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The Column

The Column

My Nursing Home
27 January 2010
*The much publicised My School web site goes online today.  Deputy Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, states that, for the first time, parents across Australia will be able to get accurate information...
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Legal Issues Column

Legal Issues Column

Falls in nursing homes - some possible legal consequences
01 October 2009
*Falls-prevalence and responsibility Recently it was reported that falls in nursing homes for people over 65 were five times more likely to occur than for people in the same age cohort living at home. Whatever else that statistic may mean, it is a warning to Aged Care Providers that they must make every effort to avoid the risks associated with...