Culturally Informed Care
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Connection to Country is healthcare
Connection to Country is increasingly recognised as a foundational determinant of health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with…
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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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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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Cultural competency doesn’t equal better nursing: Study
A study of nurses in New Zealand has found that while awareness and reflection on cultural assumptions improves performance, deeper…
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Prioritise First Nations kids’ health – QNMU
The Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union (QNMU) has demanded to know how the state government is addressing the significant disparity in…
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Indigenous families globally face unfair treatment during pregnancy and birth
Researchers have found many Indigenous families experience racism, neglect of the cultural aspects of their care, or poorly designed healthcare…
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Govt backs preventative healthcare program for First Nations community
The federal government is investing $3.5 million for the expansion of preventative Indigenous health program Deadly Choices. The program is…
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