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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
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
… 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
Perspectives
… number to the domestic graduate output of Australian medical schools. 2 Most overseas‐trained doctors end up … priority. What it takes The evidence on what influences medical graduates to pursue non‐metropolitan careers has … enable stronger connections with regional hospital medical education units and with GP and non‐GP specialty training. …
Med J Aust 2023; 219 (3): S5-S7 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
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
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
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
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
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 …
Med J Aust 2020; (): 1 Free
News / Media release
… The Medical Journal of Australia , the nation’s leading peer-reviewed general medical journal, announces the appointment of a new … process. The Journal’s parent company, the Australasian Medical Publishing Company (AMPCo), today announced that …
Med J Aust 2022; (): 1 Free
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
Medicine and the community
… was shared regarding the reason for referral, current medical conditions, prescribed medications and relevant … Pharmacists clarified dosing instructions, provided patient education and assisted with dose administration where … notes. Evaluating the service Two researchers coded the medical conditions, medications taken and medication-related …
Med J Aust 2002; 177 (4): 189-192 Free
Research
… Teaching hospital medical staff to handwash James Tibballs Electronically … Tuesday April 30 1996 This article was published in the Medical Journal of Australia on 1 April 1996. Readers may … hospital staff, and especially by physicians, are poor. 5-9 Educational programs to improve handwashing by increasing …
Med J Aust 1996; 164 (7): 395-398 Free
Medical research perspectives
… Medical Research Perspectives Medical research in New South Wales 1993-1996 assessed by … sites play the predominant role in providing local educational support to Australian health practitioners via … journals, Australian publications play an important role in education of medical, scientific, nursing and allied health …
Med J Aust 1998; 169 (11): 617-622 Free
Perspectives
… which carry significant morbidity and mortality risks. The medical profession has a responsibility to prepare … principles of sustainable health care, are evident within medical education. 11 , 12 Consequently, the implementation of this …
Med J Aust 2022; 217 (9): 469-473 Free
Pagination
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