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
Not all Covid19 cases are equal – our dark shadow
People with darker skin are dying of coronavirus at higher rates than people with paler skins. What’s the reason?
understanding Pandemics – our dark shadow
Let’s redesign ventilators and acknowledge our ancient immune system.
Looking to escape medical bills? It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3.
Save money on medical bills, by only paying cash for the services you really need.
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.
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
The big fourrr…
Chronic diseases are rising and most are linked to lifestyles. We don’t just need health technology, we need to change the way we manage our health.
Not all Covid19 cases are equal – our dark shadow
People with darker skin are dying of coronavirus at higher rates than people with paler skins. What’s the reason?
understanding Pandemics – our dark shadow
Let’s redesign ventilators and acknowledge our ancient immune system.
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.
