Is suicide one of the leading causes of maternal death in Australia?
Suicide is uncommon during pregnancy – it occurs more frequently when a pregnancy is over. Mikel Garcia Idiakez/flickr, CC BY-NC-SA David Ellwood...
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Have there been uncounted coronavirus deaths in Australia? We can’t say for sure, but the latest ABS data holds clues
Photo by Bret Kavanaugh on Unsplash Catherine Bennett, Deakin University The Australian Bureau of Statistics this week released a provisional...
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Migrant communities keep our cemeteries alive as more Anglo-Australians turn to cremation
Would you prefer to be buried or cremated? Shutterstock Wilfred Yang Wang, Monash University; Gil-Soo Han, Monash University, and Helen...
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The poorest Australians are twice as likely to die before age 75 as the richest, and the gap is widening
People living in socially disadvantaged areas and outside major cities are much more likely to die prematurely, our new research...
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Five surprising findings about death and dying
Just thinking about death triggers odd behaviour, shows research. Shutterstock.com Jonathan Jong, Coventry University In this world nothing can be...
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Death: can our final moment be euphoric?
Seamus Coyle, University of Liverpool People often look like they are sleeping just after dying, having a neutral facial expression. But one of my...
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Does anyone know what your wishes are if you’re sick and dying from coronavirus?
Louise D. Hickman, University of Technology Sydney; Jane Phillips, University of Technology Sydney, and Patricia Davidson, Johns Hopkins...
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Passed away, kicked the bucket, pushing up daisies – the many ways we don’t talk about death
Knowing how to communicate about death gives us the language to discuss end-of-life topics with our loved ones. Shutterstock.com Deb Rawlings...
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[Palliative Care Series] Palliative care for children often involves treating the whole family
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[Palliative Care Series] Looking after a dying loved one at home? Here’s what you need to know
Caring can be very rewarding for both the carer and the patient. Shutterstock.com Liz Forbat, Australian Catholic University This article is part...
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[Palliative Care Series] It’s not all about death: conversations with patients in palliative care
Palliative care patients talk far more of life than of death. Shutterstock.com Matthew Grant, Monash University This article is part of our series...
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[Palliative Care Series] What is palliative care? A patient’s journey through the system
Palliative care involves a team of specialised health professionals who provide an extra layer of support to the person and their family...
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