Safer medication tool rolls out internationally following Metro North success
HeIDI Research Fellow Karen Davies has created a tool to make medication administration safer, which has now been adopted across the globe.
Queensland Trophoblast Centre celebrates Gabby’s happy baby news
RBWH's Queensland Trophoblast Centre cares for women who experience molar pregnancies, like recent patient, Gabby.
Our stories
Supplements – do we really need them?
With an overwhelming choice of vitamins, minerals, oils, powders and herbal remedies available, more and more Australians are taking supplements – but do we need them?
Getting the jump on spring allergies
Spring can bring a rise in immune-related health issues that require careful attention and management.
Who’s who in your healthcare team? Meet the Medical Intern
During your hospital stay, a medical intern may be part of your treating team. RBWH’s Dr Pat O’Leary explains their role and how they help care for you.
A career in harm reduction nursing helps paint people in new light for Brisbane Portrait Prize finalist
Biala Clinical Nurse Jane Booty has been honoured for her Brisbane Portrait Prize piece of her dear colleague of 20 years, Dr Jeremy Hayllar, in line with his retirement.
Safer medication tool rolls out internationally following Metro North success
HeIDI Research Fellow Karen Davies has created a tool to make medication administration safer, which has now been adopted across the globe.
Patient stories
Heart health scare leads to life-changing care for Aunty Lorian
What began as a sudden dizzy spell at home in Barcaldine became a life-changing health journey for Aunty Lorian, with coordinated care across Queensland.
Clinical trial giving John more time
A clinical trial is giving John something he hasn’t had much of throughout his life as a person with cystic fibrosis - time.
RBWH brings cardiac service to the heart of Queensland
Queenslanders living in remote and rural areas can now access specialist cardiac imaging closer to home, thanks to a pioneering tele-echocardiography service led by the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
Caboolture’s Midwife Navigator supports more than 1,200 vulnerable women through pregnancy
Unique Midwife Navigator plays vital role in supporting socially and medically vulnerable pregnant women at Caboolture Hospital.
Staff profiles
From Belgium to Brisbane
For Belgian doctors Catherine and Hendrik-Jan, Brisbane is the opportunity of a lifetime.
Holistic grounding brings better patient navigation
Nurse navigator Jess draws on years of nursing experience to help patients get the support they need.
Javad follows a natural pathway to becoming a physiotherapist
Javad spent 14 years as an orthotist working alongside physiotherapists. That led the physiotherapy graduate to a career change.
Michelle finds her calling thanks to grandma
For Michelle Pitcher special memories of her childhood and her beloved grandmother were the driving force to inspire her to become a nurse.
