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Reflections
… in Adelaide on 14 September 1933 into a family with strong medical connections. He was educated at St Peter’s College … 1979, David was appointed Radiation Oncologist at Flinders Medical Centre, and, in 1980, he became Director of … in Adelaide on 14 September 1933 into a family with strong medical ... … Reflections … David Ross Wigg MB BS, MD, PhD, …
Med J Aust 2012; 196 (7): 479 Free
Reflections
… Citizen of the Year in 2003. Elected Chair of the Illawarra Medical Staff Council in 2003, John was appointed Clinical …
Med J Aust 2013; 199 (5): 368 Free
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… The Medical Board of Queensland, through its Health Assessment … and Monitoring Program, provides active support to the medical profession, particularly to doctors recovering from … even after he was employed. Lessons There is a need for education of peers to monitor junior doctors and, if …
Med J Aust 2002; 177 (1): S27 Free
Young Women's Health
… you may choose to substitute the word "employment" for "education". Similarly, the client's background and living … the law relating to age of consent and confidentiality of medical treatment, and the conflicts that can arise between … requirements. 20 The rights of parents in relation to medical matters concerning their children are subject to the …
Med J Aust 2003; 178 (12): 601-604 Free
Research
… as the East Timor Hearts Fund (ETHF) and Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children (ROMAC), but many succumb to their … children with definite RHD (84%) received BPG and education on the day of screening, and all children were … but all children and families have subsequently received education about RHD and the importance of secondary …
Med J Aust 2018; 208 (7): 303-307 Free
Careers
… current Assistant Vice-Chancellor for Indigenous Higher Education Policy, and is director of the Murrup Barak … aged care and education, as an academic, researcher and medical practitioner, to policy reform, and as a role model.” Full list of medical honorees: Companion (AC) in the General Division …
Med J Aust 2017; 207 (1): C1-C2 Free
News / Media release
… Australia Fertility Preservation Taskforce, writing in the Medical Journal of Australia . “These strategies include … uneven access due to cost, low health literacy, and patient education. “As the use of fertility preservation increases, … boys. “The guidelines highlight the importance of education for multidisciplinary team members, as well as …
Med J Aust 2022; (): 1 Free
Research letters
… similar intervention. 6 Health care professional and public education campaigns discouraging the use of non‐prescription … underappreciate their risks. This indicates that further education and clinical guidance are needed. Box – …
Med J Aust 2023; 218 (9): 410-411 Free
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… as work absenteeism, with insomnia being one of its leading medical causes. 10 It is also imperative to ask for risky … with insomnia, such as depression and anxiety, chronic medical conditions, and other sleep disorders. Comorbid … relaxation techniques, cognitive therapy and sleep hygiene education ( Box 1 ). Typically, CBT-i is delivered in four …
Med J Aust 2013; 199 (8): S36-S40 Free
Workforce
… isolation of remote practice to produce burnout in rural medical practitioners. 3 , 4 Many towns are too small to … doctors had to be registered in NSW and hold visiting medical officer (VMO) positions within the area health … This is not something you can do with online medical education or by attending the occasional conference. — IGP …
Med J Aust 2009; 191 (2): 78-80 Free
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… as 45%, with frequent hospital admissions and unscheduled medical visits. Yet, only half the patients had been seen by … and atopy, optimisation of inhaler use and general disease education, in addition to assessment and management for … when unwell and poor insight and prioritisation of their medical needs. 29 However, a study showed that a group of …
Med J Aust 2018; 209 (2): S34-S40 Open Access
Research
… information collected included age, sex, height and weight, education, marital and employment status, fruit and … age (18–24, 25–34, 35–44, 45–54, 55–64, ≥ 65 years), sex, education (bachelor degree or higher, … education level. ‡ Reference group. § National Health and Medical Research Council dietary guidelines for Australian …
Med J Aust 2013; 198 (8): 431-434 Free
Research
… medications. Each participating GP received a 30‐minute education session delivered by author JY, and screening was … of advanced age and comorbid conditions) were managed medically. At their first consultations in the Endocrine … of the disease. We found in our study that a dedicated education program could encourage GPs to actively screen for …
Med J Aust 2022; 216 (8): 408-412 Free
Careers
… Monash University medical student Ms Masad Alfayadh has been awarded a Westpac … Change Fellowship, acknowledging her work at Happy Brain Education, a not-for-profit organisation she co-founded that … lives of young Australians through education. A final-year medical student at the School of Clinical Sciences at Monash …
Med J Aust 2017; 206 (9): C2 Free
Position statement
… and represent 14% of all hospital admissions. 1 The medical and psychosocial needs of children and adolescents … safety risks. 2 - 4 Differences include the most basic of medical issues, such as distinct physiology and anatomy, and … surrounding their need for health care. Play, leisure and education are essential to promoting normal development …
Med J Aust 2011; 194 (2): 78-82 Free
Research
… Consensus guideline ( Box 2 ) was endorsed by the hospital medical executive for implementation in the clinical … that they have their osteoporosis risk reviewed by their medical practitioner or the Fragile Bone Clinic at the same … being provided with an information sheet and osteoporosis education material by staff. It is possible that the ED may …
Med J Aust 2010; 193 (3): 149-153 Free
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… treatments, and on the poor integration of their medical and psychological care. 3 , 4 Nationwide, general … synthesised for the current analysis. Results Component 1: Education and training for GPs By 30 September 2003, … or other tertiary institutions, two (7%) by private educational providers and two (7%) by pharmaceutical …
Med J Aust 2004; 181 (7): S15 Free
From the editor’s desk
… In March 2005, the conference “Medical education towards 2010: shared visions and common goals” was … Canberra. Sponsored by the Committee of Deans of Australian Medical Schools and the Australian Medical Council, it was …
Med J Aust 2006; 184 (8): 369 Free
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… The targeted professionals were all consultant physicians, medical registrars and residents, nurses, clinical … which acted to reinforce key management recommendations. Educational interventions Periodic educational presentations (eg, “grand rounds”, seminars, and …
Med J Aust 2004; 180 (10): S83 Free
Medicine In the Community
… T rust is crucial in medical settings, 1 yet recent reports describe a decline in … care systems 2 and international health agencies. 3 Waning medical trust in the United Kingdom permeates both public … was representative of the Australian population in terms of education and health cover, but did not match the population …
Med J Aust 2008; 189 (4): 210-214 Free
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