paediatrics
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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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Culturally Informed Care
Prioritise First Nations kids’ health – QNMU
The Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union (QNMU) has demanded to know how the state government is addressing the significant disparity in…
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News
NSW’s first private paediatric hospital to open
One of Sydney's largest private hospitals is set to open in June 2023. Located in Gregory Hills of Sydney's Southwest,…
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Specialty Focus
‘The Nurse’ podcast sheds light on alleged sexual abuse and mismanagement in Tasmania’s health system
James Griffin was a paediatric nurse in Tasmania. A family man, he was well liked, a bit un-PC for some,…
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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
Parents of sick kids are essentially patients, need more attention
Hospitals will invite parents to remain with their sick children but they aren't given enough thought during their stay, an expert on childhood…
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Podcasts
Malawian nurse, academic travels far to help those back home
Malawi-born Dr Fatch Kalembo has seen first-hand the challenges that children living with HIV in the region face – and…
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Podcasts
Hobart nurse fronts clothing campaign
Retail brand Jeanswest is set to celebrate its fans in a campaign featuring seven of its members, with a Hobart…
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News
Healing the child
The time has come for nurses to specialise in specific categories. Should paediatric nursing be one of them? By Louis…
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Building capacity from the ground up
An Australian provider shares their experiences of working to improve the health outcomes of Asia’s youngest nation. Linda Belardi reports.…
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