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… change are in the spotlight, with the latest issue of the Medical Journal of Australia highlighting the urgent need … article explores a recent change by the Australian Medical Council to update the standards for both … Catherine Pendrey and her colleagues wrote . “All medical education institutions should now integrate planetary health …
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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 …
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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
Research
… University (ANU), consistent with the National Health and Medical Research Council guideline for conducting ethical … 21 The study was approved by the NSW Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (1730/20) and the ANU Human … CI, 32.6–36.0%) lived with dependent children ( Box 1 ). Education, employment For an estimated 42.1% of people aged …
Med J Aust 2024; 220 (3): 154-163 Free
News / Media release
… New research published in the Medical Journal of Australia has investigated the burden of … Darwin. “Moreover, improving cultural sensitivity, education and awareness, early detection and diagnosis, …
Med J Aust 2024; 220 (2): 1 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
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
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
Perspectives
… 2 In coming years, climate change will affect every medical specialty, and the practice of every doctor will … are required. The role of colleges generally The role of a medical college is outlined in legislation and regulation: … are less involved in training and more oriented to education and advocacy. Colleges set professional standards, …
Med J Aust 2022; 217 (9): 474-476 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
Complementary medicine
… the respondents were resurveyed. Age, sex, marital status, education, employment status, area of residence, country of … ). Excluded were calcium, iron or vitamins prescribed by a medical practitioner. The respondents were asked to … ; other ; and don’t know . Respondents were asked if their medical practitioner knew about the complementary medicines …
Med J Aust 2006; 184 (1): 27-31 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
Perspectives
… outcomes. 1 For example, a 2022 study compared an education and exercise program for people with knee … effects that may compare to those of exercise and education” and that “investigators had no treatment … intervention. Indeed, prescribing placebos is common among medical professionals, 13 , 14 , 15 despite knowing that the …
Med J Aust 2023; 218 (6): 244-246 Free
Research
… hospital coordinated local data collection, feedback and education programs. Hospital coordinators attended a … where recognised local experts and opinion leaders provided educational sessions on pain management, DUE methods, social … were based on published literature, 9 and included use of educational materials, audit and feedback, facilitated …
Med J Aust 2005; 183 (3): 129-133 Free
Health care reform
… departments 7 and delays in access to planned surgical and medical admissions and specialist assessment. 8 We recommend … think and act about health, including through better education, evidence and research. The Agency would also … problems that can be resolved quickly through one-off medical interventions. However, the needs of people with …
Med J Aust 2009; 191 (7): 383-387 Free
Research
… States. 7 Incident-reporting behaviour differs between medical and nursing professional groups, 5 with nurses … the discipline of anaesthesiology, nurses initiated 88% and medical staff only 2% of reports submitted through the … not require additional input from doctors. They advocated education at orientation for both nurses and doctors. While …
Med J Aust 2004; 181 (1): 36-39 Free
Research
… problems among junior doctors. The transition from medical student to intern can be daunting and have a … wellbeing of junior doctors. The 2009 Australian Medical Association Council of Doctors in Training … interns without mentors, and members of the medical education team. During the final analysis, all data were …
Med J Aust 2018; 209 (9): 401-405 Free
Guideline summary
… Australians currently experience lower incomes, lower education attainment, lower rates of home ownership, and … practice guidelines are developed with a Western biomedical view of health and have not incorporated First … that the provision of holistic care beyond the Western medical approach to health care is fundamental to the health …
Med J Aust 2023; 219 (8): 374-385 Free
Research
… variable (0–100%). We also collected demographic and educational factors, including age, sex, practice profile, … but the physicians were able to claim continuing medical education points from their College. All clinicians … of patients’ risk of heart disease found poor accuracy. 14 Medical students’ estimates of pre-test probabilities were …
Med J Aust 2004; 180 (9): 449-454 Free
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