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… > 90 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ; baseline, 40 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ). His medical history included chronic kidney disease, type … at 4 mg daily. As a consequence of this case, an education process was instigated by the Pharmacy Department … management of warfarinisation by the fragmented nature of medical care have previously been described. 1 In relation …
Med J Aust 2014; 200 (6): 345-346 Free
Notable cases
… Women's satisfaction with medical abortion with RU486 Pam M Mamers, Anna L Lavelle, … and prostaglandin analogues has been used for medical abortion in several European centres. We surveyed 41 … of the publisher. For permission, contact the Australasian Medical Publishing Company Journalists are welcome to write …
Med J Aust 1997; 167 (6): Free
From the editor’s desk
… may suggest it is time to ask some hard questions of our medical school selection policies. Is the requirement for … more passionate debate than the admission policies of our medical schools and their ever-changing educational philosophies and course content. When it comes …
Med J Aust 2007; 186 (7): 329 Free
Medicine and the law
… A ustralian medical schools produce fewer doctors than are needed to … for bridging this gap has been to import international medical graduates (IMGs). However, the strategy has shifted … , 5 For the first time in the history of Australian medical education, some medical graduates are likely to have no …
Med J Aust 2010; 192 (9): 517-519 Free
Research
… closures and service interruptions, reducing access to educational, social, and wider family support networks. The …
Med J Aust 2023; 219 (1): 18-25 Free
Research
… background, rural interest, and rural exposure during medical training have each been associated with increased likelihood of medical students entering rural practice after graduation. … or urban origin, who apply for RCS training because of its educational benefit (hands-on experience, close longitudinal …
Med J Aust 2017; 207 (4): 154-158 Free
Supplement
… At the 3rd and 4th National Forums on Prevocational Medical Education, held in 1998 and 1999, it was realised that the … to educational bodies, health departments and medical boards. More than 100 delegates representing the …
Med J Aust 2002; 177 (1): S3 Free
Research
… Objective: The fitness to practise of international medical graduates (IMGs) is usually evaluated with … of a toolbox of WBA instruments in assessing international medical graduates (IMGs). For five case-based discussions, … licensing, and fitness to practise examinations may make educationalists weep with joy, but there is no clear …
Med J Aust 2016; 205 (5): 212-216 Free
Letters
… of this identification initiative was to encourage all medical professionals who care for Aboriginal and Torres … and speech pathology, as well as ward‐based nursing and medical staff. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander … their admission in order to provide culturally specific education, resources and follow‐up after hospital discharge. …
Med J Aust 2019; 211 (1): 44-44.e1 Free
Editorials
… Editorial Hydatid disease: medical problems, veterinary solutions, political obstacles … care systems to take the problem seriously. Their survey of medical records from hospitals and health care services … a human disease, requires veterinary, agricultural and educational expertise for effective prevention. Thirdly, the …
Med J Aust 1996; 164 (1): 7-8 Free
Supplement
… people over the age of 65 years have at least one long-term medical illness, and about 25% have five or more chronic … evidence suggests that those who experience a chronic medical condition are twice as likely as their healthy … project is a clustered randomised trial designed to test an educational intervention aimed at enhancing awareness and …
Med J Aust 2009; 190 (7): S75 Free
Viewpoint
… W ith increasing complexity of medical care, as well as increasing numbers of medical undergraduates and junior doctors being trained, the … to enhance patient safety and care. Requirements of medical education In Australia, the Confederation of Postgraduate …
Med J Aust 2009; 191 (9): 508-510 Free
General Practice: Past
… in the Western world and about the importance of training medical students in general practice. 2 - 4 In North … government commissioned an inquiry on the "Expansion of Medical Education in Australia", chaired by Professor Peter Karmel, …
Med J Aust 2003; 179 (1): 10-14 Free
Medicine and the community
Anonymity or transparency in reporting of medical error: a community-based survey in South Australia
… Medical errors occur when people unintentionally use a wrong … action as intended. 1 Expert groups established to examine medical error in the United Kingdom, 2 Australia 3 and the … a mandatory reporting system and public accountability of medical error information, whereas 21% supported voluntary …
Med J Aust 2004; 180 (11): 577-580 Free
Research
… F or most people with asthma, general practitioners provide education as well as treatment. 1 To lower the morbidity and … plan, but understanding it (metropolitan GP) . Continuing medical education Continuing medical education was a high priority for all groups …
Med J Aust 2005; 183 (9): 457-460 Free
Careers
… health problems stemming from historical events give medical educators feedback about their health care … in 1999 — “they are amazing” — she has little time for the medical profession. She has had doctors call her a … “Doctors’ clinical experiences and continuing medical education, together with reflection on what they have done, …
Med J Aust 2015; 202 (6): C1 Free
Research
… the need for enhanced roles for pharmacists in triage and education about asthma. Although reported use of salmeterol …
Med J Aust 2007; 187 (1): 10-13 Free
Letter to the editor
… 20 years, antenatal diagnosis provides an opportunity for education. Linkage to specialist care during pregnancy also … Australia, people who are diagnosed during pregnancy with a medical condition that is associated with long term …
Med J Aust 2024; 221 (7): 396-396 Free
Perspectives
… This year marks the 21st anniversary of the Uniting Sydney Medically Supervised Injecting Centre (MSIC). The MSIC … guidelines including closer supervision and specific educational resources for staff and clients were developed, … services … Perspectives … Twenty‐one years at the Uniting Medically Supervised Injecting Centre, Sydney Australia: …
Med J Aust 2022; 217 (8): 385-387 Free
Systematic review
… hospitals because of a perceived risk of interference with medical equipment which could endanger the safety of … produce, and the safe distance they should be used from medical equipment that may be susceptible to EMR. The second … implementation is difficult and may be costly, involving education of clinicians, patients and the public to be …
Med J Aust 2004; 181 (3): 145-149 Free
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