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Clinical Practice
ACN pushes VAD telehealth reform
The Australian College of Nursing has renewed calls to remove federal restrictions on telehealth consultations for voluntary assisted dying, arguing…
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Career & Learning
Nurses face career ‘guesswork’
The Australian College of Nursing has launched a national career pathways resource after nurses reported their career progression often relies…
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Funding
Research nurses seek greater support
Clinical research nurses are urging governments and sector leaders to invest in workforce development, warning Australia risks falling behind internationally…
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Workforce
Women 70% of global health workforce
Women have driven the remarkable growth of the global health workforce over the past three decades, but a new study…
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Culturally Informed Care
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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News
Minns ED warning sparks backlash
The president of ASMOF has hit back at comments from NSW Premier Chris Minns, saying patients should never be discouraged…
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Culturally Informed Care
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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Health & Wellbeing
What remote health workers want
Safe housing, flexible leave and financial incentives are among the top priorities for healthcare workers in remote Australia, according to…
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Health & Wellbeing
Assaults, falls hospitalising healthcare workers
New AIHW data shows workplace assault hospitalisations among healthcare workers have doubled over the past decade, with violence now ranking…
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Industry & Reform
Paid Prac expanded for health students
Students training in 10 additional health professions will be eligible for paid placement support under a federal expansion designed to…
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