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Respect, preserve identity of people in palliative care: expert
An international expert is urging greater emphasis on carers and health professionals reinforcing the identity of individuals with limiting or…
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Industry & Reform
Nurses slam ‘callous’ NT health minister
Nurses angrily rejected comments from the NT health minister, after he argued last week that valuable research dollars were being…
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Clinical Practice
Mother’s height linked to pregnancy length
Shorter mothers have genes that increase their chances of giving birth to smaller or prematurely born babies, research has shown.…
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Clinical Practice
Three’s a blessing
A multiple birth brings excitement, anxiety and ultimately happiness to a pediatric hospital in Afghanistan. By Ally Moebus With nervous…
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Industry & Reform
ANMF doesn’t accept visa
Union says current work programs need to change because they’re taking jobs from Australians and exploiting migrant workers. By Amie…
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Tough duty makes it hard for nurses to model good health
Shiftwork, long hours and family commitments have been identified by a Queensland researcher as the key barriers preventing nurses from being…
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Clinical Practice
Dementia disease burden outstrips trial activity
A review has found there is far less clinical trial activity related to dementia than researchers expected, given the condition’s…
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Hike in allergy reactions for kids, 5-14
The number of Australians hospitalised with severe life-threatening allergic reactions has increased by 50 per cent between 2005 and 2012.…
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Industry & Reform
Nurses, midwives say TPP will weaken health systems
Nurses have penned an open letter to trade ministers and government leaders warning about a range of detrimental effects on Australia’s…
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Industry & Reform
Workforce needs its own care plan
The emotional labour of nursing takes a toll; a concerted effort to limit its effects is essential to the future…
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