Articles
Pain, differential diagnosis and avoiding the wrong rabbit hole
The idea that a patient's pain is always trying to tell us something is an increasingly outdated notion. [ + ]
The privacy dilemma: safeguarding patient data
The use of AI-driven analytics can improve patient outcomes, but also seems to conflict with the patient privacy mandate. A privacy-by-design strategy may help overcome this. [ + ]
A Day in the Life of Mater Midwife Gabby Rowsell
Midwife Gabby Rowsell shares her day working in the birth suites at South Brisbane's Mater Mothers' Hospital. [ + ]
Simple sessions for PCC staff wellbeing
Paediatric critical care staff experience higher levels of moral distress; a recent UK wellbeing project developed two simple, easy-to-deliver sessions to help. [ + ]
Building awareness around deprescribing and sustainability
MedsAware Deprescribing Action Week from 10–16 March is designed to raise awareness around polypharmacy and deprescribing. [ + ]
Why data access holds the key to better care
An AI-enabled healthcare sector is a potentially idyllic place, where healthy habits are supported, early disease is detected and, ultimately, deaths are prevented. [ + ]
Closing cybersecurity loopholes — lessons from the US
Gregory Garcia was once the most senior cybersecurity professional in all of the United States. [ + ]
Cancer recurrence anxiety: clinical pathway for health professionals
An estimated 60% of people affected experience moderate to severe anxiety that cancer could return or worsen. [ + ]
Calls for health-based approach to drug policy
The latest data released by NADA shows long wait times for individuals looking to access alcohol and other drug (AOD) services. [ + ]
Rising healthcare facility demands pave way for innovation
The pandemic and the years since have highlighted Australia's severe nursing shortages, with research indicating we could face a shortfall of 100,000 nurses by 2025, creating a need for more facilities to house them and support Australian communities. [ + ]
The role of culture and connection in improving Aboriginal health
Researchers are calling for a rethink of the health system's approach to closing the gap. [ + ]
COP29: positioning health at the core of climate negotiations
The WHO is calling for an end to reliance on fossil fuels, instead advocating for people-centred adaptation and resilience. [ + ]
Project to end weight stigma in pregnancy care
Women's involvement in pregnancy care is a central component of shared decision-making, but is currently limited for women with high body mass index, new research suggests. [ + ]
Clinician burnout: evidence-based strategies to improve wellbeing
Recent surveys in Australia show clinician rates of burnout around 60% with higher rates in the specialities of ED and psychiatry, and more likely in women and younger clinicians. [ + ]
Concept to clinical care: what's holding back healthtech?
Australia is globally recognised for its exceptional medical research output. So why isn't that research making its way into clinical care? [ + ]
