Articles
Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
The second edition of the NSQHS Standards now contains specific actions addressing the health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. [ + ]
It should never have happened
The inquest into the death of 13-year-old Louis Tate in a Victorian hospital raised a number of important issues that all healthcare and aged-care facilities should act on. [ + ]
Charity goes high tech to help mental health sufferers
UK-based charity Turning Point has one goal: to save lives. It is leveraging technology-led innovation to do so. [ + ]
A room with a view...
Inspired by the local environment, a new research facility in the Torres Strait combines elegant design with practicality, making the most of the stunning environment and views. [ + ]
The road less travelled
Recently recognised with an Order of Australia for her leadership roles in psychiatry and medical administration, and now CEO of the National Mental Health Commission, Dr Peggy Brown shares the lessons she's learned during her 30-year career. [ + ]
Winners are grinners
Using a modified procedure, surgeons have returned genuine smiles to the faces of patients with one-sided facial muscle paralysis. [ + ]
Making telehealth a reality
Embedding telehealth into clinical consultations is a priority reform area of Australia's National Digital Health Strategy. [ + ]
When something 'sterile' is not
Contaminated sterile ultrasound gel causes an outbreak of blood stream and other infections. [ + ]
A Day in the Life ... Dr Mark Formby
Dr Mark Formby is Acting Director at NSW Health Pathology's Anatomical Pathology Laboratory at John Hunter Hospital. [ + ]
Hear your way
Today, most people take for granted their ability to easily make calls or listen to music on their mobile phones. But for the hearing impaired, this has never been simple — until now. [ + ]
Dressed for medical success
E-textiles are set to revolutionise health care. [ + ]
In Conversation... with Dr Keith Ooi
Dr Ooi, and his colleague Dr Michael Coffey, are seeking to revolutionise the way medical students learn... through gaming. [ + ]
A woman of stature
GS1 Australia CEO Maria Palazzolo talks about her career, her advice for women seeking leadership roles and her proudest moments. [ + ]
Essential expertise: pharmacists stepping up
Hospital pharmacists are committed to supporting sustainability. [ + ]
Cutting-edge healthcare training centre opening at Bendigo TAFE
The facility will help address the high demand for qualified hospital, aged-care, home care and community services personnel in the Greater Bendigo region. [ + ]
