Injury and suicide risk in rural EDs
What injury presentations can—and can’t—tell us about suicide risk At a population level, the fact that rural men die by suicide is not a shock.… Read More »Injury and suicide risk in rural EDs
Rural Journal Reviews
Diagnostic decision-making under pressure
In a recent thought-provoking opinion piece in Emergency Medicine Australasia, Dubbo Emergency Physician, Dr Daniel Stewart reflects on rational decision making in current emergency medicine… Read More »Diagnostic decision-making under pressure
What makes qualitative research “trustworthy”?
RRECN member Dr Vinay Gangathimmaiah’s latest publication helps us to consider how best to choose wisely for ED investigations from a patient perspective. This qualitative… Read More »What makes qualitative research “trustworthy”?
Too much of a good thing?
What if telehealth kills the system it is meant to support? We’re seeing two major trends shaping rural emergency care in smaller towns. The first… Read More »Too much of a good thing?
Mind the Data Gap: Representation of Rural Older Adults in AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare, yet the populations shaping these innovations remain unevenly represented. A recent systematic review published in JMIR Human Factors (Shiroma… Read More »Mind the Data Gap: Representation of Rural Older Adults in AI
Rural Kids, Same Crises, Less Support
Suicidal ideation, self-harm, and behavioural disturbance are common across Australia — but access to mental health care isn’t. Paediatric mental health presentations. Are you seeing… Read More »Rural Kids, Same Crises, Less Support
Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks in Rural EDs
A Research-Informed Opportunity For rural emergency clinicians, achieving safe, effective analgesia—particularly for long transfers or painful procedures requiring sedation—can be challenging. Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks (UGNBs)… Read More »Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks in Rural EDs
Not Just Visitors
How carers can be part of the emergency department team for older adults. It’s another evening in your rural ED. An older patient arrives, confused.… Read More »Not Just Visitors
Point of Care Brain Test
Can a Blood Test Help Avoid CT Brain After Head Injury? This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated whether serum biomarkers can help identify intracranial injury… Read More »Point of Care Brain Test
The Role of Telehealth in Rural Sepsis Care: More Than Just a Clinical Backup
Mohr NM et al. PLoS ONE. 2025;20(4):e0321299. In this qualitative study, the investigators interviewed 27 clinicians across rural U.S. hospitals and telehealth hubs to explore… Read More »The Role of Telehealth in Rural Sepsis Care: More Than Just a Clinical Backup