Blog posts
Aged care
Elderly abused, while the government manipulates unemployment statistics
Very few relatives of an aged care resident, realise that government welfare departments are pusing long term welfare recipients into aged care courses. They then offering large sums of money to employers to give these people jobs. Aged care is not just a vehicle for governments to manipulate their unemployment statistics.
Twelve things the Royal Commission won’t cover
The aged care industry is under huge pressure. Staffing and administration costs are rising, residents are older and with a higher rate of dementia. Despite this, many staff do a wonderful job.
Abuse in Nursing Homes
Abuse is more common that most people realise. Aged care training courses are paid to accept AND pass students, no matter how unsuitable they are. The health bureaucracy blocks complaints and hides information on reported errors. The victims are elderly and frail patients.
Featured posts
Listen to the workers
There is a relationship between populist uprisings like Brexit and new developments in healthcare like concierge medicine, or pay cash for health services.
The next unicorn – concierge medicine
Concierge medicine is really a return to old fashion family medicine. It also meets ‘unicorn’ standards.
Schools, STEM and Startups
Swinburne University students with Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) skills are picking up work up in the Melbourne startup scene.
Founder interviews
Baby Boomers are Revolutionising Entrepreneurship
The fastest growing group of entrepreneurs is people over the age of 50, looking to start a new business.
Interview with Simon Carter from PredictBGL
Yes, you can predict future blood glucose levels. And reduce your risks of hypoglycaemic attacks. Type one diabetes can be managed safely.
Praxhub – just what the Doctor ordered
A new Australian Doctors platform, where they can share clinical information, follow people with their interests and chat in a secure environment.
Guest post
Australia’s First Patient Resource For Health Technology
A health technology revolution is underway. Internet connected devices, telemedicine and artificial intelligence are revolutionising the way services are delivered.
I am a clinician… I have an idea for an app… so what now?
The journey from physiotherapist working at the coal face, to entrepreneur raising money for a business is a tough one. Here is some advice.
Real-world data is the new currency in healthcare
Knowledge is power. Nowhere more so than in healthcare. People looking to innovate in this space need to know what data counts and how it can be applied.
Indigenous, rural, remote
MMEx and Indigenous health services
The key to good rural and Indigenous health is internet-based records, good coordination and staying focused on community-based care.
Remote Area Nursing violence and bureaucratic coverups
Covering up violence with politically correct phrases or layers of bureaucracy, only perpetuates it.
Untrendy, 19th Century killer stalks media-obsessed 21st Century Australia
Rheumatic heart disease is a deadly yet easily preventable disease.
Industry issues
Listen to the workers
There is a relationship between populist uprisings like Brexit and new developments in healthcare like concierge medicine, or pay cash for health services.
Secrets and healthcare
If patients knew which hospitals have dangerously high error rates, they would only choose the safe ones and the bad hospitals would be forced to close.
The Healthcare Nanny State
At present one third of western health budgets are believed to be wasted on overservicing, fraud and unnecessary test. The current system is unsustainable.
Patient stories
Heart attack a long time coming
This man was overweight, short of breath on exertion, a smoker, had an irregular heart and a family history of cardiac disease. So why he never followed up?
Basic blood tests could have prevented cardiac arrest
Many hospital errors could have easily been prevented, by coordinating patients care and a better use of technology.
Open heart surgery is not always the best option
Overservicing, or unnecessary tests and treatments, are estimated to account for one third of healthcare costs. The results can be a painful and undignified death.
Startup events
Startups events and back to basics
Has the startup scene lost it’s way, with endless fundraising rounds and million dollar exit strategies?Shouldn’t founders focus more on getting customers?
Schools, STEM and Startups
Swinburne University students with Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) skills are picking up work up in the Melbourne startup scene.
Shark samples, Social ventures and SheStarts
SheStarts is Australia’s only all female, startup accelerator program. They aim to address the gender imbalance in technology.