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Patient Initiated Follow Up putting patients first at STARS
STARS ENT patients will be offered a new pathway empowering them to request a follow up outpatients specialist appointment when required.
When lives change in seconds, RBWH social workers step up
RBWH’s hard working emergency medical and nursing staff are supported by a range of other professions, including a dedicated 24/7 team of highly skilled social workers.
The men’s health symptoms that shouldn’t be ignored
Throughout the Australian population, men’s health issues are increasing, largely driven by rising rates of obesity, chronic conditions and lifestyle choices.
New survivor network provides support for people recovering from major injury
The new Major Injury Survivors and Support Community (MISC+) at RBWH is supporting patients and families who have suffered traumatic injury and are navigating the complexity of recovery.
Electrolytes: essential nutrient or expensive trend?
Electrolyte supplementation is gaining popularity on social media, but do most people need a daily serve of electrolytes, or is it just an expensive wellness trend?
RBWH pharmacist unpacks the social media peptide hype
A fast-growing social media trend promoting injectable peptides is prompting warnings from health professionals who say many of these products are unregulated, poorly understood, and potentially dangerous.
What is obstetric medicine and why is it important?
You probably know what an obstetrician does, but do you know the role of an obstetric medicine specialist?
Caboolture midwife supporting women through life’s biggest moments
Caboolture Hospital midwife Alyce is passionate about supporting women as they adjust to life as a new mother.
Maintaining memory with dignity
Preserving a good memory is a common health concern for people as they grow older.
Transforming communication in classrooms through research and innovation
Caboolture Hospital paediatric speech pathologist Kate Jones is exploring new ways to strengthen communication between Australian primary school students and their educators.
Advanced Life Support - Level 1 Course
Date: 26 August 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
Level 1 courses are for those clinicians who want general competence in airway management and basic life support for a deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest. Suitable if you normally are part of team rather than the lead.
Advanced Life Support - Level 1 Course
Date: 9 September 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
Level 1 courses are for those clinicians who want general competence in airway management and basic life support for a deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest. Suitable if you normally are part of team rather than the lead.
Advanced Life Support - Level 1 Course
Date: 16 September 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
Level 1 courses are for those clinicians who want general competence in airway management and basic life support for a deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest. Suitable if you normally are part of team rather than the lead.
Advanced Life Support - Level 2
Date: 15 - 16 October 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
2-day course focusing on developing advanced skills in managing the deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest
Advanced Life Support - Level 2
Date: 19 - 20 November 2026
Time: TBC
Venue: The Prince Charles Hospital
2-day course focusing on developing advanced skills in managing the deteriorating patient and cardiac arrest
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As a young and healthy anaesthetic registrar preparing for his final specialist exams, Dr Steven never imagined he could become a patient.
Unexpectedly, a colonoscopy revealed a large tumour and he was diagnosed with metastatic bowel cancer, which resulted in a year of intensive chemotherapy, surgery and significant complications.
Despite being given a prognosis of only a few years, Steven achieved the impossible is now cancer free and a full-time anaesthetic consultant at Caboolture Hospital. 👊
"My journey as the patient has taught me innumerable practice-changing lessons, from how I manage a pain crisis to advice I give before major surgery, it grants a level of empathy few can match," Steven said.
"Of the seven hospitals I rotated through, the Caboolture team were so friendly, collegiate and caring. My plan is to work as an anaesthetist in Caboolture for the foreseeable future.
"The threat of my cancer coming back is always present, but I am living as much of my life now and really appreciating my wife and kids." 🫶
Legend ! We are lucky to have you at Caboolture 🤩
Stay blessed
Keep being you and positive. A wonderful person. All the best.
You are an inspiration Steve!!
Even in the most difficult moments, it is still possible to find hope and strength. Cherishing the present, valuing your family, and taking care of your health are victories in themselves.
All my best wishes! As a cancer survivor I know how important the people around you can be to your wellbeing. Thank you for your openness and keep up the good work!
So so very pleased for you Steve - all the best Tony (now back in the UK and retired ! )
Congratulations ❤️
I hope you continue to live a happy healthy life! Well done you for beating the cancer!
I’m sorry this happened to you. Hoping you keep well for a very long time 🙏🏻
Admiration for your courage and determination from another bowel cancer survivor who is here because of our National Bowel Screening Program.
As the beautiful Prof Richard Scolyer said …. Just don’t lean in “ leap in with all you’ve got “
That's a great outcome
How good is he I would want him as my anaesthetist. Listening to a patient and empathy, many surgeons lack this.
All the best...wishing you a full recovery 🙏 ❤️
Well done mate proud of you ❤️
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Sharing lived experience is so valuable
Wishing you a long & happy future.You are an inspiration to us all.
Praying you stay happy and healthy
From a nurses perspective it is so valuable to be a patient and/or carer. I have changed my practise in many ways since I was.
All the Best 🙏
May you continue tobstay well.
Nothing like being on the other side of the fence to change practice ,, for the better