A recent case involving a patient harmed in an overcrowded ED highlights the need for a fresh look at how NZ investigates clinical errors.
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Skincare isn’t always a case of ‘the stronger the better’. Getting the right advice helps make sure you find the best treatment for your skin.
More people are accessing medicinal cannabis than ever expected, or the health system was designed for. And we’re failing patients.
A new study from a Pittsburgh hospital finds that trauma patients recover faster when emergency medical teams have shared experience working together.
Canada has no accreditation or inspection system for research ethics boards for clinical drug trials, and no oversight mechanism for the way that they undertake reviews.
Medicinal cannabis scripts are rising and reports of side effects are likely an underestimate. Here’s what we know about the risks.
Psychedelic-assisted therapy offers promise. But new research highlights concerns about safety and accessibility.
The pharmacist will see you now. Will a proposal for pharmacists to work out of GP clinics really work? Here’s what we know so far.
Not all examples of flawed medical records relate to individual human error. Here’s what else can go wrong.
This is unacceptably high and we need targeted solutions.
Aggressive and misleading marketing is fuelling demand for medicinal cannabis. Here are some of the ways clinics bend the rules.
A survey of 1,000 UK doctors found one in five used ChatGPT or Gemini in clinical practice.
Too often, prescribing errors occur due to programming errors or poor design and have less to do with the health workers using the system.
People with illnesses that can’t be cured are often in intense pain and discomfort. They rely on opioids such as morphine for relief.
IV fluids are essential to keep patients hydrated during surgery – but there may be some workarounds.
Under new proposals, doctors over 70 may need to be declared fit to practice or have regular health checks. But not everyone’s happy.
Some IV fluids are in short supply due to higher-than-expected demand and manufacturing issues. But why do IV fluids contain different chemicals? And why can’t they be interchanged when one runs low?
A large survey found many Australians take their young child to see a chiropractor, and most are happy with the results. But is it safe?
Not all tattoo removal services are licensed, so you’ll have to do some research before booking yourself in. Here’s what to look out for.
But this comes with legal and health risks. Here’s what you need to know before importing medicine for yourself or your immediate family.
Top contributors
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Lecturer in Law, Sydney Law School, University of Sydney
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Professor of Health Informatics and Patient Safety, Macquarie University
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Professor at Sydney Law School, University of Sydney
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Reader in Health Law, Nottingham Trent University
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Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Macquarie University
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Associate Professor, Physiotherapy, University of Sydney
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Professor, Clinical Epidemiology & Process Redesign, Flinders University
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Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Health and Social Care Research, St George's, University of London
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Senior Lecturer in Bioethics, Australian National University
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Professor of Health Economics, University of York
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Visiting Professor of Neuropsychology, UCL
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Professor, Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
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Faculty Lead for Supporting Students, Incidents in Practice, University of Southampton
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Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Sydney
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Professor of Health Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science