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… and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and social services”) and the UN International … sanitation, healthy environments, and access to health education. 9 The exact standing of the right to health in … for healthcare and other essential public goods such as education, water and sanitation. Indeed, the progressive …
Med J Aust 2004; 180 (4): 159-162 Free
Perspectives
… All countries must increase medical capabilities and adopt a concerted … on their pandemic response plans. 5 Public engagement and education were crucial components in the public health … handwashing, appropriate use of masks when unwell, seeking medical treatment early and staying home when unwell were …
Med J Aust 2020; 212 (11): 497-502.e1 Free
Reflection
… all my training in Kununurra) and then as a District Medical Officer, having attained a Fellowship in General Practice in 2013. My role as a District Medical Officer gives me the opportunity to provide … needs will be addressed by enhancing the pathways of education and training, which assists in growing our own …
Med J Aust 2023; 219 (3): S33-S34 Free
Systematic review
… decision-making and to improve healthcare for patients. Medical clinicians have used treatment recommendations, … practice, evidence-based medicine — survey — physician," "medical practice guidelines — survey," and "attitudes — … that guidelines: were a helpful source of advice were good educational tools were intended to improve quality of care …
Med J Aust 2002; 177 (9): 502-506 Free
Confronting dilemmas
… annual reports of the New South Wales and Victorian state medical boards include accounts of sexual exploitation of … continuing concern for the doctor. 9 , 12 Complaining to a medical board and participating in the investigation and … These include accessible, supportive complaints procedures, education of the profession as a whole, and improved support …
Med J Aust 2004; 181 (7): 380-383 Free
Violence In Health Care
… assessment deemed him competent. The impact on the nursing, medical and allied health staff was to create fear and … to refuse to care for Mr A and requested that the Chief Medical Officer remove him from their unit. Comment Cases … through systematic and coordinated strategies that include education and training, 23 risk assessment and management …
Med J Aust 2005; 183 (7): 357-361 Free
Perspectives
… 2 and screening of parents or siblings is indicated. Medical therapy The treatment goals are threefold: i) to … inhibitors and topical steroids are the most widely used medical treatments with 50% and 65% remission rates … implications of a restricted diet or details on dietary education delivery, which is important given that …
Med J Aust 2023; 219 (8): 340-343 Free
News / Media release
… summarised in an article recently published online at the Medical Journal of Australia ( MJA ), coinciding with World … made across six new guidelines for the general medical audience have been summarised in the MJA : prevention — screening, education, self-care, footwear, and treatments to prevent …
Med J Aust 2023; 219 (9): 1 Free
Medical research perspectives
… Medical Research Perspectives The TVW Telethon Institute for … and in the first year raised funds for the PMH Children's Medical Research Foundation, which funded two small hospital … infrastructure support from the Department of Employment, Education and Youth Affairs. Our Institute cannot match this …
Med J Aust 1998; 169 (11): 630-633 Free
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… culturally related customs or attitudes relevant to medical practice needs to be available and borne in mind. In … diversity: age, gender, sexual preference, capabilities, education, place of residence, and occupation (including the … input, including specialised cultural competence. Education and training of palliative medicine specialists in …
Med J Aust 2003; 179 (6): S14 Free
Research
… while Australian agencies like the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) have provided specific … profile of foods through reformulation, consumer education and portion standardisation” and providing “a … 4 ). There have been no reported consumer awareness or education campaigns. Reach and efficacy The extent to which …
Med J Aust 2014; 200 (2): 92-95 Free
Research
… and fractures include public health campaigns, clinician education, and exercise programs. Fracture liaison services … public hospitals to one hundred; other objectives include education programs and a national screening program. 8 … Architect 1.9.4 ( http://www.iseesystems.com/softwares/Education/StellaSoftware/aspx ), included seven components …
Med J Aust 2024; 220 (5): 243-248 Free
Perspectives
… AI, but, at the time of writing, of the 25 specialist medical colleges within the Australian Medical Council, only three (12%) have published AI position … devices that incorporate AI are classified as software as a medical device (SaMD), regulated by the TGA. The TGA is also …
Med J Aust 2024; 220 (5): 234-237 Free
Research
… of ionising radiation, including low doses received during medical diagnostic imaging, are well documented. 5 , 6 All … occur each year in the United Kingdom as a direct result of medical exposure to diagnostic radiation. 9 The dose of … demographic data and included questions about formal education in radiation exposure risks. The second part aimed …
Med J Aust 2010; 193 (8): 450-453 Free
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Equipping our front-line managers: a national program for the professional development of registrars
… a lack of resources for, and coordination of, postgraduate medical education in Australia. 1 High patient expectations, increasing public access to medical information, and the pressure for patient throughput …
Med J Aust 2007; 186 (7): S22 Free
Research
… emergency department (ED) before they can attain full medical registration. 1 In Victoria, the ED rotation is of … 8 weeks’ duration. As graduates emerge from the increased medical school places offered by the Australian Government … not directly involved in patient management such as educational tasks, breaks, downtime or teaching ( Box 3 ). …
Med J Aust 2008; 188 (9): 514-519 Free
Careers
… announced today. Dr Brendan Murphy, the country’s Chief Medical Officer from 2016 to July 2020, and now the … of the Order of Australia (AC) for “eminent service to medical administration and community health, particularly as … to medicine and medical research, and to the tertiary education sector”. Dr Young is currently serving as the 27 …
Med J Aust 2022; 216 (): 1 Free
Research
… institution, and the NSW Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council. Data analysis We used χ 2 tests … cause influenza, age, parity, antenatal care type, level of education, ethnicity, geographical area (rural v urban), and … Self-report has been identified as an acceptable proxy to medical record audit for determining vaccine uptake in older …
Med J Aust 2013; 198 (7): 373-375 Free
Perspectives
… become a specialty in itself, with surgeons, anaesthetists, medical specialists, and nurses and others working together … procedure. Pre‐operative care It is important to optimise medical comorbidities and perform a clinical risk … they influence clinically important outcomes. 7 Patient education and counselling play a significant role in the …
Med J Aust 2024; 220 (5): 229-230 Free
Position statement summary
… can mimic asthma. 61 Speech pathology management including education, vocal hygiene training, breathing techniques, and … Conclusion Cough is the most common symptom leading to medical consultation. Chronic cough results in significant … … Introduction: Cough is the most common symptom leading to medical consultation. Chronic cough results in significant …
Med J Aust 2024; 220 (1): 35-45 Free
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