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EPISODE · May 31, 2026 · 24 MIN

Ep. 101 The Prescription for Safer Practice

from Nursing Australia · host Matthew St Ledger, Leith Alexander, APNA, Nursing Australia,

Aged and primary healthcare is under pressure, but what does quality care actually look like in practice? This episode, Nurse Practitioner Peter Cirocco joins us to discuss the realities facing aged care clinicians, from growing complexity and medication management to delivering person-centred care in a rapidly changing sector. PLUS + We also share a preview of an upcoming episode featuring a powerful first-hand story of missed symptoms, a rare diagnosis, and life on the other side of the healthcare system. The latest Nursing Australia News (05:50) Nurse safety concerns, AI hospital risk shift, diphtheria response Segment: (08:10) Safe Prescribing Healthcare is underpressure, but what does quality care actually look like in practice? This episode, Nurse Practitioner Peter Cirocco joins us to discuss the realities facing aged care clinicians, from growing complexity and medication management to delivering person-centred care in a rapidly changing sector. Handy Links: Australian Medicines HandbookAustralian Medicines Handbook on LinkedinCheck out the FESTIVAL OF NURSING 2026 Discover Heath Cert   Click here to get in touch with Nursing Australia (send a text for free from anywhere in the world) #askusanything Hosted & Produced by: Matthew St Ledger & Leith Alexander  Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger   

Aged and primary healthcare is under pressure, but what does quality care actually look like in practice? This episode, Nurse Practitioner Peter Cirocco joins us to discuss the realities facing aged care clinicians, from growing complexity and medication management to delivering person-centred care in a rapidly changing sector. PLUS + We also share a preview of an upcoming episode featuring a powerful first-hand story of missed symptoms, a rare diagnosis, and life on the other sid...

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