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… The Medical Journal of Australia The  MJA  is the leading and most authoritative general medical journal in Australia and it has been publishing … across the whole spectrum of health care and medical education. MJA circulation: 34,000+ (Nov 2024) Frequency:  …
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

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

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

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

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

Letters

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

… 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 .   … …
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

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

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

Reflections

A Rob Moodie

… we investing sufficiently in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education to have enough doctors who are highly competent in global health? Can we get better insight into our own medical and public health practices in Australia by …

Med J Aust 2012; 197 (6): 351 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

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

Letters

Rahul Chakrabarti and Chandrashan M Perera

… pathology is required. Based on the existing standards for medical photography, there are several pertinent “good … taken on personal digital devices as those applying to any medical record. We agree with the authors that further education is required for health care professionals. This …

Med J Aust 2013; 198 (1): 21 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

Supplement

Jill M Porteous, Edward G Stewart-Wynne, Madeleine Connolly and Pauline F Crommelin

… 2310 nurses and 180 salaried and 150 contracted Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs). A high proportion of these are … with staff on all shifts and attending meetings with medical staff and managers. Any change program in rural and … toolkit more broadly. The next phase of the project offered education and project support, but participation was …

Med J Aust 2009; 190 (11): S152 Free

Research

Siaw‐Teng Liaw, Vicki Wade, John S Furler, Iqbal Hasan, Phyllis Lau, Margaret Kelaher, Wei Xuan and Mark F Harris

… and investigations, and with providing patients with education and resources for managing their own health. The … respect reflects the attitudes and behaviour of the entire medical practice, from reception to consulting room. In … care in general practice and the cultural respect of medical practice staff. Methods Study design We conducted a …

Med J Aust 2019; 210 (6): 263-268 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

Supplement

Richard H Osborne

… with chronic conditions participated in self-management education programs. Some of the key insights from the … US 6 and Canadian 7 , 8 reports, were that self-management education was most effective when programs were tailored to …

Med J Aust 2008; 189 (10): S5 Free

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