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David Cunnington, Moira F Junge and Antonio T Fernando

… 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

News / Media release

Cate Swannell

… 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

Perspectives

Shuichi Suetani, Neeraj Gill and Luis Salvador‐Carulla

… psychiatrists. 2 In a perspective article published in the Medical Journal of Australia , McGorry and colleagues 3 … and psychologists) to the private sector. 6 The traditional medical model of care — much as the process typically seen … many sectors other than health, such as social welfare, education, employment, housing, justice and environment, is …

Med J Aust 2024; 220 (9): 443-444 Free

Workforce

John G Moran, Sue L Page, Hudson H Birden, Louise M Fisher and Naree J Hancock

… 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

Research letters

Abrar Arbaeen, Nial J Wheate, Jared A Brown and Rose Cairns

… 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

Supplement

Li Ping Chung, Paula Johnson and Quentin Summers

… 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

Adèle C Green, Louise Marquart, Susan L Clemens, Catherine M Harper and Peter K O’Rourke

… 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

Position statement

Melissa K Hill, Marjorie Pawsey, Anne Cutler, Joanna L Holt and Sharon R Goldfeld

… 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

Charles A Inderjeeth, Denise A Glennon, Kate E Poland, Katherine V Ingram, Richard L Prince, Victoria R Van and C D’Arcy J Holman

… 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

Careers

Cate Swannell

… 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

Research

Renata Libianto, Grant M Russell, Michael Stowasser, Stella M Gwini, Peta Nuttall, Jimmy Shen, Morag J Young, Peter J Fuller and Jun Yang

… 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

Supplement

Ian B Hickie, Tracey A Davenport, Jane E Pirkis, Grant A Blashki and Grace L Groom

… 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

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Ian A Scott, Annabel C Hickey, Daniela C J Sanders, Mark A Jones, Charles P Denaro, Cameron J Bennett, Alison M Mudge, Justine M Thiele, Judy L Flores, Beres Wenck and John W Bennett

… 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

From the editor’s desk

Martin B Van Der Weyden

… 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

Medicine In the Community

Elizabeth A Hardie and Christine R Critchley

… 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

Careers

Cate Swannell

… doctors who choose to enter into the mysterious world of medical publishing Medical editors tend to be a quiet group, at least in the … working at the MJA , and reading articles about medical education, that I’ve realised many people at my level were …

Med J Aust 2014; 201 (1): C1 Free

Research

David J Handelsman

… prescribing for older men without changing standard medical treatment for men with classical androgen deficiency … policy with complementary professional and community education is needed to correct underdiagnosis of genuine … community education is needed to reinforce evidence-based medical practice while countering unbalanced direct …

Med J Aust 2004; 181 (8): 419-422 Free

Federal Election 2007

Bruce K Armstrong, James A Gillespie, Stephen R Leeder, George L Rubin and Lesley M Russell

… the chronic diseases associated with ageing pose both medical and managerial challenges. Chronic diseases also … rise in health care costs can be attributed to advances in medical technology ( Box 2 ). 7 Diagnostic and therapeutic … seek to balance work and family life. 11 Work, social and educational aspirations of health professionals and their …

Med J Aust 2007; 187 (9): 485-489 Free

Careers

Cate Swannell

… of Notre Dame, Fremantle, WA Why did you decide to become a medical educator? Before I began studying medicine, I worked … me that the key to improving Indigenous health outcomes was education. Not just patient education, but also what the … talk about capacity-building of Indigenous students, but at medical school I realised that a lot of the other students …

Med J Aust 2012; 197 (1): C2 Free

Research

Valentina Costantino, Quentin Grafton, Tom Kompas, Long Chu, Damian Honeyman, Adriana Notaras and C Raina MacIntyre

… the SARS‐CoV‐2 variant, vaccination status, other medical conditions, age, sex, re‐infection with SARS‐CoV‐2, … changes caused by COVID‐19, such as unfilled health care or education jobs. GDP loss might be partially mitigated by …

Med J Aust 2024; 221 (4): 217-223 Free

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