Clinical Practice
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Jewish patients experience ‘real fear’ in hospitals
A royal commission has heard some Jewish patients fear disclosing their religion in hospital settings, with concerns about anti-Semitism affecting…
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This role is crucial to First Nations patient safety
Researchers examining First Nations experiences in NSW hospitals say Aboriginal hospital liaison officers are helping patients feel heard, respected and…
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Cultural safety key to closing the gap
Improving First Nations health outcomes requires more than addressing social determinants. Experts say culturally safe care is essential to building…
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What drives women to have a ‘freebirth’?
A coronial inquest is examining why Melbourne influencer Stacey Warnecke chose a freebirth, as researchers warn rising numbers of women…
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What does ‘trauma‑informed’ actually mean?
Trauma‑informed care aims to prevent re‑traumatisation by creating safe, transparent and empowering environments but experts warn the term is now…
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How to involve kids in their own health care
New research shows children communicate far more in health appointments than adults notice, often through non‑verbal cues such as touch,…
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Nurse-patient connection key in mental health care
A study across 12 mental‑health units has found that early therapeutic relationships between nurses and patients strongly influence fear, coercion…
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Earlier heart screening for Indigenous people can save lives
New research shows Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people develop atrial fibrillation nearly 16 years earlier than other Australians, prompting…
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High malnutrition rates found in remote hospital: Study
A 10‑year study of nearly 1,000 patients in a remote Central Australian hospital has found almost half were at risk…
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Nurses central to $3b aged care reform
Nursing organisations have welcomed Labor’s $3b aged care package but warn the reforms will only succeed if workforce planning, training…
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