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Paul D Bent, Stephen N Bolsin, Bernie J Creati, Andrew J Patrick and Mark E Colson

… computers, or personal digital assistants (PDAs), has given medical practitioners the ability to accurately collect data at the point of care. The potential uses for medical practitioners have recently been highlighted. 6 , 7 … software. Registrars and their supervisors had a one-hour educational session before beginning data collection. …

Med J Aust 2002; 177 (9): 496-499 Free

Research

Paul M Dietze, John L Fitzgerald and Rebecca A Jenkinson

… included: Drinking status, according to National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) risk categories 12 … also independently associated with risky drinking. Player education by clubs needs to focus on how to manage these … per week ≥ 43 ASD per week NHMRC = National Health and Medical Research Council. * One ASD contains 10 g absolute …

Med J Aust 2008; 189 (9): 479-483 Free

Research

Kwok M Ho, Geoffrey J Dobb, Matthew Knuiman, Judith Finn and Steven A Webb

… as measured by either individual-level indicators (such as education, income and occupation) or disadvantaged … tertiary referral hospital in Western Australia, with all medical and surgical specialties except liver … cultural barriers to some services (especially specialist medical services) may have a significant effect on …

Med J Aust 2008; 189 (1): 26-30 Free

Supplement

David P Thomas, Kathryn S Panaretto, Matthew Stevens, Pele T Bennet and Ron Borland

… HRECs with Aboriginal subcommittees: Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council Ethics Committee, Sydney; … home, those who had finished Year 12 or had post-secondary educational qualifications (v those with less than Year 12), …   Not in labour force 47% (232) 0.70 (0.53–0.94)   Highest education attained       Less than Year 12 44% (371) 1.0 …

Med J Aust 2015; 202 (10): S33-S38 Free

Supplement

Anna K Nicholson, Ron Borland, Jasmine Sarin, Sharon Wallace, Anke E van der Sterren, Matthew Stevens and David P Thomas

… for community-led programs that raise awareness, provide education and challenge norms about smoking. 10 Australia … HRECs with Aboriginal subcommittees: Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council Ethics Committee, Sydney; … and/or Torres Strait Islander, labour force status, education, remoteness and area-level disadvantage). We also …

Med J Aust 2015; 202 (10): S67-S72 Free

Research

Jonathan W Sturm, Geoffrey A Donnan, Stephen M Davis, John G O'Sullivan and Miriam E Vedadhaghi

… study. Participation earned Clinical Audit and Continuing Medical Education points. Informed consent was obtained from each … patients with stroke risk factors. The National Health and Medical Research Committee (NHMRC) guidelines on stroke …

Med J Aust 2002; 176 (7): 312-316 Free

The Research Enterprise

Antony Basten

… As the joint centenaries of the University of Sydney's Medical School and its campus teaching hospital, Royal … the early 1980s, a small group of clinical academics from medical, surgical, and obstetric specialties could be seen … at a time of dwindling resources, both in the tertiary education sector and in the healthcare system. The Clinical …

Med J Aust 1999; 171 (11): 634-637 Free

Research

Quan Huynh, Kazuaki Negishi, Carmine De Pasquale, James Hare, Dominic Leung, Tony Stanton and Thomas H Marwick

… health (language background, marital status, living alone, education, residential address), medical insurance, and provision of home health care … approval The study was approved by the Tasmanian Health and Medical Human Research Ethics Committee (reference, …

Med J Aust 2018; 208 (11): 485-491 Free

For debate

Deborah Pelser

… in less money being available for other portfolios such as education and defence), or they will need to introduce … of Victoria. 14 An independent analysis by the Australian Medical Association has concluded that Australian public …

Med J Aust 2010; 192 (9): 526-527 Free

Narrative reviews

Kenneth K Cho, John K French, Gemma A Figtree, Clara K Chow and Rebecca Kozor

… clinic, 21 and larger clinics with registrars, junior medical officers, nursing and administrative support. 2 One … possible models, and business cases, with involvement and education to local primary care services to strengthen …

Med J Aust 2023; 219 (4): 168-172 Free

Review

Marie L Misso, Veronica J Pitt, Kay M Jones, Hayley N Barnes, Leon Piterman and Sally E Green

