children
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Clinical Practice
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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COVID-19
Surprising long Covid-19 symptom in children
The health system is not well set up to appropriately respond to long Covid-19 and post-Covid-19 conditions among children, including addressing serious…
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News
Out of the mouth of babes: kids say what’s important to them in hospital
"To know I’m safe and will be looked after." This is one of the most important needs of children in…
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News
Health experts welcome student dental van plan
The Victorian Labor government will fund free dental care for primary and secondary students at government schools if it wins…
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Clinical Practice
Safe as houses? Mitigating the risks for children living on a rural property
In the emergency department, the ‘bat phone’ is reserved for urgent referrals of incoming patients. One busy afternoon, the bat…
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World-first guide to tackle osteoporosis
New prevention guidelines launched in Sydney to target children. Encouraging children to exercise and eat enough calcium will be at…
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