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John Ward

Pearls and Irritations

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Voluntary assisted dying in dementia – compassion in adversity

Ian Chubb’s story in P and I last week is a familiar one to all health and aged care professionals involved in the care of people with dementia. He...

04.10.2024 9

Pearls and Irritations

John Ward

We can no longer ignore the poor oral health of older people

It is a sad reflection on medical care in Australia that the mouth seems somehow to be disconnected from the body. Doctors and nurses are poorly...

17.09.2024 10

Pearls and Irritations

John Ward

There is no simple fix to residential aged care

Aged care staff are unhappy and many older people in residential aged care are unhappy. Certainly, the NSW Health Minister and the hospitals are...

10.04.2024 5

Pearls and Irritations

John Ward

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