Patients discharged from the ICU frequently report symptoms of anxiety, PTSD or depression – and it could have major implications for risk of death. The authors of the study, from the University of Oxford, asked a total of 4,943 ICU ...

Information that could affect the quality of care for people with disability living in residential care is being overlooked, ignored or isn’t being shared with providers – putting people at risk of death. That’s one of the key findings from ...

The Victorian Labor government will fund free dental care for primary and secondary students at government schools if it wins the next election – a move welcomed by health groups. Premier Daniel Andrews said his party would roll out 250 ...

Catch a wave, not chlamydia. That’s the call from Queensland Health ahead of this year’s schoolies season. Chief health officer Dr Jeannette Young said while it is an exciting time of year for young Australians, the only thing they should ...

It’s time to stop the blame game and start taking antibiotic resistance seriously. NPS MedicineWise issued this warning for World Antibiotic Awareness Week. Medical adviser and GP Dr Jeannie Yoo said antibiotics are a precious – and limited – resource. “Rather ...

Victorian hospitals will now be charged with reporting cases of potentially fatal anaphylaxis to the state’s health department. The new scheme, which came into effect on 1 November, was set up in response to the death of a 10-year-old boy ...

“I will just reply to this email.” Health care professionals have likely found themselves saying this in their head or to a loved one but a new study has warned that continuing to work after hours affects productivity, sleep and ...

Nurses using an award-winning fob watch would be able to access their Apple data should it hit the market. The Smart Fob watch, designed by Bachelor of Nursing student Jordan Kidd, was the winning idea at Murdoch University’s 2018 Young ...

In Australia, our population is ageing. In order to support our overall health, this means we need our teeth and mouth to remain healthy for much longer. There are many oral health issues that can particularly impact the aged and ...

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) will today reiterate its support for a Bill that would make it compulsory for aged care providers to publicly disclose staffing levels. The Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport will also ...