Residential Aged Care 12/13

Volume 4, Issue 1, Mar 2009

This edition focuses on deaths caused by pneumonia. These are usually considered to be a natural cause death.

This edition of the Coronial Communiqué examines a commonly prescribed medication, warfarin, which is a potentially lethal pharmaceutical.

This edition of the Communiqué focuses on the very common and challenging chronic condition of diabetes mellitus.

Welcome to the sixth issue of the Residential Aged Care Coronial Communiqué focusing on pressure ulcers.

This fifth issue is designed to remind and refresh our memories about the lessons learnt from the preceding four issues.

Focuses on common issues created by the interface between facilities, hospitals, emergency departments, general practitioners and community

This podcast presents two cases highlighting the poorer outcomes that can occur for older persons following trauma.

The Communiqués

In this episode, we review a coroner’s investigation into the unexpected death in hospital of a complex major trauma patient.

The Communiqués

In this episode we feature two surgical cases that each portray several clinical themes, but at the heart of both is the theme of communication.

The Communiqués