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… or insufficiently proficient in English. In these cases, medical records were used. Patients were questioned about … were asked about duration and type of diabetes, treatment, medical management, diabetes and dietetic education, surveillance and prevalence of complications, and …
Med J Aust 2014; 201 (6): 334-338 Free
Christmas offerings
… no studies analysing unsolicited mail received by medical practitioners have been published in Australia, and … the mail items, we agreed on the following coding groups: medical tabloids and free journals (ie, journals received … updates, advertising for existing products, invitations to educational events or conferences sponsored by a single …
Med J Aust 2010; 193 (11): 728-729 Free
Medicine and the community
… and identification of donors. The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) 15 and the Reproductive … raise embryo donation as a possible option, perhaps using educational programs, while media coverage of the issues can … Australian legislation Other states National Health and Medical Research Council 15 and Reproductive Technology …
Med J Aust 2003; 178 (3): 127-129 Free
Careers
… Dr Laura Lallenec is living a life tending to the medical needs of some of the country’s best professional … for AFL side, the Melbourne Demons, and also runs the medical program for the Demons’ AFLW side, and the Casey … to train or play with a concussion. There’s still a lot of education and growth we can do in that area, but it is …
Med J Aust 2018; 208 (8): C1 Free
Perspectives
… exacerbated vacancies as immigration of international medical graduates came to a standstill and interstate … rural locum doctors reduced. The recently released National Medical Workforce Strategy emphasises the need to grow a … past 20 years, there have been significant political and educational initiatives to increase the rural workforce, …
Med J Aust 2023; 219 (3): S8-S13 Free
Medicine and the community
… to match individuals' needs, abilities and other medical conditions. The families of these young women are … for instruction at home, written information, 9 further education and supervision at school with the involvement and … care were in place for the young woman and her family. Medical options were initiated as indicated by the clinical …
Med J Aust 2002; 176 (3): 108-110 Free
Supplement
… Patient-mediated interventions, such as distribution of educational materials, education sessions, motivational counselling, brief … such as those published by the National Health and Medical Research Council, the National Heart Foundation and …
Med J Aust 2008; 188 (8): S53 Free
Research
… the mid-age cohort. Attrition was related to having less education, not being born in Australia, and being a current … assessed by the Mental Health Component Score (MCS) of the Medical Outcome Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). 18 Scores … health (the Mental Health Component Score of the Medical Outcome Short Form Health Survey [SF-36]). Results: …
Med J Aust 2006; 184 (6): 265-268 Free
General Practice and Policy
… between general practice and patient self-management education programs; Underdeveloped information and decision … incomes based on quality indicators under the new general medical services contract in the United Kingdom. 25 Despite … Heart Foundation. NHMRC = National Health and Medical Research Council. NPCC = National Primary Care …
Med J Aust 2007; 187 (2): 104-107 Free
Reflections
… in Granville, John accepted the position of Registered Medical Officer at the Royal Hospital for Women (RHW) in Paddington and, in 1950, was appointed Medical Administrator. In 1952, he travelled to London, … (RCOG). On his return in 1954, he was appointed General Medical Superintendent of the RHW. In 1956, he married …
Med J Aust 2012; 197 (6): 353 Free
Careers
… Physician–scientists are at the crux of medical research, so what are the pathways available for … as a consultant. Researcher–clinicians were once central to medical research in Australia. In the past, they’ve been the … over 10 years and embedding research training as part of education and accreditation in order to support dual …
Med J Aust 2013; 199 (4): C1 Free
Systematic review
… had been peer‐reviewed; the study population included medical doctors; the study examined women's experiences, or … children; Medicine: the impact of being a mother on a medical career; and Combining motherhood and medicine: … accommodate childcare; further, acute childhood illnesses, educational activities, and parenting responsibilities …
Med J Aust 2020; 213 (7): 329-334 Free
Editorials
… Planetary health is the business of the medical profession because the health of our patients is at … a key difference when taking a planetary health approach in medical practice is that it necessitates a focus on the … biodiversity loss and climate change are included in medical training; considering carefully our own model of …
Med J Aust 2018; 208 (7): 296-297 Free
Viewpoint
… T he outstanding advances in medical knowledge and technological capabilities over recent … the responses to this problem, but they increasingly affect medical decisions and the patient–physician relationship. … many proven merits and wide acclaim? Physicians’ attitudes, education and economic pressures seem to be the predominant …
Med J Aust 2006; 185 (5): 273-275 Free
Supplement
… important to recognise that only a small proportion of the medical literature should be applied in clinical practice. … has been well supported by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Australian … and children with CSOM. The interface between medicine and education is critical in dealing with otitis media and its …
Med J Aust 2009; 191 (9): S73 Free
Crisis
… In response to this need, and with support from various medical colleges and the Australian Government, we have been … factors. The infrastructure to provide ongoing medical and nursing care, public health programs, clean … established to provide psychological support; nutritional education and supplementation; vaccination; and obstetric, …
Med J Aust 2006; 184 (1): 23-26 Free
For debate
… infected. It is associated with poor living conditions, low educational attainment and lack of access to clean water. … STIs, endemic disease requires, at least initially, a biomedical intervention. Insisting that the management of STIs … some Indigenous populations, STIs are so common that many medical newcomers find it hard to believe that the …
Med J Aust 2008; 188 (3): 182-184 Free
Editorials
… disappointingly remains a laggard for now. 6 , 7 As medical and health professionals, what can we do to respond … of the annual MJA , MDA National Prize for Excellence in Medical Research, a $10 000 award; the articles that capture … covering all aspects of medicine and society, medical education articles, lessons from practice and clinical …
Med J Aust 2021; 214 (1): 17-19 Free
Task Transfer
… the relatively simple and quick tasks, such as writing medical certificates, immunisations and repeat … for it. 11 Roles should be defined and aligned with education, training, competency and licensing requirements … to be supported by practice systems that safeguard against medical error Research on whether nurse practitioners …
Med J Aust 2006; 185 (1): 20-22 Free
Medicine and the community
… management or prevention”). 8 - 10 It has been assumed that educational programs to enhance mental health literacy would … body with contributions from a number of states; continuing education programs of the Royal Australian College of … ); and marketing via general practice and specialist educational programs sponsored by pharmaceutical companies ( …
Med J Aust 2005; 183 (3): 134-137 Free
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