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For debate

James A Dickinson

… A variety of national and local publicity campaigns and educational activities have encouraged women to attend and … policy was not easy. In 1985 the National Health and Medical Research Council adopted a three-yearly cervical … College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 12 American Medical Association 12 1* 18 No † 3 NS § 50+ US Task Force …

Med J Aust 2002; 176 (11): 547-550 Free

Medicine and the media

Steven Woloshin and Lisa M Schwartz

… on page 1 of major newspapers) are never published in the medical literature. 2 Although there are many anecdotal … noted: 12 stories mentioned a corresponding “in press” medical journal article, but only two of the remaining … 2 Most importantly, the public has a strong appetite for medical news — particularly about new, “breakthrough” …

Med J Aust 2006; 184 (11): 576-580 Free

Careers

Cate Swannell

… cancers of the distal colon. His leadership of the Flinders Medical Centre (FMC) Clinician’s Special Purpose Fund has … in a purpose-built facility to translate research into education and clinical services. The Susan Wakil Health … The Garvan Institute of Medical Research in Sydney and Israel’s Weizmann Institute …

Med J Aust 2016; 204 (9): Free

Careers

Cate Swannell

… examination SAT SET = supervisors and trainers for surgical education and training X = conferences in Australia JUNE 2-4 … Otitis Media, National Harbor, USA 7-12 World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Toronto, Canada 9–12 ANZCA Ultrasound …

Med J Aust 2015; 202 (10): C4 Free

Reflections / MJA Dr Eric Dark Creative Writing Prize

Patrick Russell

… clear. He spoke about symptoms present or absent, about his medical history, his life and his priorities. His wife of 63 … Was his endovascular valve repair worth the trouble? The medical economist would say no, label it a “low-value … this procedure could have been spent elsewhere — vaccines; education to prevent teenage pregnancy; or public …

Med J Aust 2015; 202 (7): 389-390 Free

Doctors and patients

James A Smith, Annette J Braunack-Mayer, Gary A Wittert and Megan J Warin

… [Ideal doctors] are like the Rembrandt or the Mozart of the medical world. They’re the people who have got a bit more of … qualities have the potential to influence gender-focused education, as well as teaching and training programs … He doesn’t pull any punches in relation to all things medical that relate to me. We make decisions jointly. …

Med J Aust 2008; 189 (11): 618-621 Free

Research

Linda Hodge, Cheryl M Salome, Jennifer K Peat, Michelle M Haby, Wei Xuan and Ann J Woolcock

… was obtained from the New South Wales Department of School Education and the Catholic Education Office. Respiratory questionnaire In June 1993 the … for the support of the New South Wales Department of School Education, the Catholic Education Office and the Principals …

Med J Aust 1996; 164 (3): 137 Free

Lessons from practice

Anupam Datta Gupta and Nigel Quadros

… leg muscles (eg, walking, cycling, lifting small weights), education on energy conservation and anxiety management, … explored, regardless of the apparent severity of underlying medical conditions. Lessons from practice Patients with … to disability, and amplify the effects of underlying medical conditions. The goals of multidisciplinary …

Med J Aust 2009; 190 (4): 208-209 Free

Preprint

Sarah Zaman, Andrew I MacIsaac, Garry LR Jennings, Markus Schlaich, Sally C Inglis, Ruth Arnold, Derek P Chew, Saurabh Kumar, Liza Thomas, Sudhir Wahi, Stephen J Duffy, Sidney Lo, Andrew Newcomb, Aubrey Almeida, Carolyn Naismith, Mayanna Lund, Stephen J Nicholls, Selwyn Wong, Leonard Kritharides, Clara K Chow and Ravinay Bhindi

… CAD with coronary artery bypass graft surgery, PCI or medical therapy. The same applies to surgical aortic valve … ). CVD professionals are well positioned to provide patient education about COVID-19.  Patients should be encouraged to … intubation specific to the COVID-19 adult patient group. Medical Journal of Australia. 2020;epub. Cheung JC, Ho LT, …

