Listen to the Parents

Two recent articles from The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health have proven very popular.  Both centre on the topic of the importance of listening to the concerns of parents and caregivers about their sick child.

This is timely given recent revelations around the death of toddler, Joe Massa at a NSW hospital and the introduction of patient and family initiated clinical review processes at various health services.  These include Martha's Rule in the UK, Ryan's Rule in QLD and REACH, here in NSW.

Mills et al (2025), in their single centre study, show that parent/caregiver concern for their child is correlated with increased incidence of clinical deterioration including ICU admission and mechanical ventilation.  They implemented and suggest a simple measure of asking caregivers if they feel their child's condition is worsening prior to taking vital signs.  They found that caregivers could pick up deterioration prior to this being reflected in the child's vital signs, proving the insight of caregivers to be extremely important in the assessment of a child.  Agulnik (2025) provides comment on this important study in their comment in the same issue of the journal.

These two articles provide impetus for further studies and change in the way parents and caregivers are listened to in health care settings. To read them, click on the links below or contact us.

Mills, E., Lin, P., Asghari-Jafarabadi, Wes, A & Craig, S. (2025). Association between caregiver concern for clinical deterioration and critical illness in children presenting to hospital: a prospective cohort study. Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, 9(7), 450-458.

Agulnik, A. (2025). Listen to the parents: caregiver concern and development of critical illness. Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, 9(7), 440-441.

 

 Spotlight on Resources: Communication

As a health care worker, your technical and clinical skills are important . . . but so are your communication skills!  Brush up by accessing some of the resources below.  Email, call or drop in to the library to request an item.

And let us know if there is a particular topic you would like us to feature here!

Communication Skills for Health Professionals, edited by Brock Cook (eBook)

Nonviolent Communication: a language of life, by Marshall B. Rosenberg

Crucial Conversations: tools for talking when the stakes are high, by Kerry Patterson

Critical Conversations for Patient Safety: an essential guide for healthcare students, by Tracy Levett-Jones

Communication: core interpersonal skills for health professionals, by Glyn O'Toole

Communication Rx: transforming healthcare through relationship-centered communication, edited by Calvin Chou and Laura Cooley

Interpersonal Relating: healthcare perspectives on communication, stress and crisis, by Nel Glass

Measles vaccination schedule research

Australian health experts are reconsidering the measles vaccination schedule after new research suggests babies might need their first dose earlier. Right now, babies in Australia get their first measles shot at 12 months and a second at 18 months. In special cases, like traveling to countries where measles is common, they can get an extra dose at six months.

However, scientists at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) found that many babies lose their natural protection against measles before they turn four months old. This means they could be vulnerable to infection before they’re eligible for their first vaccine. The study looked at over 8,000 babies from different countries and found that while most had measles antibodies at birth, 70% had lost them by four months.

Because of this, researchers are urging health officials to consider giving the first measles vaccine at four months instead of waiting until 12 months. Other countries, like New Zealand, already do this during outbreaks.

Measles is a highly contagious virus, and cases are rising worldwide. Australia has already recorded 77 cases this year, compared to 57 cases in all of 2024. Experts warn that vaccination rates in Australia are dropping below the level needed to prevent outbreaks.

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisations (ATAGI) is reviewing the research and may update vaccine recommendations. Health Minister Mark Butler said the findings will help determine whether Australia should change its vaccination schedule 1.

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Healthcare workers play a crucial role in promoting measles vaccinations, especially during outbreaks. Here are some effective strategies:

• Educate Patients & Communities: Provide clear, science-backed information about measles risks and vaccine benefits. Many people underestimate measles complications, like pneumonia and brain inflammation.

• Address Misinformation: Counter myths about vaccines causing autism or being unnecessary. A recent poll showed that 87% of Americans believe MMR vaccine benefits outweigh risks, but misinformation still exists 2.

• Encourage On-Time Vaccination: Emphasize the importance of getting vaccinated at the recommended ages. In Australia, the National Immunisation Program recommends measles vaccines at 12 and 18 months, but catch-up doses are available for older individuals 3.

• Target High-Risk Groups: Focus on communities with low vaccination rates.

• Leverage Trusted Voices: Public figures, like a Samoan rugby legend, are helping spread awareness in Pasifika communities. Healthcare workers can collaborate with local leaders to boost vaccine confidence.

