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Editorials
… have reinforced how important high quality peer‐reviewed medical journals are as a trusted source of the best … practice of medicine. 1 I am very proud of the role of the Medical Journal of Australia throughout the pandemic in … on to the latest ideas and information, and every day is educational and interesting. It is also a very challenging …
Med J Aust 2022; 216 (5): 235-236 Free
Supplement
… experience of the Health Committee of the South Australian Medical Board, which has been active for 18 years, in the … doctor to come to the attention of the Board because of a medical misadventure or an adverse event. Procedure after … doctors that may assist in early intervention and education programs are given in the Box . Drug misuse It is …
Med J Aust 2002; 177 (1): S17 Free
Consensus statement
… like many developed countries, relies on international medical graduates (IMGs) to supplement its locally trained … In response to the growing realisation that the number of medical graduates being trained in Australia would have been … Barry McGrath (Confederation of Postgraduate Medical Education Councils) Mr Sean Lusk (Consumer) † …
Med J Aust 2008; 188 (8): 464-468 Free
Research
… of a toolbox of WBA instruments for assessing international medical graduates (IMGs). A combination of five case-based … assessment (WBA) for evaluating international medical graduates (IMGs). Most countries have systems for … licensing, and fitness to practise examinations may make educationalists weep with joy, but there is no clear …
Med J Aust 2017; 207 (10): 453 Free
The early years
… T o gain unconditional medical registration, all Australian medical graduates undertake a year of internship within the … This should occur through a range of specific support and education strategies as outlined in the NSW Doctors’ Mental …
Med J Aust 2004; 181 (7): 357-360 Free
Expanding the evidence base in digital health
… use, and can be roughly segregated into three categories: education techniques, reminder and management techniques, … Currently, medication management apps are not considered medical devices in Australia and are not regulated by the … an intermediate category which “may meet the definition of medical device but for which the FDA will exercise …
Med J Aust 2019; 210 (6): S24-S27 Free
Perspectives
… present a conflict of interest More patients, and therefore medical professionals at all levels, are encountering … is to maximise returns to shareholders. In contrast, the medical profession should put patients’ interests first, … conflict of interest … Perspectives … Remote monitoring of medical devices in Australia …
Med J Aust 2017; 206 (2): 62-63 Free
preprint
… of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have disrupted medical education and require intense and prompt attention from medical educators. COVID-19 poses unique challenges to the …
Med J Aust 2020; (): 1 Free
Ethics and law
… of clinical photographs for patient management, clinical education and research in medical practice. Visually oriented specialties in … photography, however, have to be balanced against a medical practitioner’s ethical and legal duty to respect a …
Med J Aust 2013; 198 (1): 48-49 Free
The Research Enterprise
… contain a single common theme: involvement with health and medical research. I consider myself fortunate to have been … these experiences has reinforced my long-held belief that medical research is essential to improvements in health, and … , 9 These high-paying, high-demand jobs require the kind of education and technical sophistication that developed …
Med J Aust 2002; 177 (7): 368-371 Free
Research
… UMAT, the test for selecting interviewees for undergraduate medical degrees, was replaced by the UCAT for the 2020 … for 7691 domestic applicants for the three undergraduate medical training programs in New South Wales (University of … 5201836024731). Results The demographic characteristics and educational profiles of applicants are summarised in Box 1 . …
Med J Aust 2021; 214 (2): 84-89 Free
Letters
… impact the health care system. However, the place of medical students in the COVID‐19 response is unclear. The … the overburdened workforce. 2 In the United Kingdom, the Medical Schools Council has encouraged prioritising … Lastly, additional work hours may impede formal medical education; academic penalties should not be levied, …
Med J Aust 2020; 212 (10): 490-490.e1 Free
The profession
… The Australian Medical Workforce Advisory Committee (AMWAC) was formed in … Advisory Council (AHMAC) as the principal body to oversee medical workforce planning, and to provide information on … to resist the offer of a trebling of salary, significant educational benefits and the opportunity to spend some years …
Med J Aust 2003; 179 (4): 206-208 Free
Communication, culture and health
… capabilities they bring — and better sociocultural education of all medical students will be needed to “close the gap” W hen … strategy. 3 There are two key issues in Indigenous medical workforce development — the relative undersupply of …
Med J Aust 2009; 190 (10): 580-581 Free
Clinical update
… knee and hip). Here, we provide a pragmatic outline of the medical management of OA of these joints. A treatment … is outlined in Box 1 . Non-pharmacological management Education and behavioural intervention Education of patients … pain and progressive limitation of daily activities despite medical management may be referred to an orthopaedic surgeon …
Med J Aust 2004; 180 (5): 232-236 Free
Research
… One response to this imbalance is to utilise international medical graduates (IMGs). The Medical Board of Australia is responsible for the … counselling Paediatrics: history; counselling and patient education Obstetrics and gynaecology: investigations and …
Med J Aust 2014; 200 (1): 41-44 Free
Research
… M ore responsive planning for the future medical workforce has become increasingly necessary, as rapid changes are taking place in supply of medical practitioners and the requirement for their … such as management, administration, research, continuing education, and supervision, reduce the effective supply for …
Med J Aust 2006; 184 (9): 441-446 Free
Training and Workforce
… Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ health into medical curricula. 2 - 6 All of these have focused on single events or activities in a single year of the medical course. 6 Despite the presence of Indigenous health … Health Strategy made recommendations on improving the education of health care practitioners in relation to …
Med J Aust 2006; 184 (10): 522-525 Free
Supplement
… is seen to make substantial contributions to major medical and behavioural disorders, such as heart disease and … awareness of depression 5 and improving the quality of medical interventions provided. 6 Importantly, in the … combine the use of screening instruments with more formal education in relevant diagnostic systems, improved …
Med J Aust 2002; 177 (7): S111 Free
Health care
… as instanced by the recent publication of Australian Medical Association guidelines on the subject. 1 We recently reported on the implementation of medical morning handover report (MMHR) at Launceston General … Formal teaching Yes 7 (24%) No 22 (76%) Focus of meeting Education 5 (17%) Complete handover of cases 20 (67%) …
Med J Aust 2007; 187 (3): 164-165 Free
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