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Designing healthcare solutions for the empowered generation
Millennials and Gen Z are taking healthcare innovation into their own hands, bringing a new, patient-focused approach to the forefront. [ + ]
Nurses and midwifes go digital at Australian Healthcare Week
In her presentation, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Information Officer Kate Rezenbrink will discuss nurses' and midwives' relationship with digital health. [ + ]
Drones, phones and responding to elderly falls
Our research has been exploring 'the art of the possible' with networked drones and smart fall detection sensors. [ + ]
AI may choose best depression therapy
A US research team has developed a computer that can accurately predict whether an antidepressant will work, based on patients' brain activity. [ + ]
Desert Rose House: designed to make a difference
Desert Rose House is designed to help ageing populations live comfortably, independently and easily. Team Leader Clayton McDowell says the simple things can make a big difference. [ + ]
Time for action on pancreatic cancer
A report published by Avner Pancreatic Cancer Foundation shows that, without action, pancreatic cancer is likely to become Australia's second biggest cancer killer. [ + ]
Solving the looming nurse shortage
As employment pathways and workforce customs have changed, so should our perspectives on nursing career trajectories to a more flexible view and approach. [ + ]
On a mission to improve food in aged care
The Maggie Beer Foundation was established to bring about real change to food experiences for aged-care residents, with the aim that every meal provides comfort and pleasure and is always something to look forward to. [ + ]
Living the dream and making a difference in Cooktown
Dr Ebonney van der Meer set her sights on moving to Cooktown, with a mission in mind — to make a difference in the community. [ + ]
Rural GP training in the Burdekin
Dr Michael McLaughlin was a medical student at JCU when he discovered a love of working in rural and remote communities. [ + ]
Remote medicine on Thursday Island
For Dr Allison Hempenstall, Thursday Island is a gateway to opportunity. [ + ]
Health tech research lab to digitise hospitals
A research lab to help Australian hospitals adopt and upskill with new and existing digital health technology has opened in Adelaide. [ + ]
The future of health care is not in hospitals
In the past, the hospital experience was a significant part of health care, but that won't necessarily be true in the future. If you're a hospital leader, look beyond your four walls and consider the entire patient journey. [ + ]
A digital treatment for a private health insurer's malaise
Amid escalating public debate over the value of private health insurance, the government and key industry bodies are scrambling to take steps to reduce premium increases and counter the decline in membership. [ + ]
Salutogenic design shines in Melbourne's west
Parents, children and clinicians in Sunshine, in Melbourne's west, have enthusiastically welcomed the Lyons-designed Joan Kirner Women's and Children's Hospital. [ + ]