• Use Digital & Social Media: Share accurate vaccine information online to reach a wider audience. Governments and health organizations are working to combat misinformation.

• Offer Convenient Vaccination Options: Make vaccines easily accessible through mobile clinics, pharmacies, and outreach programs.

By combining education, accessibility, and community engagement, healthcare workers can help increase vaccination rates and prevent further outbreaks.

1.  www.abc.net.au     2.   CIDRAP   3.    www.health.gov.au|  4. RNZ

Spotlight on Resources:  Palliative Care

Palliative Care week was last week from 11 - 17 May.  

Here are some related items in our collection.

Drop in or contact the library to borrow.

Emergencies in supportive and palliative care / David Currow, Katherine Clark, Paul Kleinig.

Principles and practice of palliative care and supportive oncology [ebook] / Ann M. Berger, Joseph F. O'Neill.

Palliative care in emergency medicine / [edited by] Tammie Quest.

Oxford textbook of palliative nursing / edited by Betty Rolling Ferrell.

Palliative care: A guide for health social workers / Bridget Sumser.

Handbook of nutrition and diet in palliative care / editor, Victor R. Preedy.

Handbook of supportive oncology and palliative care : a whole-person adult and pediatric care / Ann Berger

50 Studies every palliative doctor should know / Edited by David Hui, Akhila Reddy and Eduardo Bruera.

Oxford handbook of palliative care / Edited by Max Watson, Stephen Ward, Nandini Vallath, Jo Wells, and Rachel Campbell

Dear life : a doctors' story of love and loss / Rachel Clarke.

Ethics in palliative care : a complete guide / Robert C. Macauley.

Journals

BMC Palliative Care 01/2009 - current

Palliative and Supportive Care 03/2003 - current with 1 year embargo

BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care 04/2011 - current with 1 year embargo

Palliative Care and Social Practice 01/2008 - current with 1 year embargo

Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care 04/2007 - current with 1 year embargo

Rural Research Collaborative Learning Network - From Idea to Action: Developing a Study Protocol

 

 In the Literature ...

AI in Healthcare

BMJ Medicine have published an Open Access article that provides an introduction to AI in healthcare as well as defining some relevant terms and explaining how to critically evaluate articles describing the use of AI in health.  Well worth a read!  Click on the citation to access.

Paul Dijkstra, Trisha Greenhalgh, Yosra Magdi Mekki, Jessica Morley - How to read a paper involving artificial intelligence (AI): BMJ Medicine 2025;4:e001394.

 Spotlight on Resources: Hardcopy Journals

Although most of our journal subscriptions are only available online, we do still have a small collection of current hardcopy journals at our PMBH site.  

Drop in to browse through the British Journal of Nursing, Oncology Nursing Forum and The Practising Midwife.

We also have a range of older hard copy journals that it is harder to find online. These include volumes from ACORN, Dysphagia, Journal of Genetic Counseling, Medical Journal of Australia and Wound Practice and Research plus many more.

 Spotlight on Resources: Brain Injury

Thanks to a donation from our Brain Injury Service, we have expanded our collection on this topic.

Contact the library or drop in to borrow any of these resources.

Traumatic brain injury: A multidisciplinary approach / edited by Peter C. Whitfield et al

A different perspective after brain injury : a tilted point of view / Christopher Yeoh.

Family experience of brain injury : surviving, coping, adjusting / Jo Clark-Wilson and Mark Holloway.

Unlocking my brain : through the labyrinth of acquired brain injury / Christine Durham

The brain that changes itself : stories of personal triumph from the frontiers of brain science / Norman Doidge

Waterlemon : husband in a coma & other setbacks / Ruth Ritchie

 MNCLHD Staff Publications - January to March 2025

Congratulations to all those who have been published!

Bakry, M. and A. May (2024). "Lifelong Severe Left Ventricular Dysfunction After Lightning Strike to the Chest: A Case Report." Heart Lung and Circulation 33(Supplement 4): S275.

Bland, A., A. Mamo, S. Eather, T. Stewart and P. Indraratna (2024). Finding a Trap With the Help of a Map: Parametric Mapping to Aid the Diagnosis of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy. Heart Lung and Circulation. 33(Supplement 4): S189-S190.

Bunting, N., R. Martynoga, H. Crayton and A. Pandita (2024). "Recovery from acute haemorrhagic leucoencephalitis secondary to COVID-19." BMJ Case Reports 17(8).

