Pragmatic clinical trials may be more fragile than they appear
A new study suggests that the harder a clinical trial works to be flexible and realistic, the more its conclusion leans on statistical assumptions.
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Sleepless nights: how the New Aged Care Act affects the elderly who need respiratory support devices
Many older Australians have encountered significant difficulties accessing respiratory support devices under the new Support at Home program.
Rethinking Australia’s approach to clinical governance: what it means for clinicians
A new National Model for Clinical Governance from the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care aims to improve quality of care in acute health services.
Why nutrition studies often clash — and how genetics may help
Research using the genetics of taste and smell suggests a promising way forward for nutrition studies, helping scientists identify which foods may genuinely influence health and disease.
Narrative medicine: back to the future of complete care
Narrative medicine can support the spiritual health of patients by building their sense of identity, meaning and purpose at end-of-life care.
Quality guidelines needed for prevention and diagnosis of vaginal and vulvar cancers
National standards for quality and equitable care are needed to improve diagnosis and prevention of these rare cancers.
Using data to accelerate equitable systems for children
Despite sustained investment in early childhood systems, child health inequities have not narrowed. Progress could be made using existing data early with clear purpose to guide action.
You know where you feel safe: trauma-informed and aware health care for Stolen Generations survivors
Trauma-informed care need not be a specialist model. For Stolen Generations survivors, it must be embedded in every healthcare interaction — especially in each GP, dental and aged care interaction.
