SAP Health Engagement digital solution
15 February, 2018 | Supplied by: SAP Australia Pty LtdSAP Health Engagement is a digital solution that connects patients directly with health professionals.
A cyber-induced health scare waiting to happen
22 January, 2018 by Jason Edelstein*Internet-connected implanted devices come with security risks. We explain how to avoid them.
Top 5 tips to going paperless
19 January, 2018 by Andrew Tucker*Healthcare facilities love paper. So is there a simple way to go digital?
EMR governance: your business case is just the beginning
17 January, 2018 by Dr Emeline Ramos, Physician Executive, InterSystems | Supplied by: InterSystems Corporation (Australia)It is common for healthcare organisations to put forward a business case to secure funding for an electronic medical record (EMR) implementation; however, long-term governance models that ensure benefits identified in business cases are actually tracked and realised are far less common.
Scientists 'walk' through cancer cells using virtual reality
12 January, 2018Groundbreaking technology is allowing scientists to work collaboratively on cancer research.
Epilepsy seizure prediction possible with AI
18 December, 2017Soon, epilepsy sufferers will have customised technology that forewarns them of a seizure.
Keep out, and stay out!
28 November, 2017 by Anthony Smith*Six cybersecurity treatments that healthcare organisations should prescribe to.
3D bones custom made... while you're in surgery
07 November, 2017'Just-in-time implants' will revolutionise the way bone cancer is treated.
New app makes surgery set-ups a breeze
17 October, 2017 by Kristy PlattAustralian nurse's invention streamlines surgery set-up, and reduces costs and waste.
Four reasons why health care needs blockchain
17 October, 2017 | Supplied by: Quest Events Pty LtdBlockchain has the potential to transform the way the healthcare sector operates.
Q&A with a Scrubit end user
17 October, 2017Maitland Private Hospital's nurse unit manager, Martine Mead, explains how Scrubit has saved the hospital time and money, as well as reduced waste.
Why healthcare facilities are targeted for cyber attacks
15 September, 2017 by Coverforce Leed Insurance Brokers*Healthcare assets are particularly attractive to criminals.
Revolutionising the way medical students learn with new technology
31 August, 2017A Sydney paediatrician is changing the way medical students learn with his 'Sims'-like game, PlayMed.
EHRs in the hands of clinicians at Portland District Health
25 August, 2017Portland District Health, Victoria, is leading the pack in clinical informatics technology, with close to 95% conversion to electronic health records (EHRs). CEO Christine Gilesexplains why EHRs should stay in the hands of clinicians, not administrators.
Meeting between experts: supporting shared decision-making in practice
11 August, 2017In Australia, only around 40% of adults have the level of individual health literacy needed to effectively understand and use information about health.
