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Why ‘dumbing down’ health content is just plain smart

Why ‘dumbing down’ health content is just plain smart

by Nerissa Bentley | Aug 19, 2022 | Health Writing, Patient Resources

There’s no doubt that healthcare practitioners and medical specialists are smart people. Some even have decades of experience and a wealth of knowledge that makes them experts in their field. But generally speaking, they’re not all good at communicating this knowledge...
AHPRA compliance case studies

AHPRA compliance case studies

by Nerissa Bentley | Sep 3, 2021 | AHPRA, Case Study, Patient Resources

Anonymous client (saved from a large fine, protected professional reputation and practitioner registration, and helped launch a TGA investigation) The client: My client is an allied health practitioner dedicated to helping people. However, due to legal reasons, I must...
Case studies: Patient Resource Audit

Case studies: Patient Resource Audit

by Nerissa Bentley | Oct 10, 2020 | Case Study, Health Writing, Patient Resources

Macular Disease Foundation Australia The client: Macular Disease Foundation Australia (MDFA) is the national peak body representing the interests of Australian living with, or at risk of macular disease and their families. The purpose of MDFA is to reduce the...
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