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… vertical integration often relates to undergraduate medical curricula. 6 However, an accepted definition in … system of linkages and activities in the delivery of education and training throughout the continuum of the learner’s stages of medical education”. 1 Although vertical integration is not …
Med J Aust 2011; 194 (11): S75 Free
Research
… deaths and intensive care admissions: the effect of a medical emergency team Peter J Bristow, Ken M Hillman, Tien … Abstract Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of a medical emergency team (MET) in reducing the rates of … vital signs exceeded certain levels ( Box 1 ). 10 An education program explained the MET's role to all new staff. …
Med J Aust 2000; 173 (5): 236-240 Free
Health care
… a mutual learning experience for both after-hours and day medical staff, and give physicians the opportunity to assess … of after-hours work. Morning report has been an important educational tool in most internal medicine training programs … hospital, classiified level 3 for physician training. Medical patients are directly admitted to the hospital via …
Med J Aust 2006; 184 (4): 159-161 Free
Editorial
… 2024, the annual meeting of the Asia Pacific Association of Medical Journal Editors (APAME) was held at the University … non‐profit organisation that supports and promotes medical journalism in the Asia–Pacific region. It provides a forum for education and exchange of ideas and interacts with numerous …
Med J Aust 2024; 221 (5): 248-250 Free
Research
… burden of illness in children. 1 In addition to specific medical treatments, parents and carers need information and … with this, written asthma action plans (WAAPs), patient education and regular review are central components of … the impact of the Practitioner Asthma Communication and Education (PACE) Australia program — an innovative …
Med J Aust 2011; 195 (7): 405-409 Free
For debate
… The relationship between the medical profession and the pharmaceutical industry has … 2 On the other hand, pharmaceutical company-sponsored medical education for doctors and students risks the presentation of …
Med J Aust 2016; 204 (1): 20-22 Free
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… I n November 2003, the Flinders Medical Centre (FMC), a 500-bed teaching general hospital in … to leave, the “blame game” was pervasive, and surgical and medical programs were proving hard to sustain. An aggregated … them in a variety of ways, including lean thinking education days for large numbers of staff, open staff …
Med J Aust 2008; 188 (6): S27 Free
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… establishment of a National Council for General Practice Education and Training. It proposed four options for the … Committee. 5 The concept of “social accountability” of medical education programs, initially defined in 1994 by the … GP registrars comprise about 11% of the rural and remote medical workforce, 9 and these doctors are a significant …
Med J Aust 2011; 194 (11): S71 Free
Viewpoint
… doctors are reluctant to seek help and, as a consequence, medical boards see such doctors quite late in the course of illness. The Australian Medical Council code of conduct for Australian doctors, 5 … support for rehabilitation and re-entry, and roles in education and research. VDHP participants are expected and …
Med J Aust 2011; 194 (4): 191-192 Free
The Healthcare System
… health-related activities, including patient and provider education, and health services administration, as well as … of ICT. It is heavily dependent on ready access to medical knowledge databases, as well as sophisticated search … access to EDU-CATE (a comprehensive library of health education leaflets) 31 and easy-to-use links to other …
Med J Aust 2003; 179 (5): 242-246 Free
MJA Practice Essentials – Paediatrics
… manual of mental disorders , 4th edition). Further medical investigations show no abnormalities. His parents … You alert his parents to the possibility that his future education program may have to be modified. You regularly … Several recent review articles have summarised the medical literature on autism. 14 - 16 For a diagnosis of …
Med J Aust 2005; 182 (7): 354-360 Free
Research
… will not be achieved unless patients consistently act upon medical advice. Improving long-term medication adherence is … their care, good communication, and providing patients with education and quality information about their disease. 8 , 9 … showing that a strong relationship between patient and medical practitioner results in better medication adherence. …
Med J Aust 2009; 191 (9): 487-491 Free
The profession
… They equate “goodness” with integrity, safety, up-to-date medical knowledge and diagnostic skill, and the ability to … pattern of practice has been with us since the modern medical profession emerged in the middle of the 19th … profession, which is instilled in doctors through medical education. It is one of the great strengths of the medical …
Med J Aust 2007; 186 (5): 256-261 Free
Perspective
… and policy makers to implement screening, prevention, education and treatment of NCDs. 3 While it is crucial that … and financial dependence restrict women's ability to access medical care. 3 In addition, there are disparities in health … experiences and priorities related to pregnancy and chronic medical conditions. The webinar was attended by women with …
Med J Aust 2024; 221 (7): 350-353 Free
Research
… responsibilities and accountabilities to the community. Medical practitioners have embraced professionalism over the … of professionalism are abundant, contested and reflect educational, sociocultural and historical contexts. 7 , 8 … priorities were communication, technical expertise and medical expertise. The lowest priorities across all groups …
Med J Aust 2015; 202 (8): 433-437 Free
Education and research
… E ducational initiatives designed to meet Australia’s future medical workforce requirements have increased the number of medical students and junior doctors in general practice, … article outlines the current framework of general practice education within Australia and argues why this is an …
Med J Aust 2011; 195 (4): 224-228 Free
Ethics and law
… communication between clinicians and families, as well as education of the community about the dying process, is … to the Brisbane Coroner for investigation. Findings about medical care and the not-for-resuscitation order The Coroner found that Mrs Woo’s medical care was appropriate and that further interventions …
Med J Aust 2012; 196 (6): 404-405 Free
Medicine and the law
… cited fears about medicolegal risks (45/51) and inadequate education and training in OD (43/51) as major or moderate … of existing laws (11/47); fundamental reform of the medical negligence system (8/47), including introduction of no-fault compensation for medical injuries (6/47); and better alignment of the …
Med J Aust 2010; 193 (6): 351-355 Free
Guideline summary
… (CRE WHiRL) — funded by the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and led by Monash … infertility. It is still recognised that evidence‐based medical decision needs to consider individual … by a range of risk factors for infertility warranting education, health care models, policy change and further …
Med J Aust 2024; 221 (8): 438-446 Free
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… risk factors for non-adherence in bipolar disorder. 8 Psychoeducation combined with a collaborative alliance between the … tool that every patient will find useful. Psychoeducation The underlying principle of psychoeducation is information and education, which are typically …
Med J Aust 2010; 193 (4): S31 Free
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