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Vulnerable People in a Vulnerable System

Aged Care in Australia with Professor Joseph Ibrahim, Head of Health Law and Ageing, Department of Forensic Medicine, Monash University.

In the latest episode of Afterlife, Professor Joseph Ibrahim, Head of Health Law and Ageing at Monash University talks to Catherine McClements about vulnerable people in a vulnerable system.
Read The Royal Commission into Aged Care Interim Report Here

Episode 1 - The First 48 Hours

The first 24 hours of your death is the busiest day of your life. Join Catherine Mc Clements when she discovers what happens when someone dies unexpectedly, accidently or in suspicious circumstances.

Episode 2: The Investigation and Inquest

Catherine McClements visits the Coroners Court of Victoria to understand how investigations and coronial inquests help prevent deaths in Victoria

Episode 3: Fascinating Forensics

It’s not always like it is on TV but it’s still incredibly fascinating. Join Meshel Laurie as she meets some of Australia’s top forensic experts and learns about their amazing careers. You’ll hear from forensic pathologists, anthropologists, toxicologists, molecular biologists and entomologists, among many others.

Episode 4: Why We're Here Part One

Meshel Laurie and Catherine McClements will explain why the coronial system exists and how it serves the community. They’ll look at prevention measures that emanate from inquests and research, genetic disorders discovered that save the lives of others and information for the future.

Episode 5: Why We're Here Part Two

Meshel Laurie and Catherine McClements will explain why the coronial system exists and how it serves the community. They’ll look at prevention measures that emanate from inquests and research, genetic disorders discovered that save the lives of others and information for the future.

Episode 6: Cases That Stay With Us

These guys have certainly seen it all and very little scares them but there’s always the occasional case that affects them for life. Meshel Laurie finds out which cases have had the most effect on Australia’s forensic folk.

Episode 8: Tissue Donation: The Ultimate Gift

Did you know that the donated human tissue from one generous person can either save or enhance the lives of more than 30 others? Well it can. Meshel Laurie finds out what tissue we can donate after we die, how it is processed and what it can be used for. It’s amazing.

Episode 9: Clinical Forensic Medicine

Forensic medicine impacts on the living and not just the deceased. Catherine McClements finds out what a forensic physician does and who they help, including victims of family violence and common assault. And what’s traffic medicine when it’s at home? We’ll find out.

Episode 10 Part 1: The Care of The Ageing

Professor Ibrahim discusses the underlying issues in the public and private aged care sector, the culture of reporting deaths and the options for residents.
“Aged care is not a free market luxury good where you choose what you want. It is a public necessity and essential service.”
Read The Royal Commission into Aged Care Interim Report Here

Episode 10 Part 2: We’re All Different

Professor Ibrahim discusses how different we all are, even in aged care, where it’s important to cater for different needs, tastes and preferences in health and lifestyle. 
“You’ve got to be able to cater for the people who want to go sky diving, those who want to manage their arthritis and diabetes and those who need palliative care.”
Read The Royal Commission into Aged Care Interim Report Here

Episode 10 Part 3: Is Death A Foregone Conclusion?

Professor Ibrahim discusses how deaths in aged care can be prevented and how the assumption that when you get to your 70s it’s OK to die. It’s not OK to die if death could have been prevented.
“Families, nursing homes and doctors generally don’t want to report deaths because they think the person has suffered enough and there’s nothing to be gained by investigating the death of a 95 year old but they’re wrong. We know so little.”
Read The Royal Commission into Aged Care Interim Report Here

Episode 10 Part 4: How The Dead Help the Living

Professor Ibrahim tells us that Australia is one of the few places in the world where we use the data from coronial cases to help the living. Every death teaches us something.
“This information means we can open the debate around preventable death.”
Read The Royal Commission into Aged Care Interim Report Here

Episode 10 Part 5: If Only They’d Listened

Professor Ibrahim discusses how families often know more than the professionals. And professionals should listen to families more often. Good intentions don’t always lead to good results.
“I knew something was wrong and it was. The doctor said everything was fine and it wasn’t.”
Read The Royal Commission into Aged Care Interim Report Here