Towards Self-Care in Healthcare
26 June, 2015 by Sharon SmithPharmacies across Australia have been working on the Health Destination Pharmacy model, an initiative the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia says promoted a ‘stronger focus on patient self-care, increased delivery of evidence-based professional services (particularly focusing on assisting patients with minor ailments), leading to greater patient loyalty and increased sales.’
Wellness at Work: Time to be Selfish
16 June, 2015 by Sharon SmithJust because you are looking after the wellbeing of patients and their families doesn’t mean you can ignore your own health. Of course, that doesn’t mean you can ignore your patient mid-seizure to have a coffee break but it does mean taking the time to prioritise your own wellbeing in order to bring your best to everything you do. We have recruited the help of a careers coach Christopher Paterson from ALCHEMY Career Management to pass on some advice for finding and retaining wellness in everything you do.
Government Establishes Severe Behaviour Response Teams
04 February, 2015 by Petrina SmithSevere Behaviour Response Teams will be established across Australia to provide advice to residential aged care providers needing assistance in dealing with people with severe symptoms of dementia.
Victorian Alzheimer's Disease Patient First to be Treated with New Drug
29 January, 2015 by Petrina SmithWesley Unveils $20 million Operating Theatre Upgrade
14 October, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe Wesley Hospital in Brisbane has unveiled its new $20 million theatre expansion and upgrade project.
New Asthma Management Tool Available to Pharmacists
19 September, 2014 by Petrina SmithTo help people pharmacists educate people to achieve better asthma control, NPS MedicineWise has launched new Asthma Management tool.
Declining Rate of Heart Attacks for Western Australians with Diabetes
09 September, 2014 by Petrina SmithDuring the past decade there has been a declining rate of heart attacks for Western Australians with diabetes despite a rapid rise in the prevalence of diabetes.
Improving efficiency of operating theatres
18 August, 2014 by ahhbThe NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) Surgical Services Taskforce (SST) is working with clinicians and managers to improve the efficiency of operating theatres and access to emergency and elective surgery in NSW public hospitals, writes Professor Donald MacLellan.
Hepatitis Report Card Released for World Hepatitis Day
28 July, 2014 by Petrina SmithA Hepatitis Report Card released for World Hepatitis Day today shows 250,000 Australians with untreated hepatitis B or C are aged over 40 years and have reached the critical age-point where liver scarring accelerates and the risk of cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver failure dramatically increases.
Launch of App to Monitor Facebook Use of People Living With a Mental Illness
26 June, 2014 by Petrina SmithMental health experts are using social media to predict when a person living with a mental illness is likely to experience a relapse.
Childhood Immunisation Increases but Some Areas Still at Risk
27 March, 2014 by Petrina SmithThe National Health Performance Authorities second report on childhood immunisation rates shows the number of children not fully immunised has lowered, but there are areas in Australia where rates are low.
Science is Running Out Of Ways to Attack Harmful Bacteria
19 November, 2013 by Petrina SmithUniversity of Adelaide's Dr Ian Musgrave says science is running out of new ways to attack harmful bacteria, while drug companies are abandoning antibiotic research and development.
Numerous Areas for Improvement Details in Review of the Prevention and Control of Legionella Pneumophila Infection in Queensland
17 October, 2013 by Petrina SmithChief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young’s Review of the prevention and control of Legionella pneumophila infection in Queensland was tabled in Parliament today and detailed numerous areas for improvement.
