Federal Court ruling on telehealth and voluntary assisted dying a ‘blow to terminally ill people’
We call upon federal MPs to listen to the expert voices and not those with vested interests in stifling access to VAD,” VADANZ president, Dr Cameron McLaren said. “It is important to note that in every Australian state in which VAD is active (Victoria, Western Australia, Tasmania, South Australia, and Queensland), the respective Voluntary Assisted […]
Digital camera and AI algorithm can now detect facial palsy
Computer scientists have developed a new diagnostic tool using artificial intelligence (AI) and a digital camera to detect facial palsy, with 98% accuracy, including the patient’s gender and age. Researchers from Iraq and Australia say the tool can reduce diagnostic errors that often occur with the common and treatable neurological disorder, caused by an impairment […]
Further evidence on benefits of delayed cord clamping
New research lends further weight to the benefits of delayed cord clamping, finding waiting for at least two minutes to clamp the umbilical cord of premature babies at birth could decrease a child’s risk of death. Waiting for two minutes or longer to clamp the umbilical cord of a premature baby soon after birth could […]
Quicker assessment for overseas trained nurses and midwives
The assessment of clinical skills for overseas trained nurses and midwives aiming to join the Australian health workforce will now be speedier following the establishment of a second facility dedicated to carrying out examinations. Until now, internationally trained overseas nurses and midwives assessed as holding relevant but not equivalent qualifications had to travel to South […]
There’s something about Mary
In the spotlight of the Five of My Life Challenge podcast, Mary Chiarella unravelled the tapestry of her life under the skilled guidance of host Nigel Marsh. Acknowledged for her transformative impact on both nursing and midwifery practice and the workforce over four decades, Mary’s presence on the show promised a journey through the choice […]
‘Too important not to get right’: National plan for artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare launched
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is too big to ignore and, for healthcare, too important not to get right, according to leading digital health expert Professor Enrico Coiera, who yesterday launched a national policy roadmap aimed at ensuring the safe, ethical, and effective use of AI in healthcare. “For Australia’s healthcare system to remain […]
Meet Australian Army Nurse Kylie Hasse
Kylie Hasse was studying nursing at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), and waiting for a lecture to begin, when she heard that an Australian Defence Force recruitment talk would be delivered before commencement. “I listened and thought – ‘why not?’ she recalls of the session. Intrigued, Kylie joined up as a Reservist within the Army […]
A compassionate approach
“Let’s take care of ourselves and each other”, says Mark Aitken, Deputy Director of Australia’s new national health and wellbeing service for nurses, midwives and students.
Western Health Breast Care Nurse Scholarship program helps nurses gain the skills and knowledge needed to be specialist breast care nurses
Breast care nurses are registered nurses who have specialist skills and knowledge about breast care nursing. Western Health, a large public health service in metropolitan Melbourne, provides care for an increasing number of breast cancer patients each year. In 2019 the Western Health Foundation and the Breast Service at Western Health created an annual scholarship […]
An Australian Cancer Nursing and Navigation Program set to transform services
A first-of-its-kind Australian Cancer Nursing and Navigation Program is set to receive $166 million of Government funding. The program will improve equitable access to high-quality, multidisciplinary and integrated cancer services for all people with cancer, irrespective of their type of cancer or where they live. Improving cancer outcomes for one million Australians, the program covers […]