Glenys Petrie

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton failed to declare for two years his interest in a family trust that operated lucrative childcare businesses when he was a cabinet minister, a Four Corners investigation has found. abc.net.au/news/2025-04-2…

What a proud moment receiving my Churchill Fellow award in such a glorious setting Thank you @wcmtuk @LifeChangesTrst @neilmapes @DFC_rural @aprofcolmc @juliechristie1 @rochfordbrennan @JeanGeorgesAE @WendyPMitchell @Dem_Adv @KateSwaffer @railwaylodge @rb33canada

Traffic was gridlocked, trains stopped working, people were stuck in lifts and nuclear power stations were automatically shut down as a blackout hit tens of millions of people across Spain and Portugal. abc.net.au/news/2025-04-2…

We’re thrilled to announce the publication of _Mysteries of the Social Brain_ by Drs. Bruce Miller & Virginia Sturm. Explore human behavior & values through clinical stories. Discover how brain circuits influence empathy, altruism, morals & creativity. amzn.to/4j9r3Fq

David Littleproud has just openly said he thinks that children who commit crimes don't deserve civil rights. And you know he means Indigenous children (because of the over representation of First Nations children in our justice system) – he's just not THAT comfy yet.

Delirium Care in Hospitalized Older Adults Is the complexity of delirium a deterrent to providing good care? Is delirium just too difficult? Delirium treatment in hospitalized older adults is multifaceted. Patients vary greatly in presentation—some stare blankly, others are suspicious, wary, and resistant to routine care, complicating both treatment and initial management. BRAIN CARE: after excluding life-threatening physiological disturbances, clinicians must identify delirium triggers, understand their interactions with existing conditions, and optimize physiology. A thorough medication review is crucial to minimize drug-related brain burden. MIND CARE: involves assessing distress, paranoia, hallucinations, and mood disturbances—commonly described as terrifying. Even without severe distress, reassurance and clear explanations are beneficial, reducing confusion. Informing patients of their delirium diagnosis during the episode often significantly helps them understand their experiences. Communication with carers is equally essential, providing critical support during a distressing period. Continued care involves regular reassessment, avoiding complications such as dehydration or pressure sores, and promoting rehabilitation like mobilization. Follow-up is vital. Many patients with delirium have undiagnosed dementia; identifying cognitive decline prior to hospitalization aids diagnosis. Those with severe delirium may experience prolonged post-traumatic stress symptoms requiring counseling. Is complexity deterring good delirium care? Other acute conditions, like kidney injury or pneumonia, typically involve simpler diagnostic and treatment pathways. Perhaps the perceived complexity of delirium care discourages clinicians. Could this complexity be a factor why some doctors avoid making a diagnosis? Because a diagnosis means a lot of work? In my opinion, doctors and other professionals need to go 'all-in' when treating delirium. Yes, it's an intellectual challenge, but that's what we are there for. It's nothing less than our duty. #WDAD2025

I have never been prouder of @TurnbullMalcolm. I’ve been inspired to edit, as a rank amateur, extracts of Sarah Ferguson’s interview with former Prime Minister Turnbull, in order to amplify his message: you do not give in to bullies. @FergusonNews @abcnews

If you’re tossing up between Dutton and Albo remember this. Their first day of school with no armed guards.

Yesterday, the man who threatened to kill my family was sentenced. It’s not the first time he’s threatened harm to others - including journalists, minority groups and an MP. Online death threats are never okay & have a real world impact on those who are on the receiving end.

@WendyMoyle2 I was only talking about this a few days ago. An RN told me that her mum had been diagnosed with it a few years ago. So sad 😥

Yes broken heart syndrome is real.

That a medical leader of the calibre of Anthony Fauci - whose contributions to immunology, infectious disease control & public health in the USA for over 40 years - should now be at risk of criminal prosecution, speaks to the depravity & sickness infecting American politics.

Man voluntarily goes to war in another country and gets killed. Howard went to war in Iraq on a lie and over a million killed. Then Gaza….look the other way…. Albo thinks abt withdrawing Ambassador Dutton wants to go to war with Russia Stick on chest hair is big.

#rehabilitation #dementia who would have thought!? This will be a worthy webinar. And free. People living with dementia have a Right to social prescription and opportunities to maintain current skills and interests plus learn new meaningful activities.

@flavin_theresa @theAAG @AnnMuldowney4 @DementiaAllianc @DementiaAus Congratulations @flavin_theresa on getting your editorial published. It’s still a misunderstood topic and few listen to nor respect the opinions of People with the living experience. They are the experts!

I feel very proud that my editorial piece on an advance social directive, elevating discussion around supported decision making was published. Thank you ⁦@theAAG⁩ for giving voice to living experience @AnnMuldowney4⁩ ⁦@DementiaAllianc⁩ ⁦@DementiaAus⁩ ⁦

Regrettably, I find myself forced to step down as external member to the International Justice and Human Rights Research Centre at Edge Hill University (UK). This follows the University’s dismissal of a distinguished scholar - also mother of two young kids (name undisclosed for privacy purpose) - on "grounds of attendance", due to her being treated for CANCER. I find absolutely outrageous that a place that teaches int'l law and human rights can take such an appalling decision, at such a critical moment in someone's life. I urge once again the University to immediately reinstate the employee and ascertain any responsibilities associated with her dismissal. @edgehill @ehudismissal

Yes, Donald Trump actually posted this. Australia should pull out of AUKUS.

Australia could be in for another severe flu season. Here's why experts are worried sbs.com.au/news/article/a…

Well done Guy Pearce 👍