It’s a new year! We have a new health minister with a personal understanding of mental illness and Australia has been ranked number two in the region for its mental health efforts. However, there’s still a lot to do to ...
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Social media blurs the line between private and professional
A frustrated nurse posts on social media about a matter unrelated to her workplace and is found guilty of misconduct. As an ever-increasing number of nurses embrace social media, they should not forget that the nature and content of their ...
More »A solid start: enjoying food while avoiding allergens
Allergy guidelines have been revised. How does this affect infant feeding? Starting solids can be a confusing time for new parents, with the barrage of information available online offering conflicting advice. Allergies and intolerances are on a dramatic incline, and ...
More »Enjoy Afternoon Teal and raise awareness for ovarian cancer
Jane Hill is the CEO of Ovarian Cancer Australia. February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and to mark the occasion, there will be a function at Parliament House on Wednesday 8 February 2017 attended by government politicians and an Afternoon ...
More »Exploring nursing ethics in executions and other end-of-life scenarios
Professor Linda Shields from Charles Sturt University is a specialist in nursing ethics. She has co-written a book on the role of nurses in Nazi Germany’s forced euthanasia programs and recently authored an opinion paper on the role of nurses ...
More »MDFA calls for funding of aids and technologies for vision impaired Australians
Macular Disease Foundation Australia has released a new report into the long-term funding requirements for aids and technologies to assist the 100,000 older Australians with vision loss or blindness. The report, titled Low Vision, Quality of Life and Independence: A Review ...
More »Scientists develop fake news vaccine
A psychological tool aimed at immunising the public against the virus of fake news and misinformation has been developed by scientists. Researchers claim to have found a so-called vaccine to curb the damaging effects of fact distortion: exposing them to ...
More »Doctors angered by South Australian hospital ward closure: AMA
The closure of a ward at the Royal Adelaide Hospital is an "insult" to doctors and nurses who are fuming about the decision, South Australia's peak medical body says. And the state opposition says premier Jay Weatherill must sack his ...
More »Hard truths about toast and other soft food tips for aged care
Many residents of aged care facilities love having toast for breakfast. What many staff don't realise, though, is that toast is classified as a normal texture food. According to the Australian standardised definitions and terminology for texture-modified foods and fluids, toast is ...
More »The future of healthcare communications and tech products
Jeremy Paton is team engagement solutions lead at Avaya Australia and New Zealand, the local office of the California-based technology firm. After more than a century in the telephonic hardware industry, Avaya is transitioning into a software-led communications enabler. Healthcare is one industry ...
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