Med J Aust 2020; (): 1 Free

Supplement

David R Williams and Michelle J Sternthal

… services regularly, and a majority of patients would like medical providers to discuss the spiritual aspects of their … 10 Women value spirituality more than men, and formal education is positively related to valuing spirituality. At … Parents’ reliance on faith healing instead of appropriate medical care has led to negative outcomes and death for many …

Med J Aust 2007; 186 (10): S47 Free

Ross Ingram Memorial Essay Competition

Rosemary van den Berg

… the negative connotations that that image conjures up. If medical, nursing and other health organisations could forget … except Aboriginal people themselves, when they needed medical and nursing attention. The health and wellbeing of … children were being sent to Perth to further their education and obtain training in different careers. I was …

Med J Aust 2010; 193 (3): 136-137 Free

Guideline summary

Nadia J Chaves, Georgia A Paxton, Beverley-Ann Biggs, Aesen Thambiran, Joanne Gardiner, Jan Williams, Mitchell M Smith and Joshua S Davis

… specialists, infectious diseases physicians and other medical specialists. This article summarises the full … peak body representing infectious diseases physicians, medical microbiologists and other experts in the fields of … other health care providers; optimising communication and education, provision of interpreters where required (the …

Med J Aust 2017; 206 (7): 310-315 Free

Personal perspective

Thomas H Hurley

… eminence for his research on neuroradiology. His medical publications included a monograph on … a young age and became a keen book collector. He entered a medical course and, after a tussle with his examinations and … because much of it seemed still to have relevance for education, the design of health services and for notions of …

Med J Aust 2011; 194 (2): 87-89 Free

For debate

Michele Levinson and Amber Mills

… histories show that only a minority of older general medical patients have NFR documented in their history. 2 … 6 Several studies have shown that up to one-quarter of all medical emergency team (MET) calls result in a new … the media portrayal of CPR; and the influence of community education which emphasises the provision of CPR as first …

Med J Aust 2014; 201 (3): 152-154 Free

Viewpoint

Monica C Robotin, Jacob George, Rajah Supramaniam, Freddy Sitas and Andrew G Penman

… cancer screening compared with those allocated to usual medical care. 17 However, many questions remain about the … support for people affected by hepatitis C, training and education, and supporting research and surveillance … appropriate long-term monitoring and referral, education on the availability of therapy and risks of …

Med J Aust 2008; 188 (6): 363-365 Free

Clinical practice

Andrew W Knight and Timothy P Senior

… 9 which includes specific training at all stages of medical education in the recognition and treatment of rare diseases. … Support the patient’s journey through social service and medical bureaucracies, and interpret written and verbal …

Med J Aust 2006; 185 (2): 82-83 Free

Being a man

Dennis R McDermott

… and surprisingly skinny-legged Māori. When I work with medical students, registrars or even long-practising mental … to grasp how such severance from self came about. Our education system has failed them: they have only the haziest … to be a straightforward task. There was no prescription. Education, the opportunities of improved income, a …

Med J Aust 2006; 185 (8): 464-466 Free

Research

Michael J Sladden and Jeanette E Ward

… (RACGP) affiliation; membership of the Australian Medical Association; personal history of cancer; family … as well as availability of conflicting information and educational material, have caused uncertainty among GPs, … Committee (Standing Committee of the National Health and Medical Research Council). Colorectal cancer screening. …

Med J Aust 1999; 170 (3): 110-113 Free

Perspectives

Nicolette R Holt, Johannes T Neumann, John J McNeil and Allen C Cheng

… and individual risk of morbidity and mortality (eg, age, medical comorbidities) must be assessed on a case‐by‐case … to guide management ( Supporting Information ). Impact of medical comorbidities Comorbidities associated with more … public health response must incorporate a campaign of education and awareness, risk assessment and evidence‐based …

Med J Aust 2020; 213 (8): 342-344.e1 Free

MJA Practice Essentials — Allergy

Constance H Katelaris and Jane E Peake

… patient (Level III-2). * Based on National Health and Medical Research Council levels of evidence. 10 4 Physical … genetic predisposition. Management of eczema consists of education; avoidance of triggers and allergens; liberal use … soles and genitalia. Management of urticaria is through education; avoidance of triggers and allergens (where …

Med J Aust 2006; 185 (9): 517-522 Free

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