Death education should be taught in the classroom to demystify ageing and dying among younger Australians, Queensland doctors have argued. Australian Medical Association Queensland said young people need to be educated about medical, legal and other issues that surround ageing ...

Nurse numbers play a key role in preventable deaths. That’s one of the key findings of PhD research by Charles Darwin University’s Dr Melanie Underwood, who used coronial reports to analyse nurse-related adverse events resulting in the death of patients. ...

'You’re worried? We’re listening.' This is the key message South Australian researchers hope a patient’s loved ones take away from a new model aimed at ensuring they know when and how to raise concerns about a patient’s deterioration. Flinders University’s ...

In the lead-up to World Bedwetting Day on May 29, a new guide is highlighting the impact that nocturnal enuresis can have on a child – the condition can affect a person's emotional, psychological and social development and might result ...

A holistic approach is best when it comes to managing the job performance of nurses, a researcher has argued. Charles Sturt University PhD candidate Joanna Carlisle explored factors that might influence a nurse’s job performance, such as work environment, attitude ...

We make plans for our holidays, careers and families but a new study shows just how many Australians baulk when it comes to preparing for the inevitable – their death. Only one in four Australians have had a conversation with ...

Are hospitals the reservoir of antibiotic resistant bacteria? Or is it nursing homes? Research from the University of Queensland (UQ) has received a $1.8 million government funding boost to find out. The study will explore the spread of antibiotic resistant ...

Healthcare continues its lead as Australia’s biggest employer while community services helps to boost growth in job ads, according data from employment marketplace SEEK. Overall, job ads were up 16.5 per cent in April compared with 12 months ago, and ...

The health sector is undergoing rapid and widespread change. Substantial technological developments are opening new avenues for diagnosing and caring for patients. The implementation and ongoing utilisation of this technology depends on qualified individuals being provided with the skills and ...

Falls are the most common cause of hospitalised injury – and numbers are rising. A new Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report revealed falls account for almost half (41 per cent) of all hospitalised injuries. This was followed ...