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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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A final wild gift: who’d have guessed this time with Dad as he’s dying could be so ineffably precious?

A final wild gift: who’d have guessed this time with Dad as he’s dying could be so ineffably precious? | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
As Myfanwy Jones and her family cared for her father in his last days, she was struck by the beauty, the memory and the burrowing in
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How do you survive as a parent when you have a critically sick child?

How do you survive as a parent when you have a critically sick child? | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
It’s hard to describe the loneliness and isolation that accompanies grief or a critically sick child or any other life-changing event. It’s like living in this state of abject terror, and still having to make sure there’s enough milk in the fridge.
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When an ailing parent needs more care, sibling conflicts can arise and add to stress.

One brother or sister typically shoulders the greatest burden. That person may clash with the other relatives. But there are ways to prepare and avoid conflicts.
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Losing my son taught me this: When someone is mourning, say something.

Losing my son taught me this: When someone is mourning, say something. | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
Look, I get it. People tell me that they don’t want to make it worse by bringing it up, by saying the wrong thing that would cause more heartache.
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COVID Victoria: COVID-19 protocols implicated in deaths and harm of Victorian patients

COVID Victoria: COVID-19 protocols implicated in deaths and harm of Victorian patients | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
Visitor restrictions were highlighted as an issue, but others say that they were necessary to keep vulnerable staff and patients safe.
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“Family and friends are really an essential part of the care team, and I don’t think that was adequately recognised.”
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