Embracing Change: How 21st-Century Trends Are Reshaping the Allied Health Workforce
It’s hard to imagine that this time last century, only a fraction of the workforce that we now recognise as
Who Owns Healthcare Work? The Complex Terrain of Professional Role Boundaries and “Who Does it Better?”
In December, 2023, the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and 60 Minutes ran stories condemning podiatric surgeons on the basis
Are Doctors The Safest Option For Prescribing Medication?
Why is it that the authority of doctors to prescribe medicines is rarely questioned, while the safety of other healthcare
What’s The Buzz About Intersectionality? Applications For Allied Health
You may have heard the term ‘intersectionality’ bandied about recently in conversations around diversity and inclusion within health care, but
Physiotherapy & LGBTQIA Inclusivity – a conversation with Dr Megan Ross
Physiotherapist and UQ Postdoctoral Research Fellow Dr Megan Ross is passionate about increasing inclusivity and awareness for patients and clinicians
9 Ways AHPs Can Contribute to Environmental and Social Sustainability
The health sector, whose mandate is to prevent and cure disease, makes a significant contribution to the global climate crisis.
Creating New Professions In Allied Health
We tend to assume that the professions have been in existence forever—not least, the health professions. In fact, most health
Challenges Faced By Small But Critical Allied Health Professions
Most people have heard of a physiotherapist, occupational therapist, dietitian and a podiatrist – but do you know what a
How COVID-19 Has Reshaped Healthcare Professional Role Boundaries
Were you surprised to read that physiotherapists, podiatrists, and dietitians will be able to administer COVID vaccines? Have you ever wondered how
Why is Sociology Important For Understanding and Reshaping the Allied Health Workforce?
I’m going to do a quick plug for my new book, co-authored with Professor Alan Borthwick OBE “The Allied Health