The Future of Met at RCH
This Grand Round will consider the results of the trial of our mandatory MET system, the rationale of new wards observation charts and rapid response system, and extension of the system to the whole hospital.
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POTS not POTY – Diagnosing and Managing the Adolescent with the Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
The Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome is a condition associated with orthostatic intolerance and syncope, in association with an inappropriate rise in heart rate without a fall in blood pressure.
Generation Victoria: Harnessing campus expertise to transform the health and well being of future generations of children
Generation Victoria or “Gen V” has the potential to enhance the way we all work. We want to ensure that you and your team have the opportunity to provide input – we would like your feedback and ideas.
Improving children’s outcomes through community action
Early childhood development is critical for developing the human capital we need for a prosperous and sustainable society.
Communication Conundrums: Avoiding mistakes and errors
This presentation will explore common challenges clinicians face including lack of previously established relationships, misaligned surgical or treatment expectations, language and cultural misunderstandings, heightened emotionality, time pressures, family-staff conflict, and fractured teamwork. Impediments to good communication and relationships will be highlighted.
Aboriginal Child Health is Everyone’s Business. What does this mean?
This Grand Round will highlight how Wadja Aboriginal Family Place as well as other RCH staff/Departments are working in partnership to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and young people.
Outcomes after Transatrial repair of Tetralogy of Fallot: 25 years experience in the Royal Children’s Hospital
Tetralogy of Fallot remains the most frequent cyanotic cardiac condition of the newborns. It was described for the first time in 1880 and it may seem surprising that so many questions concerning its optimal management remain unanswered up to this date.
New on-line courses
The Learning Hub is a collaborative online space that supports knowledge exchange and learning
through training and professional development.
NAIDOC Grand Round
For this NAIDOC Grand Round Denise McGuinness will be highlighting the history of the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service as it celebrates its 40th Anniversary later in 2013.
Complementary therapies and paediatrics: the facts and the issues
This talk will cover how complementary therapies and therapists are regulated and used in practice in Australia, ethical dilemmas presented by their use in younger people, safety, evidence, and research.