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Maternal and Child Health
… of specialist paediatric support for existing primary medical care in FNQ. Seventeen government-run community … 2001 to February 2006 were recorded in a database called “Medical Director”. From the database we retrospectively … a complex interaction of factors. Review of existing health education strategies and nutritional support initiatives is …
Med J Aust 2007; 186 (10): 519-521 Free
Careers
… After completing his medical training in Sydney, Associate Professor Roger Goucke … committee that made the submissions to the Australian Medical Council to create a faculty of pain medicine. I was … expensive. My latest hobby has involved developing a pain education program for the developing world. It’s called …
Med J Aust 2012; 196 (6): C5 Free
From the editor’s desk
… of the profession’s control over self-regulation and education. These are slated to become the responsibilities … With these developments, what will be the fate of medical boards, medical colleges and the Australian Medical Council? This …
Med J Aust 2007; 186 (3): 105 Free
Video review
… 6248 0851 or email orders@roninfilms.com.au. Amy McCormack (medical student) and Louise Roughsey Silhouette of youth on street (photo: Paul Joffe) Hector Thomas and Paul Joffe (medical student) Crossing the line is a 1-hour video that charts the paths of two Tasmanian medical students, Amy and Paul, during an 8-week placement …
Med J Aust 2005; 182 (10): 500 Free
Careers
… computer simulator or a virtual reality environment, medical simulation has come a long way. Verbal role-playing has served its role in medical training for centuries, as have anatomical models, … flight simulator in 1929 that the possibilities for medical education via simulation began to open up. The first …
Med J Aust 2015; 202 (10): C1 Free
Research
… reasons (294, 64%; 2.45 per 100 infections) than for medical treatment (165, 36%; 1.38 per 100 infections). … under six months of age, aged 12–15 years, or with another medical condition were more likely to be hospitalised than … children from infection, 11 possibly at the cost of their education, wellbeing, and personal development. 12 , 13 In …
Med J Aust 2022; 217 (6): 303-310 Free
Chromosomes and hormones
… Systematic over-prescribing of androgens for unproven medical indications constitutes androgen misuse. Inevitably, … in male ageing is a challenge for public and professional education to strengthen the focus on prudent management and … remains a crucial role for vigilance by non-conflicted medical professionals. Abuse: non-medical use Androgen …
Med J Aust 2006; 185 (8): 436-439 Free
From the editor’s desk
… This is what we stand for Richard Cruess, of the Centre of Medical Education at McGill University, recently observed that Lots … in medicine , a discussion paper of the Canadian Medical Association, include a pervasive market mentality in …
Med J Aust 2002; 177 (7): 337 Free
Narrative review
… a specific focus on the intersectionality between health, education and social care for achieving equitable child … four reasons to leave home: food and supplies; exercise, medical care or compassionate reasons; and work and … four reasons to leave home: food and supplies; exercise, medical care or compassionate reasons; and work and …
Med J Aust 2022; 216 (7): 364-372 Free
Narrative review
… and CVD needs improvement among both women and clinicians. Education of patients and their health care providers is … or using digital health technology to promote activity and education ( Box 2 and Box 3 ). Interventions targeting women … calculators, as well as to guide clinicians on appropriate medical therapy to lower CVD risk. Conclusion Pregnancy can …
Med J Aust 2023; 218 (10): 484-491 Free
Careers
… CPR Certification Course, Perth, WA 18 RACGP New Fellows Education Series 2016 – Session 2, Perth, WA 18-20 … th Annual Conference, Christchurch, NZ 25-27 Australasian Medical Writers Association Conference 2016, Auckland, NZ … Emergency Care Conference, Melbourne, VIC 8-9 RACGP Medical Receptionist Course, Sydney, NSW 8-10 Australasian …
Med J Aust 2016; 205 (3): Free
Careers
… significant and ongoing commitment to Aboriginal health and education in South Australia. The Premier’s NAIDOC Award … the inaugural recipient of Bond University ’s Indigenous Medical Scholarship, introduced this year as part of the … cover Ms Kruger’s tuition fees through Bond University’s medical program, the fastest pathway available to graduate …
Med J Aust 2016; 205 (3): Free
Christmas offerings
… to male or female ambulance drivers? Do male and female medical students looking at the Krebs Cycle map perceive it similarly? The implications for medical practice and education are enormous. Thus, we carried out a prospective …
Med J Aust 2003; 179 (11): 659-661 Free
Clinical focus
/ Cardiology series - 3
… structured management strategies that complement standard medical care is now a priority. The burden of CHD is … of ACS should be rapid and should include reperfusion, medical therapy and ongoing secondary prevention. Management … model of structured, group-based exercise and education delivered in a hospital setting. 24 However, …
Med J Aust 2013; 199 (3): 174-178 Free
Editorials
… remains a major health problem despite recent advances in medical therapy. 1 HF in Aboriginal Australians is … people central to delivering culturally appropriate health education. Further, primary care health professionals should … to medications and diet, exacerbated by delays in medical consultation for escalating symptoms. 8 Shortcomings …
Med J Aust 2015; 202 (3): 116-117 Free
General Practice: Present
… problems, 7 particularly those who are actively seeking medical or psychological care. 8 Unfortunately, few patients … as Focussed Psychological Strategies (including psycho-education, cognitive-behavioural therapy, relaxation … strategies must be provided to patients by a credentialled medical practitioner and are time-limited, being …
Med J Aust 2003; 179 (1): 23-25 Free
Editorials
… in the sense of material deprivation, or lack of access to medical care. We need, then, to think of poverty among … in language and cognitive skills”. 3 Further, improving education must acknowledge that “[school] attendance is … access to health care; and they lay great emphasis on education. I also note, from Laverty and colleagues, 6 that …
Med J Aust 2017; 207 (1): 20-21 Free
Research
… More than 50% of students now entering medical school are female; in 2012, of the 3600 graduates … 55% were women. 1 The vast majority of these are now in the medical workforce and most will wish to undergo some form of … registrars as a significant issue. It would appear that an educational process is required among professional …
Med J Aust 2013; 199 (5): 359-362 Free
Research
… using formularies, restriction policies, audits, education, and encouraging de-escalation of therapy and … hospitals and only some private hospitals, with senior medical staff the least likely to receive education. … prescribing practice and antimicrobial resistance Senior medical staff 12 (37.5%) 7 (8.6%) 2 (4.8%) 21 (13.5%) Junior …
Med J Aust 2013; 199 (10): 692-695 Free
Healthcare
… underestimated. 2 Most rural GPs seek to provide a range of medical care that ensures residents of their communities … content, complexity, and costs associated with delivering medical care, practice structures and organisational … vocational satisfaction, the need for professional education and support, and, importantly, on the costs and …
Med J Aust 2003; 179 (8): 416-420 Free
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