New alert on elder abuse in hospitals
New research has revealed only a very small proportion of all the elder abuse cases thought to be perpetrated during hospital visits are being officially recorded, […]
Improving virtual EDs to keep people out of hospital
As emergency departments across Australia continue to struggle with overcrowding and ramping, alternative virtual EDs – where specialist emergency doctors provide urgent care consults with patients […]
1 in 7 avoid the ED in early pandemic
A snapshot of emergency department (ED) demand during the COVID-19 pandemic indicates that more accessible out-of-hospital services – such as telehealth GP appointments – may be […]
Flinders leads $1.2m high-tech cardiology research project
Advanced algorithms developed with artificial intelligence (AI) techniques will be used to facilitate more accurate diagnosis of heart attacks and other common cardiac public hospital presentations […]
World-first trial cuts hospital wait, admissions
A major new study led by Flinders Professor of Cardiology Derek Chew shows that up to 70% of patients presenting to Australian hospital emergency departments with […]
Operating in the dark – be prepared
The statewide power blackout in 2016 is a vital reminder of the potential problems facing hospital emergency department (ED) staff in the event of a major […]
Roadblocks in mental health practice
Clinical factors stand in the way of better mental health care, according to new research led by Flinders. The research project led by Professor Eimear Muir-Cochrane, Chair […]