The Medical journal of Australia
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To investigate whether the likelihood of hospital-acquired complications for older people in Australia differs by whether they have dementia. ⋯ Given the greater risk of many hospital-acquired complications for people with dementia, targeted models of person-centred care are needed to ensure the best outcomes for these patients.
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To describe the preparedness for, epidemiological characteristics of and public health responses to the first and second waves of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in six remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Queensland from late 2021. ⋯ It is likely that the co-designed, collaborative partnerships between local councils, community-controlled health services, state health services and public health units positively impacted the management and outcomes of COVID-19 in each of the six communities.