Carney, E., P. Thornberry, R. Bear, N. Bilton and D. Bilton (2024). "An inpatient mental health placement for paramedic undergraduate students: a pilot study." BMC Medical Education 24(1): 1047.

Cheng, E., J. Mui, A. Matar, Z. Bunjo, J. Wenman and W. Petrushnko (2024). "Impact of gastroenterologist-supported endoscopy training for surgical trainees in a regional hospital." ANZ Journal of Surgery 

Curley, D., L. Kinsman, G. Mooney, G. Whiteford, T. Lower, M. Hobbs, B. Morris, K. Bartlett and A. Jacob (2024). "A cross-sectional study assessing concordance with advance care directives in a rural health district." Australian Journal of Rural Health 32(5): 969-975.

Darby, J., K. Atkins, M. V. Schie and F. Guy (2024). "A rural town embracing Midwifery Group Practice." Women and Birth Conference: Australian College of Midwives National Conference. Melbourne Australia. 37(Supplement 1) (no pagination).

Delbridge, A., J. Davey, M. Galloway, A. Drummond, L. Lanyon, N. Olley, G. Mason, C. English and D. B. Simpson (2024). "Exploring post-stroke fatigue from the perspective of stroke survivors: what strategies help? A qualitative study." Disability and Rehabilitation 46(18): 4187-4193.

Dierick, N. R., B. D. Nicholson, T. R. Fanshawe, P. Sundaralingam and S. N. Kostalas (2024). "Serrated polyposis syndrome: defining the epidemiology and predicting the risk of dysplasia." BMC Gastroenterology 24(1) (no pagination).

Gyorki, D. E., S. Bae, R. C. Smith, D. A. Caruso, D. Coker, E. A. Connolly, J. Desai, A. Johnston, A. K. Lawless, S. Lazarakis, H. Lo, F. Maclean, J. Mar, J. McDonough, G. Perianayagam, M. Phillips, D. Pryor, A. Sundaram, S. R. Thompson, D. D. Zhou and A. M. Hong (2024). "Update of clinical practice guidelines for the management of patients with sarcoma." ANZ J Surg.

Hibbert, P. D., L. Raggett, C. J. Molloy, J. Westbrook, F. Magrabi, V. Mumford, R. Clay-Williams, R. Lingam, P. M. Salmon, S. Middleton, M. Roberts, P. Bradd, S. Bowden, K. Ryan, M. Zacka, K. Sketcher-Baker, A. Phillips, L. Birks, D. K. Arya, C. Trevorrow, S. Handa, G. Swaminathan, A. Carson-Stevens, S. Wiig, C. de Wet, E. E. Austin, B. Nic Giolla Easpaig, Y. Wang, G. Arnolda, G. M. Peterson and J. Braithwaite (2024). "Improving health system responses when patients are harmed: a protocol for a multistage mixed-methods study." BMJ Open 14(7): e085854.

Joseph, K., S. van der Hock, I. Seth, N. Hapangama, L. Gibson, R. Cuomo, W. M. Rozen and N. Dhupar (2024). "Association of ovarian teratoma with anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis: a case report and narrative review." Archives of Obstetrics and Gynecology

McLeod, K. and P. Rashid (2024). "Supervisors-Unappreciated and under supported: who pays?" ANZ Journal of Surgery 94(7-8): 1200-1201.

McLeod, K., R. Woodward-Kron, P. Rashid, J. Archer and D. Nestel (2024). ""I'm on an island": A qualitative study of underperforming surgical trainee perspectives on remediation." American Journal of Surgery 234: 11-16.

McMullen, B., K. Duncanson, C. Collins and L. MacDonald-Wicks (2024). "A systematic review of the mechanisms influencing engagement in diabetes prevention programmes for people with pre-diabetes." Diabetic Medicine 41(8): e15323.

Miao, Y., N. Jasim, C. Guha, A. Sluiter, K. B. Owen, B. Yudianto, M. H. Lim, B. J. Smith and K. Manera (2024). "Experiences of loneliness and social isolation among young people with chronic physical conditions: A thematic synthesis of qualitative studies." Journal of Adolescence.

