The decline in allied health services within aged care facilities demands immediate attention. With a lack of consistent assessments and poor data, how can we ensure that the needs of our elders are being met?
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The first person to use Victoria’s euthanasia laws has been given permission to have a medically assisted death. The permit was granted some weeks ago, according to reports in the media. However, it remains unclear if the person has taken the step of gaining access to the medication that could end their life. Details remain...
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With the vaccine rollout continuing to fall further behind targets, some aged care homes have still not administered a single dose – to staff or residents. Now, one facility in St Kilda, Victoria, has started to push back.
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