Volume 166 Issue 4

Editorials

• Deaths, dying and the euthanasia debate in Australia Martin B Van Der Weyden (MJA 1997; 166: 173)
• How can we reduce the incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer? Terry D Bolin, Melvyn G Korman (MJA 1997; 166: 175)

Research

• Trends in colorectal cancer incidence and mortality in New South Wales, 1973-1992 Jane C Bell, Margaret McCredie, Marylon S Coates, Bruce K Armstrong (MJA 1997; 166: 178)
• “Mental health literacy”: a survey of the public’s ability to recognise mental disorders and their beliefs about the effectiveness of treatment Anthony F Jorm, Ailsa E Korten, Patricia A Jacomb, Helen Christensen, Bryan Rodgers, Penelope Pollitt (MJA 1997; 166: 182) Abstract - Article
• Osteoarthritis of the knee in retired, elite Australian Rules footballers Adam Deacon, Kim Bennell, Zoltan S Kiss, Kay Crossley, Peter Brukner (MJA 1997; 166: 187)
• End-of-life decisions in Australian medical practice Helga Kuhse, Peter Singer, Peter Baume, Malcolm Clark, Maurice Rickard (MJA 1997; 166: 191) Abstract - Article

Notable Cases

• Fatal human melioidosis in south-eastern Queensland Ian A Scott, A Morton Bell, Donald R Staines (MJA 1997; 166: 197)

For Debate

• Preventing colon cancer: the problem with guidelines Michael Ward (MJA 1997; 166: 201)

Health Care

• Laparoscopic and abdominal hysterectomy: a cost comparison Jim Tsaltas, Anne Magnus, Pam M Mamers, Anthony S Lawrence, Nicholas Lolatgis, David L Healy (MJA 1997; 166: 205) Abstract - Article
• Identifying the active general practice workforce in one division of general practice: the utility of public domain databases Gerard F Gill, Alex N Thomson, Louis S Pilotto (MJA 1997; 166: 208)

MJA Practice Essentials - Rheumatology

• Spondylarthropathies John P Edmonds (MJA 1997; 166: 214)