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Courts strongly favour the right of competent individuals to refuse treatment but the particulars of each individual case can lead to exceptions. As previously canvassed in this column, there exists a fundamental right for a competent adult to refuse treatment, ...

Gimmicky diets often result in weight loss at first, before leaving a person less healthy – and heavier – down the road; learn how to spot shonky programs. If the magazine covers in your waiting room are anything to go ...

Nurses in paediatric trauma services must be especially proactive with self-care strategies, to manage the personal impact of encountering so much intense suffering over time. In my paediatric nursing career spanning more than 30 years, there have been many wonderful times ...

Tarkett is a French company that manufactures and markets commercial flooring products, with a specific focus on education and healthcare environments. Ralph Jorissen is the managing director of Tarkett’s Australian subsidiary, which is currently rolling out its new iQ One ...

Exercise just after eating is best for those with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Otago in New Zealand found a walk after eating resulted in significantly lower blood glucose levels. Type 2 ...

With World Thrombosis Day falling this week (Thursday 13 October 2016), it's a time to learn more about this medical condition and determine who is most at risk and what can be done to prevent its onset. According to Dr ...

Nursing Review's sister site Campus Review recently profiled Greg Hobson, a nurse and paramedic with a passion for giving back to the community and the coastal lifestyle. The interview offers an insight into what motivates young healthcare professionals. NR: Where are you based and ...

Tax time can be a time of dread for many healthcare workers as you try to sift through boxes of receipts to work out what deductions you can claim on your tax return. You aren’t alone. In fact, healthcare workers ...

The public must have confidence in nurses’ ability and willingness to practise proper medication management. Those who violate that trust rarely get off lightly. Nurses are entrusted with significant responsibility in relation to the handling, dispensing and giving of medications. ...

A diet high in Omega-3 fatty acids and low in salt can help decrease the odds of falling victim to Australia’s biggest killer. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare names cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death and ...