Health services planning
Systematic review
Pharmacy practice in emergency response during the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons from Australia
The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the pharmacy practice and initiatives taken by the Australian federal government to ensure the continued supply of essential medicines under the conditions of an emergency response plan for COVID-19.
Report
Canadian health care’s digital future: voices of key leaders
This paper argues that collaboration is critical to advancing digital health in Canada. The problem is not one of technology - it is rather one of working collaboratively to get the right policy frameworks, incentives and governance in place to enable health data sharing and digital adoption in a manner that puts the patient at...
Report
Aftershock: addressing the economic and social costs of the pandemic and natural disasters
As New South Wales recovered from the 2019-20 summer bushfires and the first case of COVID-19 was detected in Australia in February 2020, there was no indication of the upheaval and sacrifices that lay ahead. In this report, researchers look at mental health, drawing together the research and latest data to highlight the devastating impacts...
Briefing paper
Hospital treated self-harm: improved care through improved data
The authors of this paper argue that ensuring patients have a positive treatment experience and are connected with the supports they need to stay well, across community, outpatient and private health and psychosocial services, is essential to effectively managing self-harm and improving health outcomes.
Position paper
Statement from the Australian Physiotherapy Association on long Covid
In this position statement, the Australian Physiotherapy Association recommends publicly-funded treatment and investment in multidisciplinary teams, including physiotherapists, to manage long COVID and prepare for future health emergencies.