Montgomery, L. R. C., M. Swain, A. B. Dario, M. O'Keeffe, T. P. Yamato, J. Hartvigsen, S. French, C. Williams and S. Kamper (2024). "Does sedentary behaviour cause spinal pain in children and adolescents? A systematic review with meta-analysis." Br J Sports Med 

Paltridge, D., J. Martin, J. Churchill, R. Grills, B. Loveday, R. D. Gupta and S. C. Rennie (2024). "Consensus statement: support for supervisors of surgical training in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand." ANZ Journal of Surgery 94(7-8): 1221-1227. 

Panwar, R., A. L. Poulter, M. Nourse, S. Rai, F. M. P. van Haren, K. Ellem, S. Tummala, C. Hore and K. Sunkara (2024). "A multicenter randomized controlled trial comparing three-times-a-day intermittent enteral postural feeding to continuous enteral feeding among mechanically ventilated patients in intensive care." Clinical Nutrition 43(9): 2149-2155.

Pitman, G. R., T. Soeyland, G. Popovic and D. Thomson (2024). "Haematoma block is the most efficient technique for closed forearm fracture reduction: a retrospective cohort study." Emergency Medicine Journal 41(10): 595-601.

Qian, W., J. Soares, I. D. Jayewardene and N. Peck (2024). "Bouveret syndrome preceding classical gallstone ileus: a rare presentation of a cholecystoduodenal fistula." Journal of Surgical Case Reports 2024(7): rjae421.

Spiro, J., T. J. Ford, A. Yong, C. Zeitz, J. F. Beltrame and Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand Coronary Vasomotor dysfunction Working Group (incl. Lambert, B.) (2024). "Protocol Variation in Functional Coronary Angiography Among Patients With Suspected Angina With Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries: A Nationwide Snapshot of Current Practice Within Australia and New Zealand." Heart Lung Circ 33(9): 1287-1296.

Sritharan, H. P., J. Chia, K. Gardiner, K. Hellestrand, D. Whalley, L. Kanagaratnam, R. Bhindi and K. K. M. Chia (2024). "Utility of conversational artificial intelligence with large language models for patient information on cardiac electrophysiology procedures." Heart Rhythm: S1547-5271.

Taylor, M. E., M. Ambrens, H. Hawley-Hague, C. Todd, J. C. T. Close, S. R. Lord, L. Clemson, T. Lung, D. Berlowitz, J. Blennerhassett, J. Dayhew, A. Gluchowski, W. Hodge, P. Johnson, R. Lasrado, M. Merlene, L. Miles, S. O'Rourke, C. M. Said, L. White, N. Wilson, A. Zask and K. Delbaere (2024). "Implementation of a digital exercise programme in health services to prevent falls in older people." Age Ageing 53(8).

Taylor, M. E., M. Ambrens, H. Hawley-Hague, C. Todd, J. C. T. Close, S. R. Lord, L. Clemson, T. Lung, D. Berlowitz, J. Blennerhassett, J. Dayhew, A. Gluchowski, W. Hodge, P. Johnson, R. Lasrado, M. Merlene, L. Miles, S. O'Rourke, C. M. Said, L. White, N. Wilson, A. Zask and K. Delbaere (2024). "Implementation of a digital exercise programme in health services to prevent falls in older people." Age and Ageing 53(8) (no pagination).

Thomas, B., A. Jacob, D. McCann, P. Buykx, R. Schultz, L. Kinsman, P. O'Meara, K. Edvardsson and E. Spelten (2024). "Analysis of Violent Incidents at Five Regional and Remote Australian Emergency Departments: A Retrospective Descriptive Study." SAGE Open Nurs 10: 23779608241261597.

Are you and your patient's measles immunsations up to date?

How to check your immunistaion status in Australia.

Adults in Australia can access their Immunisation History Statment through myGov, the Express Medicare mobile app, or by contacting the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). Parents can check for their children.

The AIR is a national register that records vaccines given to people of all ages in Australia. 

Accessing Your Immunisation History Statement:

myGov: Link your Medicare online account to your myGov account and access your immunisation history statement. 

Express Plus Medicare mobile app: Use the app to access your immunisation history statement. 

AIR Enquiries Line: Call the AIR enquiries line at 1800 653 809. 

Ask your Doctor or Immunisation Provider: They can access the AIR and print a copy for you.

What if you can't find records?

If you cannot find records of past vaccinations, it's generally safe to restart vaccinations from scratch. 

