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Clinical, Residential Aged Care & Future Leaders
It’s hard to think about, but frail older women in nursing homes get sexually abused too
We don’t often think of older women being victims of sexual assault, but such assaults occur in many settings and circumstances.
Are we expecting too much of our junior doctors?
“When will the proper doctor see me? You know, the one who wears the suit.” This is what junior doctors hear from patients and their...
An article evaluating the effect of the Clinical Communique has been published by the BMJ
To explore whether subscribers reported clinical practice changes as a result of reading the Clinical Communiqué (CC).
Safe working hours for doctors – Whose duty of care?
Many doctors work unsafe hours with extended shifts, overtime and on-call rosters.
The Colombo Declaration
Join health professionals from around the world to condemn attacks and demand immediate action to stop Hospitals Bombardment.
Quality of life vs. safety: study highlights risks
A recent study found 80 per cent of injury-related or premature deaths of aged-care residents were from falls.
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Clinical Communiqué Episode #15: Older drivers
Thunderstorm asthma events can trigger severe asthma symptoms in susceptible individuals and potentially rapidly overwhelm health services.
The Communiqués
Residential Aged Care Communiqué Episode #19: Medication Allergy
A resident is administered medication to which he has a known allergy leading to death prompting a review of practice and systems of care.
The Communiqués
Residential Aged Care Communiqué Volume 20 Issue 1 February 2025
This edition examines how the workforce issues impact resident safety and quality of care through three separate cases.
The Communiqués
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