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By bringing health and the arts together in the form of a picture book, researchers are delivering their health findings to communities in a way that is easier to understand.
Clinicians play a critical role in medical technology innovation; however, structured training in this discipline is lacking in Australia. We propose that formal education, using well validated methodologies, should be incorporated into clinical training at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Digital technologies are transforming health care for all Australians, and this includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Electronic health interventions (eHealth) can involve features such as telehealth, instant messaging and mobile apps that support health care.
Emerging evidence shows significant links between untreated hypertension and the development of dementia
The proposed sale of Vectura by Philip Morris International is a significant moment in the fight against Big Tobacco’s influence on health care. The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand explores the implications of the sale and calls for continued vigilance to keep tobacco and vaping companies out of the pharmaceutical sector.
Health care-associated infections are a preventable burden. A recent randomised controlled trial presents evidence on how enhanced cleaning and disinfection can reduce infection rates.
The MediSecure data breach highlights the health care sector’s susceptibility to such attacks, and it is imperative that the government and health care providers work together to better protect sensitive health data.
With complex interplay between health and other aspects of life, it remains to be seen how the Disability Royal Commission’s work will impact the health of Australians with disability.
Although there is a potential role for PAs within the Australian health care system, this must be accompanied by rigorous regulatory oversight and governance to monitor their impact.
