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Healthcare
Commercial Mind, Social Heart: icare’s philosophy for improving quality of life outcomes
Improving choice, quality and service delivery for the changing needs of people living with an ABI is the central theme for this year's National Acquired Brain Injury Conference which is taking place on the 8 - 9 November 2016 at the Royal Rehab, Ryde, Sydney. In the lead up to this event, we were delighted…
25 Oct 2016, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
The nature and extent of adverse events in fertility practice
In the lead up to our inaugural Assisted Reproductive Technology Summit, we spoke with Tina Cockburn, Associate Professor in Law at the Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, and a researcher within the Australian Centre for Health Law Research. Tina’s area of research focuses on patient safety law and medico-legal issues arising out of innovative medical…
6 Oct 2016, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Living with your looks: Recognising Body Dysmorphic Disorder in cosmetic practice
The author of "Living With Your Looks", Roberta Honigman will be speaking at the upcoming National Cosmetic Medicine Summit 2017. This two day event aims to provide a unique forum within the Australian cosmetic industry specifically tailored for cosmetic doctors, cosmetic nurses, clinic owners, dermal therapists, cosmeceutical experts and others from the cosmetic industry to discuss, collaborate and…
3 Oct 2016, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Falls, Fractures & Pressure Injuries Management Conference – Highlights 2016
Falls, Fractures & Pressure Injuries Management Conference - Highlights 2016 This year at #FFPI16 included presentations from: Michelle Barakat-Johnson, Sydney Local Health District and University of Sydney Jack Bell, The Prince Charles Hospital and The University of Queensland Dr Rebecca Bell, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Margaret Cahill, Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Leisa Cassidy, The Townsville Hospital Kerrie…
19 Sep 2016, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Case Study | Facilitating Peace Education Programmes in a Women’s Correctional Facility in NZ
In lead up to the Correctional Services Healthcare Summit, at Informa Insights, we spoke to Catherine Gavigan, Director, National Centre for Training and Development regarding her international case study on "Facilitating Peace Education Programmes in a Women's Correctional Facility in New Zealand". You are the Director at National Centre for Training and Development -What have…
13 Sep 2016, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Managing Ageing Patients: Reception to Palliative Care
Mr Chris Puplick AM, Chair of the Board, Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network (NSW) will be speaking at the Correctional Services Healthcare Conference. In the lead up to the 7th Annual Correctional Services Healthcare Conference, at Informa Insights, we had a chance to speak to Chris about his most recent work with Justice Health…
12 Sep 2016, by Informa InsightsHealthcare | Occupational Health & Safety
Safety And Security Risks in Hospitals
This year’s Safe & Secure Hospitals Conference taking place on 17-18 October 2016 at the Novotel Melbourne on Collins will address code grey responses, incident reporting, training and education for security and clinical staff, legal protection, improvements to communication between staff, patients and visitors, strengthening healthcare policy and the importance of clinical governance, security risk…
5 Sep 2016, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Providing a safe environment for hospital staff, patients and visitors
Hospitals are committed to promoting the health, safety and welfare of all its staff, patients and visitors. Health and safety practices are embedded throughout an organisation to provide a secure environment in which to work. Hospital security staff and arrangements keep patients, staff and visitors safe from inappropriate behaviour such as violence and aggression. In…
1 Sep 2016, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
The Importance of Increasing the Community Awareness of Aphasia
According to The Australian Aphasia Rehabilitation Pathway (AARP), 15 million strokes occur each year worldwide, and up to 38% of stroke survivors have aphasia. The effects of aphasia create significant implications for the quality of life and functioning of an individual. The AARP’s set of care standards for aphasia management, allows speech pathologists to create…
29 Aug 2016, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
What role does the NHMRC play in clinical trials in Australia?
As a preview to some of the issues that will be discussed in our upcoming 9th Annual Pharmaceutical Law, Reform & Regulation Conference, we spoke with Samantha Robertson, Executive Director, Evidence, Advice and Governance Branch, NHMRC to discuss the Good Practice Process for site assessment and authorisation of clinical trials. 1. Can you tell us…
27 Aug 2016, by Informa InsightsInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
