quality of life [...]
New and updated resources on correct inhaler technique are now available. Research shows up to 90% of patients incorrectly use their inhalers for asthma or [...]
Primary care is the most important place to be to prevent disease, nurse practitioner (NP) Lesley Salem told delegates at the recent Australian Primary Health [...]
