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Anindita Chakrabarti, Richard J MacIsaac and Sybil A McAuley

… reconnect with their diabetes management team for ongoing education. We present a systematic approach to managing … use ( Box ). As the vignette illustrates, individuals with medical comorbid conditions are at risk of rapid, …

Med J Aust 2022; 216 (11): 595-596 Free

News / Media release

Cate Swannell

… in adulthood, according to research published today by the Medical Journal of Australia . Dr Katrina Champion, a Senior … status areas or schools with Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage scores in the upper two quartiles, …

Med J Aust 2021; (): 1 Free

Editor's choice

Annette G Katelaris

… The selection of medical students is an important issue for the community and the medical profession because of the high costs involved in medical education and the need for graduates to be good doctors. …

Med J Aust 2011; 194 (7): 330 Free

Editor's choice

Annette G Katelaris

… are too common. There are multiple causes, one of which is medical errors. In our society the response to medical error is typically legal, rather than investigative … Surely this is the purpose of continuing professional education. Consequently, there is no justification for the …

Med J Aust 2011; 194 (5): 219 Free

Research

Becky Freeman, Katherine Owen, Sandra Rickards, Alecia Brooks, Philip J Clare and Anita Dessaix

… 40–44 years, 45–54 years, 55–64 years, 65 or more years), education (low: did not complete high school; moderate: … completed high school or vocational college; high: tertiary education), location type (metropolitan [Sydney postcodes], … 25 However, no e‐cigarette product has been approved for medical smoking cessation therapy. Further, freely available …

Med J Aust 2023; 218 (3): 131-137 Free

Perspectives

Seth Westhead, Quinton Appleby, Brittney Andrews, Tina Brodie, Alex Brown, Karla Canuto, Josh Cooke, Mahlia Garay, Thomas Harrington, Djai Hunter, Corey Kennedy, Jaeda Lenoy, Olivia Lester, Hannah McCleary, Odette Pearson, Lorraine Randall, Rachel Reilly, Hamish Rose, Daniel Rosendale, Jakirah Telfer and Peter Azzopardi

… adolescent health. Funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council, research activities focus around … LGBTQ+ and gender diverse young people), geography, educational participation, and lived experience (including … jurisdictional stakeholders and partners (including health, education and social services as well as community/youth …

Med J Aust 2022; 217 (1): 13-15 Free

News / Media release

Cate Swannell

… cases that currently remain undiagnosed. Published in the Medical Journal of Australia today , the recommendations … are available on GESA’s website at https://www.gesa.org.au/education/clinical-information/hbv-consensus-statement .   … …
Real Life

Rosemary A McInnes

… may limit or halt sexual activity. Surgical procedures and medical treatments may result in altered appearance and … by a sympathetic nurse/beautician. Sex and relationship education prepared him for an adult romantic relationship. … unaware that their sexual dysfunction is related to their medical condition or treatment. Many patients still believe …

Med J Aust 2003; 179 (5): 263-266 Free

Research

Irene D Blackberry, John S Furler, Doris Young and James D Best

… baseline questionnaires, collect patient data from medical records, and complete pathology slips. Costs of … half of the participating PNs had never used the electronic medical record software or accessed patients’ medical … and newsletters $0 $0 Total $3112 $26 116 HEW4 = Higher Education Worker Level 4. 2 Detail of the original project …

Med J Aust 2009; 191 (9): 492-495 Free

From the editor’s desk

… UK) when it comes to our fragmented system of postgraduate medical education. They describe overseas models that show how we … a more coordinated, better-governed system (→ Postgraduate medical education: rethinking and integrating a complex …

Med J Aust 2005; 182 (4): 146 Free

Health care

Stephen M Campbell, Anthony Scott, Rhian M Parker, Lucio Naccarella, John S Furler, Doris Young and Peter M Sivey

… several complex interventions, including accreditation, education, quality improvement programs (eg, guidelines and … people). The insurers pay 60% of the capitation payments to medical groups. 7 , 14 In Australia, the federal government … several complex interventions including accreditation, education, quality improvement programs, investment in …

Med J Aust 2010; 193 (7): 408-411 Free

From the editor’s desk

Martin B Van Der Weyden

… with him, what it may possibly mean in the future, and what medical science has to offer him.” In short, diagnosis, … So, how are we seen today? A recent report to the World Medical Association revealed that patients now feel more … been surveyed, reported and discussed ad infinitum, but the medical literature is mostly silent on patient arrogance — …

Med J Aust 2004; 181 (8): 409 Free

Complementary and alternative medicine

John M Dwyer

… Good medical practice is based on a thorough understanding of … involves appropriate levels of confidence. In contrast, bad medical practice has flawed concepts of bodily function, … and its various subsections must continue to standardise education (both primary and continuing) and develop a …

Med J Aust 2004; 180 (12): 647-648 Free

Obituaries

Thomas J Murphy

… bookmaker, then joined the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) as a medical undergraduate at the University of Sydney. After … before returning to Sydney to complete 4 years as a Medical Officer for the RAN. In 1965, Des and his wife Marie … Longreach. It was exciting and satisfying delivering good medical care to the region. Des proved in every way to be …

Med J Aust 2010; 193 (8): 478 Free

News / Media release

Cate Swannell

… the authors of a Perspective published online today by the Medical Journal of Australia . “Clinical trials remain a … edge therapies and technology,” wrote the authors, led by medical oncologist Associate Professor Ian Collins from the … in the trial can actually reduce this risk through better education regarding managing novel therapies; clinical trial …

Med J Aust 2020; (): 1 Free

Research

Ian A Harris, Darnel F Murgatroyd, Ian D Cameron, Jane M Young and Michael J Solomon

… fall or other. Annual household income and highest education level were used as possible socioeconomic … health care professionals were: general practitioners, medical specialists (including surgeons and physicians), … specified health care professionals (general practitioners, medical specialists, psychiatrists, physiotherapists, …

Med J Aust 2009; 190 (11): 619-622 Free

Careers

Cate Swannell

… of RANZCO, building on its superior reputation for quality education and member services. “I also look forward to … work of ophthalmologists in an increasingly challenging medical environment.”   … The Royal Australian and New …

Med J Aust 2013; 198 (6): C2 Free

Careers

Cate Swannell

… examination SAT SET = supervisors and trainers for surgical education and training X = conferences in Australia AUGUST … Breast Cancer Risk and Prevention 2015, Cairns, QLD X 21-24 Medical Innovations for the Future and Beyond, London, UK … Monaco, Monaco SEPTEMBER 1-3 International Conference of Medical and Health Sciences 2015, Yogyakarta, Indonesia 2-4 …

Med J Aust 2015; 203 (1): C3 Free

Careers

Cate Swannell

… a PhD and working on Stepping Up, a National Health and Medical Research Council-funded clinical trial of a new … general practice rotation in the final semester of my medical degree at the University of Melbourne, working with … my perspective as to the role that GPs could play in education and research that could benefit how GPs work. What …

Med J Aust 2013; 198 (3): C5 Free

Research

Darryl J Maybery, Melinda J Goodyear, Andrea E Reupert and Marillyn K Harkness

… across all domains, the most frequent goals were around education (15%), family connectedness (14%), mental health … change in accommodation, acquiring mental health knowledge, education about substance misuse, and improving social and … children targeted and achieved goals in key areas such as education and mental health knowledge. Overall, improving …

Med J Aust 2013; 199 (3): S37-S39 Free

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