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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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Fatal heroin overdoses in Victoria reach 17-year high, coroner finds - Health

Fatal heroin overdoses in Victoria reach 17-year high, coroner finds - Health | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
Two years ago Samuel Morrison was found dead with a blood-filled syringe next to his bed. Now, health advocates say fatal heroin overdoses like his will only increase if nothing is done.
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Loneliness is a problem we can only tackle together

Loneliness is a problem we can only tackle together | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
When it comes to tackling loneliness, we can be inspired by the nursing home staff who made Berenice Benson's dream come true. Together, government, charities and social activists can co-operate to make Australia a little less lonely, and a little more friendly.
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Understanding Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) - online course

Understanding Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) - online course | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
This module provides an overview of key topics regarding IPV, including:

Types of IPV

Indicators of abuse

The extent of the IPV problem

How to discuss the topic of IPV with clients

How culture may impact how IPV is perceived, and

The importance of identifying community resources and establishing relationships with those resources
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Hooked for 30 years: the changing faces of Australia's drug misuse

Hooked for 30 years: the changing faces of Australia's drug misuse | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
The renegade researchers and vigilantes who exposed Australia's drug problem
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A Dying Town

A Dying Town | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
Here in a corner of Missouri and across America, the lack of a college education has become a public-health crisis.
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Doctors already use phones to share clinical images of patients – legislation needs to catch up

Doctors already use phones to share clinical images of patients – legislation needs to catch up | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
Has your doctor ever taken a photo of your medical condition? It's really useful to aid diagnosis, but we still don't have the right legislation to ensure legal and ethical protections.
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Papua New Guinea in very serious health crisis: Minister

Papua New Guinea in very serious health crisis: Minister | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it

A recent ADB report shows that PNG has some of the worst health indicators in the Asia-Pacific region:

The prevalence of stunting among children under the age of five is 49.5 percent, ranking 29th of 30 countries with information;


The prevalence of malnutrition (wasting) among children under five is 14.3 percent, the highest rate for 30 countries;


The maternal mortality ratio per 100,000 live births is 215, the equal third highest of 40 countries;


The under-five mortality rate per 1000 live births is 57, the fourth highest of 43 countries;


The number of new HIV aids infections in 2015 is 0.36 per 1000 of the uninfected population, the highest of 21 countries;


The TB incidence per 100,000 people is 432, the second highest of 44 countries; and


The incidence of malaria per 1000 people is 185, nearly double the next highest incidence.

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Poor healthcare in a society can trigger political unrest and other challenges for people.

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Helping Parents to Understand & Manage their Anger - online course

Helping Parents to Understand & Manage their Anger - online course | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
This module provides an overview of what causes anger, the function that anger serves in our lives, and how anger impacts our relationships.  Home visitors will learn how these issues may look in parenting situations as well as specific strategies on how to help parents understand and manage their anger.
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These Future Doctors Are Learning How to Influence Urban Design

These Future Doctors Are Learning How to Influence Urban Design | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
JeffDESIGN, a new university program in Philadelphia, aims to train medical students to think like city planners.
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JeffDESIGN, a new university program in Philadelphia, aims to train medical students to think like city planners.
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Opinion | Diabetes Shouldn’t Bankrupt You

Opinion | Diabetes Shouldn’t Bankrupt You | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
Congress long ago allowed people with end-stage kidney failure to receive Medicare. Why not do the same for people with other chronic illnesses?
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Opinion | How to Counter the Circus of Pseudoscience

Opinion | How to Counter the Circus of Pseudoscience | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
Alternative-health gurus harness the language of medicine to sound authoritative. Doctors and other scientists must push back.
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