Strengthening Sepsis Recognition and Treatment (Study Protocol) Study Information Sheet Researchers: Rhonda Stuart, Neil Goldie, Carlos Scheinkestel, Tony Korman Background: Sepsis claims the lives of more patients than cancer, and it occurs more frequently than heart attacks. A recent study identified a significant upward trend in sepsis in Victoria with a mortality rate of 18.4%. [...]
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Roadshows Invitation to all staff The EMR Roadshow sessions are being held across Monash Health sites from 4 - 18 December. Come along to find out more about current EMR Program activities underway, the Cerner Millennium EMR, and upcoming activities including the Design phase. Insights from the recent Organisational Readiness Assessment Survey will [...]
Hudson Institute joins international paediatric cancer consortium L – R: Ms Steph Forman, Professor Bryan Williams, Ms Hui Kheng Chua, Dr Daniel Gough, Mrs Naama Neeman, Ms Caroline Drinkwater, Associate Professor Ron Firestein, Dr Dhanya Sooraj, Dr Jason Cain, Dr Peter Downie. Hudson Institute scientists will share expertise with leading international research institutions [...]
Kenneth Schwartz was diagnosed with lung cancer at the In November 1994 at the age of 40. He was a successful Boston health care attorney. His cancer was very aggressive, and during his 10-month illness, he discovered the importance of the human connection between caregiver and patient, finding that “the smallest acts of kindness made [...]