Is suicide one of the leading causes of maternal death in Australia?
Suicide is uncommon during pregnancy – it occurs more frequently when a pregnancy is over. Mikel Garcia Idiakez/flickr, CC BY-NC-SA David Ellwood...
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[Palliative Care Series] Palliative care for children often involves treating the whole family
Palliative care specialists also need to pay attention to a sick child’s siblings. Shutterstock.com Anthony Herbert, The University of Queensland...
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[Palliative Care Series] Looking after a dying loved one at home? Here’s what you need to know
Caring can be very rewarding for both the carer and the patient. Shutterstock.com Liz Forbat, Australian Catholic University This article is part...
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[Palliative Care Series] It’s not all about death: conversations with patients in palliative care
Palliative care patients talk far more of life than of death. Shutterstock.com Matthew Grant, Monash University This article is part of our series...
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[Palliative Care Series] What is palliative care? A patient’s journey through the system
Palliative care involves a team of specialised health professionals who provide an extra layer of support to the person and their family...
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[Palliative Care Series] Five common myths about palliative care and what the science really says
Many people hold narrow, often inaccurate and outdated views of what palliative care is. Shutterstock.com Anna Collins, University of Melbourne...
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Caring For The Carers
Helping someone with their personal, medical and financial needs can come at a cost, and carers often struggle to find time for themselves. No...
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Loneliness In Old Age
We all get lonely sometimes, but the elderly are more vulnerable to social isolation and loneliness than most people. It’s a staggering...
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Mental Health At Work
Work-related mental health conditions have become a major concern in Australian workplaces due to the negative impact on individual employees, and...
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Guide To Healthy Living
A healthy lifestyle is important for everyone. It is a way of living that lowers the risk of being seriously ill or dying early. Not all diseases...
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