Technology
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What’s needed to avoid ‘extraordinarily expensive mistakes’ in eHealth
New eHealth initiatives won’t benefit staff or patients if policymakers and hospital administrators focus solely on meeting organisational goals and…
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Humans better than robots at surgery
Robots don't always have the upper hand - new studies suggest that humans make better surgeons. As hospitals spend millions…
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Found in translation
A new project aims to develop technology that translates conversations between older CALD adults with dementia and carers. The ability…
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Holographic patients help nurses hone assessment skills
Luke Skywalker did it. will.i.am did it. Now, nursing students from the University of Canberra are exploring the use of…
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Beyond the corkboard: better engaging staff key to digital transformation
A new survey, focussed on the way different sectors approach technology, has revealed a mismatch between the views of firstline…
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Drawing test detects signs of Parkinson’s
A simple drawing test is being hailed by researchers as the first ever tool to diagnose Parkinson’s disease when there…
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Free-to-attend Disrupt Healthcare onfloor program
The Disrupt Healthcare Stage will explore the disruptive technologies and medical innovations that are set to revolutionise healthcare delivery in…
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ED clinicians to take part in My Health Record pilot
The Australian Digital Health Agency has announced an emergency department My Health Record pilot to develop a model that optimises…
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2020 vision: 5 technologies rapidly changing healthcare
From smart robotics to ground-breaking treatments, innovative healthcare technologies are evolving at breakneck speed. These innovations are taking hold in…
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Are flying maggots part of healthcare’s future?
When a patient in a remote community needs medical supplies from the closest major city, the path of least resistance…
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