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Perspectives
… patient and the health system, increased value and use of medical research, and increased patient satisfaction and … of care and more cost-effective health care delivery. In education and research settings, we see the application of … and provide suggestions for direction in health and medical research. For example, the University of South …
Med J Aust 2016; 204 (7): S12 Free
Reflections
… experience. In contrast, physicians mainly emphasise the medical perspective when evaluating patients’ treatment … online marketing and celebrity testimonials Strategy: Education and careful explanation of the goals, benefits and …
Med J Aust 2015; 203 (4): 196-197 Free
Research
… to assist with CCL patient care and observe procedures for educational purposes. Results including median DTB time, … at the time of coronary angiography. After reviewing their medical records, we classified the patients into four … those whose acute coronary syndromes were managed medically; and those whose acute coronary syndromes were …
Med J Aust 2010; 193 (4): 207-212 Free
Clinical update
… are interventions of a single, particular kind that a medical practitioner might prescribe as sole treatment. Some … show that it is more effective than sham therapy, self-care educational materials, acupuncture, muscle relaxation and … evidence is based on the system of the National Health and Medical Research Council: 23 E1 Evidence obtained from a …
Med J Aust 2004; 180 (2): 79-83 Free
Public health
… to type 2 diabetes, obesity is associated with many other medical problems (apart from hypertension and … families, using developmentally appropriate methods, giving education about nutrition, and incorporating increased …
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Position statement
… was constituted primarily by the rheumatologists on the medical advisory boards of Pharmacia/Pfizer and Merck, Sharp … the Australian Rheumatology Association (ARA) and the medical departments of the pharmaceutical companies, were … Director of Rheumatology, Southern Health, Monash Medical Centre, and Associate Professor of Medicine, Monash …
Med J Aust 2002; 176 (7): 328-331 Free
Clinical focus
… to the treating surgeon. The primary purpose of WAASM is educational. Feedback is provided to the surgeon through … rate of around 2%. 14 A working party chaired by WA’s Chief Medical Officer determined that major pancreatic resections … related to patient factors, such as advanced age and medical comorbidities, and rates are similar in high- and …
Med J Aust 2013; 199 (8): 539-542 Free
Research
… within five years. 13,14 This morbidity results in high medical and rehabilitation costs: about 10% of … or eliminating smoking. With proper foot care, patient education and provision of appropriate services, such as … this project was provided by the Australasian Podiatric and Education Foundation. References Nelson R, Gohdes DM, …
Med J Aust 2000; 173 (7): 352-354 Free
Editorials
… no surprise, as these communities are plagued by poverty, educational disadvantage and poor living conditions -- the … and University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW Paul J Torzillo Medical Director, Nganampa Health Council, Umuwa, SA …
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Editorials
… factors such as housing, sewerage, clean water supplies, education, nutrition, and employment are as important as … source as "an article published on the Internet by The Medical Journal of Australia <http://www.mja.com.au>". <URL: …
Med J Aust 1998; 169 (10): 508-509 Free
Research
… infarction or unstable angina and then discharged on medical therapy, or for coronary angiography with planned … summary and chart were given to the patient's usual medical carer by the patient after discharge. Patients were … for lipid-lowering drugs, and extensive sponsored medical education from the pharmaceutical industry. Also, the usual …
Med J Aust 2002; 176 (5): 211-215 Free
Careers
… hope that the shorter training period will encourage more medical graduates to consider specialising in the field. … a larger system — not only the family, but the peer group, education and so on. You have to think about groups and …
Med J Aust 2013; 199 (8): C1 Free
Ethics and law
… involving a general practitioner. In April 2014, the Medical Services Advisory Committee made recommendations for … sufficient information to support valid consent to medical interventions. We have argued that current … this requirement. Alternatives to a persuasion-style public education campaign have been suggested. Such changes would …
Med J Aust 2014; 201 (5): 295-297 Free
Medicine and the law
… an order from the Supreme Court of New South Wales that medical treatment not be withdrawn. On 11 November 2004, … this jurisdiction is the best interests of the patient, and medical opinion carries great evidentiary weight: [I]t seems … Increasingly, a case can be made that formal medical education should impart knowledge of such cases and the …
Med J Aust 2005; 183 (5): 261-263 Free
Notable cases
… 0.2% and 1%. 30 With the increasing use of herbal remedies, medical practitioners need to be aware of the potential … should include the known adverse effects, and a public education program is needed so that consumers are more aware …
Med J Aust 2002; 177 (8): 440-443 Free
MJA Practice Essentials: Infectious Diseases
… include intrinsic patient factors (eg, age and chronic medical conditions), presence of indwelling catheters, close … Minimising this selective pressure requires continuing education or re-education of prescribers, their adherence to … healthcare-associated infections in a continually changing medical environment, with increasing numbers of …
Med J Aust 2002; 176 (6): 286-291 Free
Supplement
… the contents pages of several journals, including BMJ , the Medical Journal of Australia and Australian Family Physician … were introduced in England between 1998 and 2005: Personal Medical Services, the new General Medical Services contract … the development of multidisciplinary teams through education and support for practice systems that involve GPs …
Med J Aust 2008; 188 (8): S69 Free
Perspectives
… 29 The 2013 Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme listing of medical abortion drugs potentially allows general … highlighted the challenges experienced by GPs in delivering medical abortion, including stigma and lack of support from … would benefit from a truly integrated approach to workforce education and training, service delivery and research. There …
Med J Aust 2019; 210 (6): 250-252 Free
Research
… were linked to NT government electronic health records by medical record number to collect information on patients’ … areas. 2 The campaign, which involved treatment, health education and improving sanitation, was focused on … every 6 months and to adults annually, along with health education and environmental management measures, the overall …
Med J Aust 2013; 198 (5): 278-281 Free
Careers
… all too well the issues that impact the financial health of medical professionals. In his experience, it seems that one … Life stages have an impact on debt accumulation. Early in a medical career, there will often be one income because of …
Med J Aust 2013; 198 (1): C7 Free
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