Blood Tests: Your GP may also perform blood tests to check for immunity to certain diseases, including measles, mumps, and rubella. 

Measles vaccines given before 1994 are less likely to be recorded on the AIR, so you may need to check with your vaccination provider or parents for records. 

Health professionals working in the community can remind their clients to check their immunisation history as measles has once again become an issue in the community. Measles is one of the most contagious viral illnesses. It spreads through the air when a person breathes, coughs or sneezes. On average, one person can infect 12 to 18 others who are not immune.

Measles is severe in around one in ten children. Complications can include ear infection, diarrhoea and pneumonia, and, more rarely, encephalitis (brain swelling).

However, adults can also catch and spread the disease, making up 10–20% of measles cases during outbreaks.

On March 26 NSW Health issued an alert advising people to be vigilant for signs of measles after an infectious person visited Sydney Airport and two locations in western New South Wales. Download a NSW Health Measles fact sheet here.

There are active measles outbreaks in several countries, including Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia. If you are traveling, ensure you are vaccinated.

Vaccination has saved millions of lives

The measles vaccine has changed the trajectory of this disease. In the 21st century alone, measles vaccination is thought to have saved more than 60 million lives globally.

The measles vaccine is free through Australia’s National Immunisation Program. It’s routinely given at 12 and 18 months of age. The first dose is combined with mumps and rubella (the MMR vaccine) and the second adds protection against chickenpox, or varicella (MMRV).

False suggestions that the measles vaccination is linked with disorders such as autism have been thoroughly disproven. The vaccine is very safe and highly effective.

This is for informational purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional.

 Library Resources: Spotlight on Physiotherapy!

Books:

Essential skills for physiotherapists : a personal and professional development framework / edited by David Clancy, Stuart Porter, Jeff Konin, Amelia J. H. Arundale, Grant Downie, Ciaran Dunne.

Practical evidence-based physiotherapy / Rob Herbert, Gro Jamtvedt, Kåre Birger Hagen, Mark R. Elkins.

Brukner & Kahn's clinical sports medicine : foundations of clinical practice / Peter Brukner et al.

Respiratory physiotherapy pocketbook : an on-call survival guide / [edited by] Jane Cross, Mary Ann Broad, Matthew Quint, Paul Ritson and Sandy Thomas.

Manual therapy for musculoskeletal pain syndromes César Fernández-de-las-Peñas, Joshua A. Cleland, Jan Dommerholt ; forewords by Ola Grimsby, Rob A.B. Oostendorp, Prof. Dr. Andry Vleeming.

Pocketbook of taping techniques / edited by Rose Macdonald.

Guccione's geriatric physical therapy / edited by Dale Avers and Rita A. Wong

Essentials of cardiopulmonary physical therapy [edited by] Ellen Hillegass.

Campbell's physical therapy for children / Robert J. Palisano

Neurologic rehabilitation : neuroscience and neuroplasticity in physical therapy practice / Deborah S. Nichols Larsen, Deborah Kegelmeyer, John Buford, Anne Kloos, Jill Heathcock, D. Michele Basso.

Evidence-based physical therapy for the pelvic floor : bridging science and clinical practice / edited by Kari B, Bary Berghmans, Siv Mrkved, Marijke Van Kampen.

Manual therapy : NAGS, SNAGS, MWMs etc. / Brian R. Mulligan

eBooks:

Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques -8th ed

Rehabilitation of the Spine: A Patient-Centered Approach-3rd ed

Journals:

Archives of Physiotherapy (2015 to current)

JOSPT: The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy (1979 to current)

British Journal of Sports Medicine (1970 to 90 days ago)

Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal (1999 to current)

Databases:

PEDro (via CiAP)

Contact the library or visit our website if you would like to access any of these resources.

RR-Clan Rural Research Collaborative Learning Network - Education Opportunity

Please use this link - Click here to register  OR the QR code above.

Who are the Rural Research Collaborative Learning Network (RR-CLaN)?

The RR-CLaN is a rural led initiative that aims to provide high-quality research education and training to healthcare staff working in rural, regional and remote areas. Our aim is to provide you with the education and training opportunities to build key skills in how to use and undertake research to improve healthcare delivery.

