Anaesthesia & Respiratory Care Feature Articles for Australian Healthcare

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Flexible work helps blood pressure, sleep, mental health 2/18/2010

There is evidence to suggest that flexible working might be beneficial for employees' health if they are allowed to have input into their own working patterns, a review by Cochrane ...

Nurses: Violence part of job, only 1 in 6 incidents reported 2/8/2010

Three-quarters of nurses providing private and public care experienced workplace violence, but only one in six incidents were formally reported, according to study published in the ...

Tobacco report outlines 21 challenges for 21st century 2/4/2010

A new American Cancer Society report outlines 21 challenges and needs for global tobacco control, covering the wide range of issues to be addressed and expertise needed to reduce ...

Low-cost ventilators for emergency and remote use 1/28/2010

A group of UK anaesthetists have designed and tested three prototype low-cost ventilators that could provide vital support during major healthcare emergencies involving large numbers ...

Management tips employees would give their bosses 1/28/2010

The following tips primarily lead back to the golden rule "treat others as you would like to be treated". As an employer, place yourself in the employee's shoes. How would you like ...

Rural AUS is more vulnerable to the impact of the GFC 1/12/2010

Rural Australians are more likely to be negatively impacted by the global financial crisis than those in urban areas, according to a new report.

Differences between a leader and a manager 1/12/2010

There should be no differences between a leader and a manager. The two 'titles' should coexist with one another, but often times a manager lacks leadership abilities. In order to be ...

AHHA: Data gaps mask true facts in final hospital report 12/17/2009

The Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA) has expressed disappointment that the Productivity Commission's final report on public and private hospitals contains some ...

Need for health reforms too important for further delays 12/17/2009

AMA President, Dr Andrew Pesce, has said that the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) had failed to meet widespread expectations that it would reveal some signs of national ...

Jargon in business publications alienates customers 12/15/2009

Using business jargon is common amongst colleagues in specific industries, but the acronyms, language and lingo spoken in these circles is typically not so well known outside the ...

Personal patient data improves AUS surgery success 12/15/2009

Australian surgeons are leading the world in using a new statistical model that predicts an individual patient's chances of success for a common type of vascular surgery and guides ...

Long road ahead to cut kidney diseases and diabetes 12/15/2009

A new report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows that while a lot is being done to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes ...

How to successfully build a great management team 12/10/2009

A company is not a democracy – it's better. In a democracy, the majority wins. In a good management team, all positive input wins, and all negative input is dismissed. Achieving that ...

AMC poised for Registration and Accreditation Scheme 12/3/2009

The Australian Medical Council (AMC) says it is strong, flexible and ready for the introduction of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (NRAS) in July 2010.

How to deal with unproductive staff 12/1/2009

Dealing with an unproductive staff can be a challenge for even the most experienced leader. There could be many reasons that are feeding the productivity problem, and once the issue ...

Health info needs urgent technological injection 11/24/2009

The Business Council of Australia has called on the federal government to lead an urgent implementation of the national e-health strategy.

Dangers of listening to the foetal heart at home 11/17/2009

An over the counter foetal heart monitor can be a fun purchase for expectant parents eager to hear their unborn child. The authors warn that parents shouldn’t rely on the devices to ...

Good managers form the key to better business 11/12/2009

An international survey of Australian manufacturing companies confirms that good managers are the key to successful businesses and highlights where Australian managers need to improve. ...

Working time regulations for trainee doctors 11/12/2009

Creating more flexibility around current working is the solution.

Benefitting from innovative IP service opportunities 11/10/2009

Darwin-based innovators now have access to a secure intellectual property (IP) lodgement service thanks to a new initiative by Federal Government agency IP Australia and Australia ...

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