… >. In summary, 28 CPGs recommended patient education as the mainstay of nonpharmacological therapy, … CPGs from the Council of Europe, the National Health and Medical Research Council (Australia), the National Institute … for children through best practice and partnerships among medical, nursing and allied health clinicians and consumers. …

Med J Aust 2008; 189 (7): 394-399 Free

Perspectives

Sotiris Vardoulakis, Bin B Jalaludin, Geoffrey G Morgan, Ivan C Hanigan and Fay H Johnston

… medication, checking on older neighbours, and seeking medical attention if needed. Such advice, however, has been … closer to the fire front. There are a number of practical, medical and ethical considerations that should ultimately … emergency response. Close collaboration between health, education, environmental, fire management and emergency …

Med J Aust 2020; 212 (8): 349-353.e1 Free

Letters

Gary D Rogers, Christopher A Barton, Ann C Lawless, Joy M Oddy, Rebecca Hepworth, Justin J Beilby and Brita A Pekarsky

… reflection cycle” or double-loop learning described in the education research literature. 7 Quantitative information on … providing care in this setting Half of the approximately 50 medical consultations per week with enrolled participants … practice care for patients with complex sociocultural and medical needs, under the constraints of a non-adaptive MBS, …

Med J Aust 2005; 183 (10): S59-S63 Free

Clinical focus

Gary Y H Liew, Michael P Feneley and Stephen G Worthley

… of the CSANZ. The update provides additional pointers for medical practitioners who are considering computed … guidelines were independently reviewed by the Continuing Education and Recertification Committee, before being … Grade Range Recommendation Normal No stenosis or plaque* Medical management Minimal < 25% stenosis Medical management …

Med J Aust 2012; 196 (4): 246-249 Free

Clinical focus

Michelle A Reid, Kate A Marsh, Carol L Zeuschner, Angela V Saunders and Surinder K Baines

… lacto-ovo-vegetarian meal plans that could be used as educational tools for vegetarian clients. Sample meal plans … women and 175 cm for men as used by the National Health and Medical Research Council in the recent revision of the … for iron and zinc recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council, including NRVs for vegetarians Men …

Med J Aust 2013; 199 (4): S33-S40 Free

Guideline summary

Biswadev Mitra, Margaret Jorgensen, Michael C Reade, Anastazia Keegan, Anthony Holley, Shannon Farmer, Nichole Harvey, James Winearls, Michael Parr and Craig J French, for the Clinical and Consumer Reference Group for the Update of Patient Blood Management Guidelines (Module 1: Critical Bleeding/Massive Transfusion)

… followed methods outlined by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) 8 and the Appraisal of … by requirements for storage conditions, financial costs, education, staff training and wastage implications. …

Med J Aust 2024; 220 (4): 211-216 Free

Clinical focus

Greg Johnson, Jane E Martin and Amy Timoshanko

… environment, transport) Societal influences (attitudes, education, cultures) Individual influences (behaviour, … recommendation was made, in 2013 the National Health and Medical Research Council developed clinical practice …

Med J Aust 2015; 202 (1): 24-26 Free

For debate

Douglas A Pritchard

… care, design individual management programs, provide group education and set up local support groups. New models of … United States, demonstration projects for patient-centred medical homes have clearly shown that additional resources … d’être is whole-patient care. Diabetes may reach beyond the medical complications to, among other things, employment, …

Med J Aust 2011; 194 (11): 599-601 Free

Supplement

David I Ben-Tovim, Melissa L Dougherty, Tony J O’Connell and Katherine M McGrath

… membership. Groups cherish their autonomy, so that medical or surgical divisions view the world from their medical or surgical perspective. Patients, however, move … These kinds of debates are an essential part of the education of staff as to why the changes should be made. The …

Med J Aust 2008; 188 (6): S14 Free

Supplement

David P Smith, Malcolm W Battersby, Peter W Harvey, Rene G Pols, Michael F Baigent and Jane E Oakes

… variables were sex, age, marital status, highest education level, employment status, and living arrangements. … specialists, community-based health clinicians, such as medical practitioners and nurses, are often in the … Sex 3.16 1 0.076 Yes Marital status 3.36 4 0.499 No Highest education level 6.66 4 0.155 Yes Employment 5.16 5 0.397 No …

Med J Aust 2011; 195 (3): S56 Free

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