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There are many challenges facing hospitals and healthcare in the modern world we are living in. I've created this curation collection to save articles that help me understand what modern health in society is.  The articles here are general in nature and placed here to promote discussion. We advise that you talk with your health professional before changing any of your medication or treatment options.  Any of the online courses listed here may (or may not) be open for access or enrolment. Most are free to browse, some may charge a small fee if you wish to receive a certificate or record of learning.   Every effort is made to ensure that these links are up to date and be aware that some of these articles may be behind a 'paywall'. If you can’t get into an article, email me and I may be able to assist.  Views are my own.
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Christmas in Hospitals

Christmas in Hospitals | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
Visited ward 9.2 at #BoxHill #Hospital @easternhealthau this afternoon & was so impressed with the efforts our staff make to add some #Christmas joy to patients who may not be feeling the best in these festive times. I see examples of this all around the organisation. Well done!
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Risk of having a heart attack peaks at 10pm on Christmas Eve: study

Risk of having a heart attack peaks at 10pm on Christmas Eve: study | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
Over-indulgence, stress and lack of sleep make Christmas most perilous time of year for your health.
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Watch out ED and ER departments everywhere on Xmas eve! A good reason to relax before Christmas!
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Not a season to be jolly: how to deal with dying during the holidays

Not a season to be jolly: how to deal with dying during the holidays | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
Dying doesn’t disappear at Christmas. For those who know death will come soon but don’t know exactly when, the festive season, when the air is thick with “joy”, can be particularly unsettling.

As a psychotherapist working in palliative care, I often see distressed patients in the lead up to Christmas. Patients can find decorations and carols being played in shopping centres particularly triggering, reminding them this may be their last Christmas.

The dying person may often face an inner struggle. They may want to be involved in activities but may not have the physical and emotional capacity to deal with the heightened stress and stimulation. Some may prefer to sit quietly and watch proceedings without necessarily being amongst the action, but still feeling like they are a part of things.
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