Patients leaving hospital sometimes need opioids. Doctors can reduce risks of long-term use and dependence
This article was originally published in The Conversation.
New national standards aim to change doctors’ prescribing habits when patients with pain are discharged. NDARC’s Ria Hopkins, PhD candidate, and Natasa Gisev, Clinical Pharmacist and Scientia Senior Lecturer wrote recently in The Conversation.
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April 27, 2023Medication safety is crucial to avoid harm and make sure patients get the correct treatment when they need it. Across the district, a number of medication safety initiatives are being implemented to improve care and help keep patients safe.
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April 27, 2023To improve support for children under 12 who experience mental health challenges, a team of the District’s mental health professionals have been working on a project over the last 12 months, ‘Connecting the Dots’.
Neuroscience Drives New Wellbeing App: ReNeuWell
April 27, 2023Researchers from NeuRA and UNSW Sydney have launched a new app aimed at boosting the wellbeing and resilience of adults. This innovative mobile application, called ReNeuWell, shifts the focus from managing distress to actively promoting mental flourishing, offering a neuroscience-backed, personalized approach to mental health.
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