New function to delete My Health Record at anytime
2019-01-24T09:37:16+11:00January 24th, 2019|
A function has been activated in the My Health Record system that allows a person to permanently delete their record at any time, including any [...]
Best evidence changes lives
2018-10-17T09:30:43+11:00October 17th, 2018|
The best evidence available should be accessible to all and is key to tackling poor practice that can do more harm than good, according to [...]
Free training set to improve hospital experience for people with dementia
2018-08-21T15:33:10+10:00August 20th, 2018|
A new training package developed by the nation's peak body representing people living with dementia is aiming to increase the understanding and empathy of hospital [...]
Better post-op care for nursing home residents
2018-06-13T02:37:50+10:00July 27th, 2018|
A new type of intervention for nursing home residents following hospital discharge has resulted in almost two-thirds fewer readmissions. The intervention is a result of [...]
Multidisciplinary teams: Understanding GP clinical practice in the end of life care
2018-06-18T00:49:31+10:00May 20th, 2018|
Despite most deaths taking place in hospitals, the bulk of palliative and end of life care (PEoLC) is given in primary care settings, such as [...]
Why are we still reluctant to talk about end of life care?
2018-07-04T16:24:20+10:00May 20th, 2018|
Quality end–of–life care (EOLC) and decision making has been prominent in the literature over recent years with EOLC having a significant bearing on the process [...]
Hospital safety under the spotlight
2018-06-17T06:14:09+10:00May 13th, 2018|
New evidence showing wide variation in complication rates across Australian hospitals has called for a collective lift in safety performance and informing patients about the [...]
Digital assets on death and disability poses a problem
2018-06-17T06:44:40+10:00May 12th, 2018|
Most Australians are unprepared for death and disability when it comes to their digital assets, a study from the Adelaide University and the Charles Sturt [...]
Changes to the national cervical screening program
2018-06-17T06:47:02+10:00May 12th, 2018|
Australia has established a new cervical screening process based on recommendations by Australia’s independent Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC). The new Cervical Screening Test has [...]