Clinical Practice
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Navigating ethical challenges in aged care: The role of clinical education – opinion
Aged care in Australia, as in many parts of the world, faces significant challenges as the population ages and demand…
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“Looming threat” – Superbug deaths increase in over 70s by 80 per cent
A new study, published in The Lancet, has forecast that drug-resistant infections will be the direct cause of tens of…
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“Shiny new treatment:” High cost means new Alzheimer’s drugs not available to all
While the approval of Alzheimer's disease modifying treatments like donanemab and lecanemab (Leqembi) continues to be hotly debated internationally, a…
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Physios and dietitians essential to easing ‘arthritis crisis’
Arthritis Australia has called for "affordable, non-surgical care from physiotherapists, dietitians, and other allied health professionals" in a bid to…
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Australia is running low on oral morphine. What does that mean for pain relief in palliativeĀ care?
Nial Wheate, Macquarie University and Tina Hinton, University of Sydney Australia currently finds itself in the unusual position of being…
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Funding to update guidelines for dementia care
In a bid to remodel best-practice principles for dementia care, the Albanese government will inject $1.3 million into the development…
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10 signs of adverse events and psychotropic medicines
In a bid to empower carers and minimise drug-related harm in older people, a recent study by Monash University has…
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End-of-life patients suffering unnecessarily due to pain med shortage
In the past year, at least six pain-relief products have become unavailable in Australia. The Australian & New Zealand Society…
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Collaborative palliative care pilot project empowers aged care staff
Two Victorian aged care providers are changing the way they deliver end of life care. Peninsula Home Hospice and Vasey…
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NSW records large increase in flu cases, concerning jump in ER admissions
NSW is headed for a āmore severe flu season than usualā with the state recording a 25 per cent week-on-week…
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