RR-CLaN collaborators:

NSW: Central Coast Local Health District; Far West Local Health District; Hunter New England Local Health District; Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District; Mid North Coast Local Health District; Murrumbidgee Local Health District; Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District; Northern New South Wales Local Health District; Southern New South Wales Local Health District; Western New South Wales Local Health District; Health Education and Training Institute (HETI).

QLD: Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre (supporting Townsville Hospital and Health Service; Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service; Mackay Hospital and Health Service; North West Hospital and Health Service; Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service); Darling Downs Health Innovation and Research Collaborative; Darling Downs, South West Hospital and Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service.

 Proceed with Caution: AI as a Search Tool

Are you using AI to conduct academic research?  Or maybe just to find out about a topic relevant to your practice?

You’re not the only one!  Coffey (2024) reports some kind of AI is being used by 75% of researchers….even though 92% of them don’t trust it.

This distrust is not without reason, and its good to see.  There are some serious pitfalls to using AI to find factual information or even to find research articles.  However, there are also some helpful AI based tools that may support your information seeking.

Traditionally, academic databases and more recently, institution-hosted discovery tools have been the way to find published, peer-reviewed information.  However, since the development of generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT and CoPilot, information seeking in all its forms has evolved (Ayre et al, 2025).

Some major issues with AI generated search results are bias and misinformation.  Bias can occur due to the fact that generative AI learns from previous data (Williamson & Fernandez, 2025) and anyone, anywhere can be inputting that data.  A major source of misinformation are hallucinations, where AI conjures up information that is inaccurate or false or a citation that does not exist (Williamson & Fernandez, 2025).  Here at District Library Services, we have been asked to retrieve articles generated by AI searches which we have found to be a hallucinations, despite how real they look!

Along with these issues, many AI search tools do not make it simple to retrieve the citations you need to then locate the articles (Williamson & Fernandez, 2025).

Its good to remember that those traditional old academic databases are more complex for a reason.  They have boundaries around what they search so that the results they retrieve are of higher quality and more easily analysed for relevance (Williamson & Fernandez, 2025) having been mapped to subject headings.

So why then do people use AI for these type of searches?

Part of the reason is NLP or Natural Language Processing.  Developing a search strategy for an academic database can be time consuming and if you are not skilled in this area, lead to less than desirable results.  But AI tools allow you to search in natural language which means you can type in a whole question or sentence and it will bring up relevant results (Gorton, 2025).

One of the positive aspects of AI’s ability to learn is that it can provide results more tailored to the individual user (Gorton, 2025).  Some tools will even provide suggestions of additional searches you could undertake!

So what next?  Do we throw the baby out with the bathwater? AI is here to stay and there are some tools that have a reduced risk of use.

Monash Health have helpfully analysed these tools for you and even provide a handy matrix for you to use to decide which to use (Gorton, 2025).

Each tool has its pluses and minuses and its individual characteristics may influence which you choose, but Monash recommend Consensus.app and Semantic Scholar and suggest you steer clear of Copilot and ChatGPT amongst others (Gorton, 2025).

If you choose to use AI for your searching, please keep this sage advice from Williamson & Fernandez (2025) in mind "It should be emphasized that while AI search may function as a valuable time saver, for high-stakes searchers, it remains unreliable enough that it is inherently problematic if it is to be used as the only method of research."

So while it can be a useful tool, it is no replacement for a thorough search strategy put through a variety of academic databases.  Reach out to the library for assistance with this.  We can undertake a literature search for you or provide training so that you are more equipped to undertake your own.  You can contact us here.

Monash Health’s fantastic Literature Searching Guide can be accessed here.  Look for the AI search tools section at the bottom.

Ayre, J., Cvejic, E. & McCaffery, K. J., (2025). Use of ChatGPT to obtain health information in Australia, 2024: insights from a nationally representative survey. Medical Journal of Australia, 222(4), 210-212. https://doi.org/10.5694/mja2.52598

Coffey, L. (2024). Most researchers use AI-Powered tools despite distrust. Inside Higher Ed. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2024/05/24/report-most-researchers-use-ai-tools-despite-distrusting-it

Gorton, C. (2025). Tech Showdown – AI Search Tools Special Issue. Journal of Health Information and Libraries Australia, 5(1), 5-8.

Williamson, J. M. & Fernandez, P. (2025). “Through the looking glass: envisioning new library technologies” academic search using artificial intelligence tools. Library Hi Tech News, 42(2), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1108/LHTN-01-2024-0014.