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  1. Childbirth - pain relief options

    Understanding your pain relief options can help you cope better with the pain of childbirth.

  2. Palliative care – dealing with common symptoms

    Some people prefer having palliative care at home because of the familiar environment, feeling of independence and close access to family, friends and the local community.

  3. Managing your pain and other symptoms during a life-limiting illness

    The healthcare professionals in your palliative care team will work together to manage your pain so that you can focus on the things you enjoy.

  4. Benzodiazepines

    Benzodiazepines (tranquillisers) are highly addictive and should only be used for certain conditions in a short-term or emergency situation.

  5. Pregnancy - morning sickness

    Morning sickness is typically at its worst early in the day but it can strike at any point during the day or night.

  6. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)

    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a condition characterised by episodes of sudden and severe vertigo.

  7. Gastroenteritis - shigellosis

    Outbreaks of shigella gastroenteritis can occur in institutional settings, particularly where children are still in nappies or adults are incontinent.

  8. Head and spinal injuries first aid

    Head injuries can be serious and require urgent medical attention. A hard blow to the head from a fall, knock or assault can injure the brain, even when there are no visible signs of trauma to the scalp or face. Symptoms of serious head injury include wounds, altered consciousness, clear fluid leaking from the eyes or nose, black eyes or bruises behind the ears, vision changes, nausea and vomiting.

  9. Hepatitis A

    Immunisation is the best protection against hepatitis A infection and it is recommended for people in high-risk groups.

  10. Mushroom poisoning

    Mushrooms are a type of fungus. Australia has many varieties of wild-growing fungi, many of which are edible. However, a few types are poisonous or even deadly.

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