Nursing Australia

Ep. 101 The Prescription for Safer Practice

Matthew St Ledger, Leith Alexander, APNA, Nursing Australia, Season 6 Episode 101

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Aged and primary healthcare is under pressure, but what does quality care actually look like in practice? 

This episode, Nurse Practitioner Peter Cirocco joins us to discuss the realities facing aged care clinicians, from growing complexity and medication management to delivering person-centred care in a rapidly changing sector. 

PLUS + We also share a preview of an upcoming episode featuring a powerful first-hand story of missed symptoms, a rare diagnosis, and life on the other side of the healthcare system. 


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Segment: (08:10) Safe Prescribing 

Healthcare is underpressure, but what does quality care actually look like in practice? 

This episode, Nurse Practitioner Peter Cirocco joins us to discuss the realities facing aged care clinicians, from growing complexity and medication management to delivering person-centred care in a rapidly changing sector. 

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Hosted & Produced by: Matthew St Ledger & Leith Alexander 
Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger