Concerns for Future of Surgical Workforce
25 June, 2014 by Petrina SmithA new report claims that at a time when the number of surgeons in Australasia needs to be growing, medical student interest in surgery as a career is stagnant, raising serious concerns for the surgical workforce of the future.
General Practice Leaders call for government to invest in training
21 February, 2014 by Petrina SmithAccess to affordable and timely healthcare in both rural and urban settings will be at risk if the Government fails to invest in general practice training, according to Australia’s general practice leaders.
Communique from the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Framework Steering Committee
06 December, 2013 by Petrina SmithThe Advanced Pharmacy Practice Framework Steering Committee (APPFSC) met on recently (18 November 2013) and is pleased to report on the following outcomes.
Australasian Emergency Departments facing the challenges
30 September, 2013 by ahhb[caption id="attachment_4973" align="alignright" width="200"] Senior House Officer Dr Giovanna Marchant doing an intubation[/caption]
Clinical health systems in the 21st century
23 October, 2012 by John ConnoleRussel Duncan, CEO emerging systems
Reviewing the professional role of pharma
07 October, 2012 by John ConnoleKeeping people out of hospitals is an important part of a pharmacist’s role, and ensuring the quality use of medicine is one of the most effective ways of helping to minimise hospital admissions.
A care approach to infection control
26 August, 2012 by John ConnoleCatheter-related blood stream infections (CRBSIS) and life-threatening hospital acquired infections (HAIS) present a patient well-being challenge for healthcare professionals and an economic burden for healthcare facilities across the world, yet with the right strategies they are also the most preventable. The Australian Hospital and Healthcare Bulletin spoke with leading UK IV nurse consultant, Andrew Jackson, on his recent education tour of Australia, sponsored by 3M.
