What is known about the topic? Little is known about doctors’ perceptions of how voluntary assisted dying (VAD) is operating in Queensland. What does this paper add? This is the first paper to report on doctors’ perceptions of the first year of VAD in Queensland. Semi-structured interviews with 27 doctors highlight that VAD is generally accepted and delivered as a public medical service, however, system access issues remain. What are the implications for practitioners? The first year of VAD in Queensland has been generally positive, with good collaboration with palliative care, however, there is ongoing reliance on individual practitioners for VAD provision.

What is known about the topic? For-profit corporations view the diagnostic imaging market favourably. The level of corporate ownership and its impact on costs and care are unknown. What does this paper add? Eight public limited and investor-backed companies own 51% of all Australian diagnostic imaging clinics. Areas where a single company owned ≥30% of clinics were identified in four jurisdictions. What are the implications for practitioners? Large for-profit corporations dominate the Australian diagnostic imaging sector, with profits primarily generated through tax-payer funded Medicare benefits. Governments have a fiscal obligation to ensure that these providers deliver affordable, high-value care.

What is known about the topic? Digital health innovations provide an option to complement face-to-face healthcare services. What does this paper add? This paper identifies 10 key processes that illustrate value-based healthcare principles in delivering digital health innovations. What are the implications for practitioners? Those developing digital health innovations could use these 10 key processes to investigate how their service can enhance existing healthcare services, emphasising the importance of integrating with face-to-face care rather than operating in isolation. Organisations developing or updating digital health strategic documents may use insights from this analysis to advocate for priority populations.

What is known about the topic? Artificial intelligence (AI) medical scribes aim to reduce documentation burdens by transcribing patient–clinician interactions in real-time. Although mainly studied with doctors, they offer potential benefits such as improved efficiency and patient engagement. However, concerns include accuracy, workflow integration, and diverse documentation needs. What does this paper add? This paper highlights research gaps and the need for discipline-specific evaluations of AI scribes in allied health. What are the implications for practitioners? Practitioners should consider AI scribes' potential benefits and limitations and undertake more research into their application in allied health settings.

What is known about the topic? Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples face barriers to accessing health care and, in response, a culturally safe and consumer-focused outpatient service was developed. What does this paper add? An understanding of what is working well, what could be improved and recommendations of the service model. What are the implications for practitioners? The findings contribute to a better understanding of enablers to accessing health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

What is known about the topic? Voluntary assisted dying is a legal end-of-life option in all Australian states, but not all health services support or offer it. In Queensland, the law prescribes actions that non-participating health services must take so that access to voluntary assisted dying is not hindered. What does this paper add? This study explores how privately funded health services in Queensland prepared for the implementation of voluntary assisted dying, highlighting the anticipated challenges. What are the implications for practitioners? Organisational policies related to voluntary assisted dying can support practitioners to ensure their practice meets their legal obligations.

What is known about the topic? Healthcare gaps mean people with type 2 diabetes struggle to attain management goals. Smartphone-based digital health interventions can improve diabetes outcomes, but rely on smartphone ownership and confidence with use. Populations experiencing increased burdens of diabetes overlap with those experiencing barriers to smartphone uptake, potentially contributing to health inequity. What does this paper add? In a socioeconomically marginalised, multiculturally diverse community healthcare setting, we describe the prevalence of smartphone ownership, app use and internet access and factors around uptake and utilisation. What are the implications for practitioners? Smartphone ownership and utilisation are unlikely to be barriers to future uptake of smartphone-based digital health interventions. Focus on tailored supports is needed for older adults and females.

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What is known about this topic? The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) produces resources to characterise areas in terms of socio-economic status and service accessibility. These resources are useful, though complex. What does this paper add? An overview of these ABS-produced resources and considerations in their use. The paper includes files and computer code to attach this information to administrative research data. What are the implications for practitioners? This paper will aid research projects and will build research capacity.

What is known about this topic? There is emerging evidence that research capacity and culture of allied health professionals may be different to medically trained health professionals. What does this paper add? This paper provides understanding of how research engagement is perceived by a large group of psychologists working in public health in Australia and describes motivators and barriers that influence their research engagement. What are the implications for practitioners? This paper suggests that a targeted future capacity building strategy is required to improve research engagement of Australian psychologists working in public health.

What is known about the topic? Understanding commuting patterns of healthcare workers is important but relatively little is known. What does this paper add? This study explores different commuting modes and the barriers to active travel and public transport use among healthcare workers, finding car travel to be the most prevalent. What are the implications for practitioners? The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to promote sustainable commuting options, which can improve health outcomes and reduce environmental impact.

What is known about the topic? There are still significant pressures on the healthcare system from a workforce perspective. Job demands are still exceeding job resources. Relatively little is known about how human resource management (HRM) and management support can contribute effectively to improve the psychological wellbeing of medical radiation practitioners (MRPs). What does this paper add? This paper details the workplace issues faced by MRPs and contributes to literature on wellbeing HRM in the allied health sector. What are the implications for practitioners? Identification of a collaborative multi-level management approach is required to actively support MRPs to manage and address mental health and wellbeing issues.