Penicillin allergy need not be forever
A specialist clinic at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital is changing the lives of patients previously diagnosed with penicillin allergies by retesting to see if they still have a sensitivity.
New medical pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women on track to save lives
A new gynaecological and maternity healthcare model for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women is seeing a 40 per cent decrease in missed attendance at medical appointments and aims to improve long-term health outcomes in a culturally safe environment.
New sub-specialty delivers care closer to home
Queensland residents with conditions affecting their joints, muscle and soft tissue are receiving quality care closer to home with a new rheumatology specialist outpatient service care of Metro North Health.
Innovative Metro North and QAS model helps those in mental health crisis
An innovative Metro North and Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) co-responder model is providing consumers in mental health crisis within the community faster access to the safe and specialised mental health assessment and care they need.
New Cardiac Genomics Services provides personalised medicine
The introduction of a cardiac genomics service at TPCH is providing patients with greater access to personalised medicine through early detection of inherited cardiac diseases.
CF Unit brings exercise home to patients
An innovative virtual exercise program introduced by TPCH’s adult cystic fibrosis physiotherapy team is having great success with patients.
World-first treatment for silicosis at The Prince Charles Hospital
Clinicians and researchers from The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) and The University of Queensland (UQ) have developed whole lung lavage, a ground-breaking new treatment that provides hope to those suffering with artificial stone silicosis.
Safe Space supporting those in distress
An innovative model of care provided by Metro North Mental Health (MNMH) at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) is providing valuable support for patients presenting to the Emergency Department with mental health distress.