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David Wilkin

… organisations could contract for the provision of primary medical services (PMS) and GPs could be employed on a … would provide other community-based services in addition to medical care. "New Labour", New NHS? The "New Labour" … excellence in clinical care will flourish), notably through educational interventions and incentives. 21 An important …

Med J Aust 2002; 176 (9): 539-542 Free

Perspectives

Mark H Arnold, Jane Bleasel and Inam Haq

… suboptimal patient outcomes. Routinely available consumer medical information leaflets 12 list many adverse effects … can be safely recommended and instituted with appropriate education in RA patients treated with methotrexate, 23 and …

Med J Aust 2016; 205 (10): 440-442 Free

Perspectives

Christopher G Maher, Adrian C Traeger, Christina Abdel Shaheed and Mary O'Keeffe

… by myths and misunderstandings In the past few years, major medical journals have published commentaries considering … care and have provided advice on implementation: “Clinician education, training manuals, and workshops might help with …

Med J Aust 2021; 215 (6): 252-253.e1 Free

Research

Andrew N Page, Sarah Swannell, Graham Martin, Samantha Hollingworth, Ian B Hickie and Wayne D Hall

… measure of wealth than other SEIFA indices, which combine education and occupation. 7 , 13 Geographical area was … services in higher SES adolescents may reflect parental and education influence. The inverse SES gradient in those aged … because their mental disorders reduce their access to education and employment opportunities and material …

Med J Aust 2009; 190 (9): 479-483 Free

Research

Andrew P Black, Hassan Vally, Peter S Morris, Mark Daniel, Adrian J Esterman, Fiona E Smith and Kerin O’Dea

… and vegetable subsidy program In 2005, the Bulgarr Ngaru Medical Aboriginal Corporation established a fruit and … seasonal recipes and practical cooking and nutrition education sessions facilitated by dietitians were provided. … Human Research Ethics Committee, the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW and the North Coast Area …

Med J Aust 2013; 199 (1): 46-50 Free

Editorials

James W Lance

… the community, considering loss of productivity and cost of medical services, has been estimated at $302-$721 million by … Brain Foundation, has recently been established to promote education and to encourage research and the formation of … stress. Arch Neurol 1967; 16: 544-552. © MJA 1999 © 1999 Medical Journal of Australia. … Editorials … Migraine: then …

Med J Aust 1996; 164 (9): 519-520 Free

Supplement

Caroline A Brand

… for osteoarthritis. In a baseline assessment of 27 medical records of new patients attending a public … or trained peers and run over a 6-week period, incorporates educational and behavioural strategies designed to improve … and works with allied health professionals, pharmacists and medical specialists. 38 This model is ideal for …

Med J Aust 2008; 189 (10): S25 Free

Preprint

Mark J Hanly, Timothy Churches, Oisin Fitzgerald, Jeffrey J Post, C Raina MacIntyre and Louisa Jorm

… on multiple sectors, including tourism, retail and tertiary education. 2 Population vaccination against COVID-19 is seen … acute increase in demand caused by COVID‐19 in Australia. Medical Journal of Australia. 2020 Jun;212(10):463-7. …

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Health care

Andrew Jones, Richard Wood-Baker and E Haydn Walters

… Australian guidelines), and DOT could be prescribed by any medical practitioner. We audited the use of DOT in Tasmania, … who had more severe disease, and who had received initial education in the use of DOT from a physician and ongoing education from a nurse and physiotherapist. In our study, we …

Med J Aust 2007; 186 (12): 632-634 Free

Clinical practice

Mohammed H Mansour and Stephen C Cox

… lack of coordinated after-hours dental care; poor patient education; patients’ perception of their GP as the primary … managing dentofacial pain. These include: minimal dental education in medical schools; inconsistent exposure to dental problems; …

Med J Aust 2006; 185 (2): 64-67 Free

Perspectives

John S Mattick, Marie A Dziadek, Bronwyn N Terrill, Warren Kaplan, Allan D Spigelman, Frank G Bowling and Marcel E Dinger

… case, an individual's genomic sequence together with their medical record — as part of large population datasets that … information and its application to technical developments, medical research and health care will also have a major … well designed and integrated public and professional education efforts nationwide to engage clinicians, the …

Med J Aust 2014; 201 (1): 17-20 Free

Supplement

Lisa J Beatty, Bogda Koczwara, Janet Rice and Tracey D Wade

… of breast cancer elicits greater distress than other medical diagnoses. 2 Depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic … during a series of focus groups. 5 Each chapter contained educational information on common medical and psychosocial issues; suggestions and worksheets …

Med J Aust 2010; 193 (5): S68 Free

Wellbeing

Richard M Eckersley, Ani Wierenga and Johanna Wyn

… initiatives focus on total wellbeing as well as specific medical issues. The mainstream: The pace of social change …

Med J Aust 2005; 183 (8): 402-404 Free

The Research Agenda

Warwick P Anderson

… II”) will shortly be available from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) website and in published … of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in all biomedical, clinical, public health, and health services … disease in early childhood; and how professional health education can reduce disparities in chronic disease care. 2 …

Med J Aust 2010; 192 (10): 610-611 Free

Clinical focus

Georgia A Paxton, Sarah Cherian and Karen J Zwi

… or mode of arrival. The RACP argues for equitable access to education, English language support, and opportunities to … Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases Australian Medical Students’ Association Australian Psychological … New Zealand College of Public Health Medicine New Zealand Medical Association Public Health Association of Australia …

Med J Aust 2015; 203 (4): 176-177 Free

Clinical update

Sarah J Abrahamson, Peter G Enticott and Bruce J Tonge

… individuals usually come to the attention of health and education systems at a young age and stay in the care of …

Med J Aust 2010; 192 (1): 44-48 Free

Research

Julia V Marley, May Sian Oh, Nyssa T Hadgraft, Sally L Singleton, Kim Isaacs and David N Atkinson

… rebate. 12 , 13 This was added on 1 November 2014 after the Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) provided advice … HbA 1c process has been accepted by Australian Aboriginal Medical Services for the management of diabetes. 18 The … these tests may also be needed, as well as extensive education for health service providers. A change from …

Med J Aust 2015; 203 (1): 28-32 Free

Medicine and the law

Margaret F A Otlowski

… Health Ethics Committee (AHEC) of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). 3 Following … has created tension among established principles of medical ethics, in particular between principles of … these guidelines ought to be accompanied by an effective education campaign, so that the practices of health …

Med J Aust 2007; 187 (7): 398-399 Free

Health care

Julia J Batmanian, Meeyin Lam, Caitlin Matthews, Andrew Finckh, Martin Duffy, Robert Wright, Bruce J Brew and Romesh Markus

… plasminogen activator (tPA) is currently the only approved medical therapy for patients with acute ischaemic stroke. … care unit physicians and nurses. The working party provided education to staff in the ED, including triage nurses, … patient developed orolingual angio-oedema and was managed medically without an adverse outcome. 11 Quality parameters …

Med J Aust 2007; 187 (10): 567-570 Free

Young Women's Health

Suzanne F Abraham

… (in negative energy balance) for 12 months, who has no medical reason for her weight loss and is not particularly … practitioners help? In general As part of continuing education, learn what are healthy attitudes, practices and … disordered eating/exercise: Provide assessment, including medical, psychosocial and psychiatric history Discuss the …

Med J Aust 2003; 178 (12): 607-611 Free

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