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Meeting inner west health services demand
Camperdown Modern — a new healthcare facility proposed to be developed by partners Mathieson Property and PWD — aims to meet the growing demand for health services in Sydney's inner west. [ + ]
The hospital of the future
If you close your eyes and picture the hospital of the future, a few images may spring to mind. Robots wandering the hallways and checking patient vitals. Machines dishing out medications, or performing complex surgeries. [ + ]
How to digitise your IPC strategy
For many healthcare professionals, face masks, shields and soap have been the hallmark images of infection prevention and control throughout the pandemic. [ + ]
A day in the life of a Neonatal Critical Care Nurse
Ebony Blewer joined Mater 黑料吃瓜群网 Brisbane's Neonatal Critical Care Unit (NCCU) team almost four years ago. [ + ]
Deflecting the data breach
Cyber breaches in Australia’s healthcare industry are rising fast compared to other sectors. Yet, this increasingly vulnerable sector stands apart given the dangers such attacks can pose to human life. [ + ]
An infrastructure prescription for transformation
More than ever, hospitals and other organisations in the healthcare ecosystem depend on network infrastructure to ensure that information flows freely, accurately and reliably. [ + ]
Clinical trials: the big shift is here
For too long now, clinical trials in Australia have taken place to significantly varied standards. But a cultural shift is coming. [ + ]
Writing an asthma action plan
Health professionals as well as governments are anxious about this year's flu season, and case numbers are already climbing. [ + ]
Emergency departments are clogged and patients are waiting for hours or giving up. What’s going on?
Around 25,000 people visit hospital emergency departments across Australia every day. [ + ]
Egg freezing, IVF and age-related fertility decline
A new report based on actual clinical experience sheds light on the factors that track with successful births from egg freezing. [ + ]
Opinion: Health care must bolster privacy, security efforts
WA's COVID-19 contact tracing system was recently deemed to be riddled with privacy and security concerns. [ + ]
Five digital trends impacting health care
With rapid technology advancements and more complex care needs, organisations are under pressure to deliver digital-first, seamless and connected experiences. [ + ]
Good IPC programs can reduce infections by 70% — WHO
Recent disease outbreaks have highlighted how healthcare settings can contribute to the spread of infections, if insufficient attention is paid to infection prevention and control. [ + ]
Opinion: How do we do no harm with AI in health care?
AI is poised to play a significant role in the delivery of health care for all Australians, but if we are to realise its full potential, safely, we need an urgent plan. [ + ]
Thriving on gut instinct
Dana Kay's son has ADHD. Frustrated with the effects of traditional medicine, she sought an alternative. The outcome changed her life — and that of hundreds of other families. [ + ]
