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Kerrie M Sanders, Geoffrey C Nicholson, Antony M Ugoni, Julie A Pasco, Ego Seeman and Mark A Kotowicz

… ascertainment Using radiological reports from the two medical imaging practices in the region, we identified all … the region, these sites are under the auspices of two medical imaging practices. Only reports of definite … Schools Program" in Australia. Geelong: School of Education, Deakin University, 1984. Sanders K, Pasco J, …

Med J Aust 1999; 170 (10): 467-470 Free

Clinical focus

David M Colquhoun, Stephen J Bunker, David M Clarke, Nick Glozier, David L Hare, Ian B Hickie, James Tatoulis, David R Thompson, Geoffrey H Tofler, Alison Wilson and Maree G Branagan

… or referral for treatment, by the responsible attending medical practitioner. Unfortunately, research has shown that … are three times more likely to be non-compliant with medical treatment than patients without depression. 82 … and Box 4 , and the Appendix gives the National Health and Medical Research Council grades of recommendations and …

Med J Aust 2013; 198 (9): 483-484 Free

Systematic review

Phyllis N Butow, Elizabeth A Lobb, Alexandra Barratt, Bettina Meiser and Katherine M Tucker

… The aim is to help the individual or family comprehend the medical facts, appreciate the hereditary aspects, understand … methods has not been examined, and the development of educational interventions to improve comprehension of …

Med J Aust 2003; 178 (2): 77-81 Free

Research

Amanda J Ampt, Vijay Roach and Christine L Roberts

… 2 and the United States. 3 In Australia, the number of Medical Benefits Schedule (MBS) rebates linked with item … 2012–13. 1 This MBS item was specifically intended to cover medically indicated vulvoplasty procedures performed in or … there is a growing call from professional bodies to improve education and counselling. 23 , 24 Our study found that six …

Med J Aust 2016; 205 (8): 365-369 Free

Research

Gillian E Caughey, Nicole L Pratt, John D Barratt, Sepehr Shakib, Anna R Kemp-Casey and Elizabeth E Roughead

… are a significant contributor to the burden and medical costs associated with hospitalisation of people with … inpatient care was identified as the largest item of medical expenditure for patients with diabetes in the US, … by quality outpatient care. 19 Inpatient diabetes education, in particular, was found to be associated with a …

Med J Aust 2017; 206 (4): 170-175 Free

Clinical focus / Guidelines

Anne B Chang, Scott C Bell, Paul J Torzillo, Paul T King, Graeme P Maguire, Catherine A Byrnes, Anne E Holland, Peter O’Mara and Keith Grimwood, and the extended voting group*

… decline in lung function. This may require intensive medical therapy. Strong High 8 Develop treatment plans for …

Med J Aust 2015; 202 (1): 21-23 Free

Research

Alison J Venn, Russell J Thomson, Michael D Schmidt, Verity J Cleland, Beverley A Curry, Hanni C Gennat and Terence Dwyer

… the study was approved by the Southern Tasmania Health and Medical Human Research Ethics Committee. In 1985, … while they were bare-foot. Weight was measured with beam or medical spring scales with participants dressed in light … across categories of marital status, highest level of education achieved or childhood socioeconomic status. …

Med J Aust 2007; 186 (9): 458-460 Free

Perspectives

Maddie Heenan, Lucie Rychetnik, Elly Howse, Paul J Beggs, Tarun S Weeramanthri, Fiona Armstrong and Ying Zhang

… including the Climate and Health Alliance, Australian Medical Association, Public Health Association of Australia, … from individuals and organisations working in human rights, education, the environment, social services, and other areas … health system. 36 It is endorsed by several health and medical peak bodies, including the Australian Medical

Med J Aust 2023; 218 (5): 196-202 Free

For debate

Ian A Scott and Michael Ward

… all admissions over a 12-month period for each of 12 common medical and surgical conditions. Ratings of patient … rates in geographic areas where appropriate levels of medical, nursing or social care are not available after … to external regulatory agencies CME = continuing medical education. QA = quality assurance. … In the wake of findings …

Med J Aust 2006; 184 (11): 571-575 Free

Clinical update

Michael J Abramson, Alan J Crockett, Peter A Frith and Christine F McDonald

… in accordance with guidelines from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). 4 C: Confirm diagnosis and … long follow-up are required. Nonetheless, self-management education reduced the need for rescue medication and led to …

