Articles
Using social prescribing as 'a script against loneliness'
The Royal Australian College of GPs is supporting social prescribing as a health intervention that helps patients connect more and improve their overall health. [ + ]
Why conformance is key to secure, connected and consumer-centred care
The Agency's Chief Clinical Adviser (Nursing) sets out why it's time for secure and seamless health data exchange; and an emergency physician provides a case study. [ + ]
Is home washing contributing to antibiotic-resistant infection spread?
A UK study suggests home washing of healthcare worker uniforms may be unknowingly contributing to the spread of antibiotic-resistant infections in hospitals. [ + ]
In Conversation with Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd AO
In the role for just two months, Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd AO, is already waist-deep in plans to improve the nation's health. [ + ]
Doctors shouldn't be allowed to object to medical care if it harms their patients
Healthcare professionals aren't pacifists refusing conscription into the military. They freely choose healthcare careers — that comes with obligations. [ + ]
Bowel cancer's demographic shift demands clinical attention
Bowel cancer has been quietly redrawing its demographic boundaries; Bowel Cancer Australia's CEO explains the importance of understanding its emerging patient profile. [ + ]
Land, geology, water: new Bundaberg Hospital, Queensland
Three key themes — land, geology and water — inspired the design of the new Bundaberg Hospital in Queensland, due for completion in late 2027. [ + ]
Where to from here? A sustainable path for day hospitals
The effects of day hospital underfunding are being felt across health care. For a sustainable path forward, Hospital + Healthcare speaks with Jane Griffiths. [ + ]
Chronic pain, care and communication: a lived experience perspective
This National Pain Week, Kathie Elliott-Scott, who lives with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis, advocates lived experience narratives in health care. [ + ]
Australian GP practices perform well in 19-country chronic conditions survey
Australia has performed well in a chronic conditions survey, which collected data from 107,000 patients and 1800 primary care practices across 19 countries. [ + ]
Heating and cooling systems: advanced features for health care
Healthcare facilities demand precise control over temperature, humidity and air quality across various zones. Here's some advanced heating and cooling system features. [ + ]
Colorectal cancer survivors face elevated risk
Colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors face an elevated risk of developing multiple primary cancers, an Australian study including 26,729 CRC survivors has revealed. [ + ]
Wage theft: law changes, compliance and prevention in health care
New wage theft federal laws came into force this year. A lawyer sets out the changes, how compliance can be ensured and best practice prevention procedures. [ + ]
Deepfakes mimicking health professionals pose real risk
The Australian Medical Association has called for clear and enforceable regulations to combat AI 'deepfake' videos that mimic reputable health professionals. [ + ]
Key concerns this Sarcoma Awareness Month
July is Sarcoma Awareness Month, and the Australia and New Zealand Sarcoma Association has raised some key concerns — including the fact that research is lagging. [ + ]
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