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… those who might be difficult to reach through traditional medical delivery. 3 If successful, this approach results in … 6 It was recognised that although the traditional biomedical approach to back pain management was playing a role … those derived from specific traditional treatments. 22 Educational interventions specifically designed to modify …
Med J Aust 2008; 189 (10): S29 Free
Health care
… click); and Allow patients from other specialties (eg, a medical unit) for whom consultations have been requested to … the roll-out of a second information system, the BOSS (Core Medical Solutions, Adelaide , SA; … States, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education has also recently limited duty hours for medical …
Med J Aust 2005; 183 (7): 369-372 Free
Research
… with population < 15 000 people), and rural Aboriginal Medical Services (MMM2–7). 7 Since 2013, on average 82% of RVTS doctors have been international medical graduates, reflecting reliance on this group in more … are supported by a holistic remote supervision and distance education model, which achieves over 90% satisfaction. 8 , 9 …
Med J Aust 2024; 221 (7): S29-S34 Free
Careers
… Beyond textbooks ... taking medical education online In 2008, Dr Mike Cadogan set up a small … popular his blog is. “It is great to see the emergence of medical blogs as a source of medical information, education …
Med J Aust 2012; 197 (2): C7 Free
The profession
… T hree sentinel publications on “medical professionalism” have expressed concerns about the professional status of medical practitioners in some health care systems. 1 - 3 … the reforms triggered by the Doherty inquiry into medical education of 1988. 7 Recognised then by another name, it was …
Med J Aust 2007; 186 (11): 596-598 Free
Research
… AMS, AMS pharmacist, other personnel); and AMS activities (education, approval for restricted antimicrobials, audit of … about AMS in general: no hospitals had education for senior medical staff, eight had education for junior medical staff, five for pharmacists, one for nurses, and …
Med J Aust 2015; 202 (3): 134-138 Free
From the editor’s desk
… the foundation students of Wollongong University’s new medical school as they filed into the University Hall for … on a different journey to that taken by our established medical schools. Significantly, the school has already … hail from regional and rural communities. But it is its educational philosophy that really sets the GSM apart. It …
Med J Aust 2007; 186 (5): 217 Free
Consensus statement
… as a guide to investigation and management for general medical practitioners. Pathophysiology of WMH The … report will benefit from relevant clinical information. Medical practitioners should be guided by the expert … an intensive diet and exercise intervention or support and education arms, the intensive intervention group had …
Med J Aust 2023; 219 (6): 278-284 Free
Editor’s choice
… with people's health and wellbeing. As editors of a medical journal committed to advancement of health, better, … and resilient future. And an article published in over 200 medical journals worldwide (doi: 10.5694/mja2.52148 ) calls … ) discussing new standards in Australian medical education that recognise planetary health, the health …
Med J Aust 2023; 219 (11): 507-510 Free
Study protocol
… interventions including electronic dashboards, education and benchmarking for general practitioners, and … diverse clienteles. The practice must currently use Medical Director or Best Practice software, each of which is … or pharmacist for review, arranging pathology tests or medical imaging, and referral to a specialist or allied …
Med J Aust 2023; 219 (7): 325-331 Free
From the editor’s desk
… In 2002, Eugene Stead, the pre-eminent US medical educator, made the intriguing observation that: “There hasn’t been one medical school [in the United States] that has failed since … He believes that the time has come for a reform of medical education, but unfortunately does not develop this theme in …
Med J Aust 2008; 188 (5): 265 Free
Research
… The known Universities, medical authorities and employers are interested in whether medical graduates are adequately prepared for practice. … doctor. The implications Reforms of undergraduate medical education should focus on moving graduates from feeling …
Med J Aust 2017; 206 (10): 447-452 Free
Task Transfer
… O n graduating from medical school in 1966, girded with the invulnerability and … avenues for specialisation. There were then only six medical colleges, and the time required to achieve … to our society, with extensive programs for health care, education and welfare. But if there is one thing that …
Med J Aust 2006; 185 (1): 29-31 Free
Careers
… will enable the Baker Institute to invest more funds in medical research to tackle the greatest health challenges … Centre, skin cancer clinic owner Sun Doctors, MyHealth Medical Centres, pathology provider Australian Clinical Labs … Nucleus Network is based in the Alfred Medical Research and Education Precinct in Melbourne’s inner south-east, adjacent …
Med J Aust 2018; 208 (6): C2-C3 Free
Viewpoint
… Perceptions of adequacy of the Australian medical workforce seem to veer from predictions of surplus … present, concern about an impending general shortage in the medical workforce in Australia. 4 , 5 Given the serious … in Australia, 1989–2002* * Source: Department of Science, Education and Training, University Statistics Section, …
Med J Aust 2004; 180 (7): 343-346 Free
Medical profession
… all major groups of specialist doctors insured with UNITED Medical Protection (before it merged with another company to … attending a peer review, meeting continuing medical education (CME) requirements, and having a current …
Med J Aust 2010; 193 (3): 161-166 Free
Reflection
… for future workforce planning Clinical placements for medical students are central to teaching and learning in any medical program, with students in the later years generally … are other examples of large‐scale disruption to medical education, including the severe acute respiratory syndrome …
Med J Aust 2020; 213 (2): 69-69.e1 Free
Clinical focus
… A bout 24% of Australia’s medical workforce is at least 55 years old. 1 This ageing … and social isolation, the demands of rapid developments in medical knowledge, and changes in the health system and … Limitations of methods such as universal continuing education requirements and peer review include lack of …
Med J Aust 2012; 196 (8): 505-507 Free
Preprint
… the healthcare system. It is unclear what the place of medical students in the COVID-19 response is. The gravity of … supplement the overburdened workforce (2). In the UK, the Medical Schools Council has encouraged prioritising … Lastly, additional work hours may impede formal medical education; academic penalties should not be levied with due …
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Ethics and law
… are compelling legal, reputational and economic reasons for medical schools, hospitals, colleges and other organisations … any agreement will be criminal; as will sexual acts where a medical practitioner obtained “agreement” through threats, … sexual harassment of students and colleagues. In designing educational programs, Australia may benefit from the …
Med J Aust 2015; 203 (4): 189-192 Free
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