Med J Aust 2006; 184 (7): 342-345 Free

Research

Henry Krum, Andrew M Tonkin, Robert Currie, Robert Djundjek and Colin I Johnston

… in the study. GPs agreeing to participate attended a local education and information session. These sessions were … provided by Dr Chris Reid and Mr Stephen Lim (Baker Medical Research Institute, Prahran, VIC). References … in acute coronary heart disease. Mortality, morbidity, medical care and risk factors. N Engl J Med 1996; 334: …

Med J Aust 2001; 174 (9): 439-444 Free

Research enterprise

Bruce M Hall

… guidelines on research practice; the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), the Australian … but many of these issues remain in the Australian, 14 UK (Medical Research Council Policy and Procedure for Inquiring … to reproduce their results. 3 Within the area of health and medical research, Nordic countries receive one to two …

Med J Aust 2006; 185 (11): 619-622 Free

Talking Policy

Wendy E Hoy

… prevalence of certain chronic conditions and selected biomedical and behavioural risk factors; enable monitoring and … of Indigenous people have high levels of disadvantage, poor education, poor health, different languages and alternative … available to all other Australians, and deprives the medical community of information that could inform …

Med J Aust 2011; 194 (10): 509-510 Free

Clinical focus

Richard J Fletcher, O'Neil N Maharaj, Chloe H Fletcher Watson, Chris May, Nigel Skeates and Stefan Gruenert

… after adjusting for maternal depression and paternal education level. 11 Although the impact of a father’s …

Med J Aust 2013; 199 (3): S34-S36 Free

Supplement

Sarah E Hetrick, Alan P Bailey, Kirsten E Smith, Ashok Malla, Steve Mathias, Swaran P Singh, Aileen O'Reilly, Swapna K Verma, Laelia Benoit, Theresa M Fleming, Marie Rose Moro, Debra J Rickwood, Joseph Duffy, Trissel Eriksen, Robert Illback, Caroline A Fisher and Patrick D McGorry

… assessment processes or sharing administrative processes, medical records and team meetings, to collaborative care … and drug problems, physical health and vocational and educational problems. The remainder had a combination of … as level IV evidence according to the National Health and Medical Council (NHMRC) levels of evidence. 94 Two studies …

Med J Aust 2017; 207 (10): S5-S18 Free

Research

Julie E Byles, Meredith Tavener, Nick H Higginbotham, Lyn Francis, John E Marley, Rachel L O’Connell, Balakrishnan R Nair, Brendan G Goodger, Claire L Jackson, Mary E McKernon, Richard F Heller and Jonathan Newbury

… participants’ trial status. Questions included the 36-item Medical Outcomes Study Short Form (SF-36) 16 and general … also roughly representative of the general population in education level and occupational status when compared with … Australian Nutrition Screening Initiative checklist 10 Medical Outcomes Study physical function scale 11 (selected …

Med J Aust 2004; 181 (4): 186-190 Free

GP Funding — Research

Helena Britt, Lisa Valenti, Graeme C Miller and Jillann Farmer

Med J Aust 2004; 181 (2): 100-104 Free

Research

Angela C Rintoul, Malcolm D H Dobbin, Suzanne Nielsen, Louisa Degenhardt and Olaf H Drummer

… prescription monitoring), rescheduling to Schedule 8, and education of health professionals — are warranted. Provision …

Med J Aust 2013; 198 (4): 206-209 Free

Research

Edward B Heffernan, John B Saunders, Gerard Byrne and Joe Finn

… and female arrestees per day. The police and government medical officers had expressed concerns about the … not prejudice them in any way. All arrestees had access to medical treatment; if it was felt appropriate and urgent, … 69.7% 66.3% Mean months employed in past year 4.2 2.8 3.9 Education Student   5.9% 10.6%   6.9% Graduated 15.3%   9.1% …

Med J Aust 2003; 179 (8): 408-411 Free

Research

Evelyne E Muggli, Veronica R Collins and Catherine Marraffa

… could be improved. 21 , 22 Current training in Victorian medical schools includes several modules spread across the … to communicate bad news. Paediatric training and continuing medical education programs have used interactive technology to …

Med J Aust 2009; 190 (2): 58-61 Free

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