patient care Archives

A dose of ‘wait-and-see’ reduces unnecessary antibiotic use

Asking patients to take a ‘wait-and-see’ approach before having their antibiotic prescriptions filled significantly reduces unnecessary use, a University of […]

Use of restraints in mental health facilities

For the first time, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has published national data about the use of […]

How well can communication prevent the spread of an epidemic?

Can tailored, culturally sensitive communication efforts help prevent the spread of an epidemic? Recent research from Cogent Medicine highlights the key […]