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Making short stay hospital care work in practice
A co-designed, “shared stakeholder value model” could be key to making short stay hospital programs a success, according to healthcare funding expert Sharon Naidoo of Bupa. Speaking to Informa Connect ahead of the Short Stay Hospital Forum, Ms Naidoo expressed optimism about the short stay model, but said collaboration and open mindedness to innovation would…
26 Jun 2024, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare | Technology
What is the pathway to success in biotech?
A researcher who is making headway with a novel dementia treatment, targeting small molecules, is giving his view on what success looks like for the Australian biotech sector. Actinogen CEO, Dr Steven Gourlay, whose cortisol-reducing ‘Xanamem’ drug is showing great promise in clinical trials, believes a host of factors are needed to see more “home-grown”…
14 Jun 2024, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
What can Australia learn from US ambulatory surgery centres?
Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) have existed in the USA for more than fifty years, with around 6000 Medicare-certified centres now open throughout the country. These innovative healthcare facilities – which offer same-day surgical care, including diagnostics and prevention – have transformed healthcare for millions of Americans. But how do they compare in Australia’s healthcare system…
14 Jun 2024, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
How do medicinal psychedelics work in practice? An interview with Dr Ted Cassidy
A new clinical program is shedding light on how medicinal psychedelics can be optimised in the treatment of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The ‘approved prescriber pathway scheme’, which administers psilocybin and methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) as part of a comprehensive psychotherapy program, has so far demonstrated strong patient outcomes, and is giving psychiatrists increased hope over…
13 Jun 2024, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
Redeveloping mental health services in Western Sydney
Visit the Mental Health Models & Facilities Forum Website Mental health services in Western Sydney are undergoing a radical transformation, thanks to the work of Consultant Psychiatrist, Professor Vlasios Brakoulias, who has taken on a large part of the project. The professor, who specialises in obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, is overhauling models of care…
11 Jun 2024, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
How should we evolve funding for short stay hospital programs?
Visit the Mental Health Models & Facilities Forum Website Short stay hospital programs are becoming increasingly popular in Australia, with growing evidence that they improve patient outcomes in a variety of healthcare categories. In the realm of mental health, short-stay crisis units - therapeutic spaces for stabilising, assessing, and referring patients - have reduced emergency…
4 Jun 2024, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
Could a nurse practitioner service be key to tackling heart failure?
A new nurse practitioner service for patients with heart failure is driving down hospital readmission and mortality rates, saving hospitals up $110,000 every year. The initiative was devised by Professor Andrea Driscoll of Deakin University and Monash Health when she noticed education and support for this patient group was lacking. “On busy wards, people with…
28 May 2024, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
How feasible are residential aged care pharmacists?
Onsite pharmacists will soon become a regular fixture of the residential aged care system, with a dedicated government grant coming into effect in July this year. The role is expected to improve medication safety for a cohort in which people consume on average 9.75 medications, and have a 20 percent chance of being hospitalised for…
22 May 2024, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
Lessons from an onsite residential aged care pharmacist
In 2018, Goodwin Aged Care Services made history when it employed Australia’s first ever residential aged care pharmacist. Since the deployment, Goodwin has achieved various quality measures, including faster medication rounds, and a reduction in medication errors. Taking over the role in 2020, Kirolos Wasef, made further improvements, including lower antipsychotic usage, and a vaccination…
14 May 2024, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
Why the controversy around microdosing in medicinal psychedelics?
The use of microdosing in medicinal psychedelics has stirred much controversy in recent years. While supporting research is now stacking up, the evidence base lacks maturity, leaving health providers and potential users unclear on its therapeutic prowess. Intuitively, too, some have doubts about the efficacy of microdosing in the treatment of severe mental health conditions.…
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