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Ana Herceg, Monica B Johns and Helen M Longbottom

… of the publisher. For permission, contact the Australasian Medical Publishing Company Journalists are welcome to write … source as "an article published on the Internet by The Medical Journal of Australia <http://www.mja.com.au/>". … of publications on immunisation to all GPs, a community education campaign, and the introduction of the Australian …

Med J Aust 1997; 167 (6): 299-302 Free

News / Media release

Cate Swannell

… to the authors of a Perspective published today in the Medical Journal of Australia . The Australian Institute for … “For this to be achieved, policy and practice (including education) should focus on what primary care does well and …

Med J Aust 2019; (): 1 Free

Editorials

Sandra J Eades and Fiona J Stanley

… to do. 5 While there has been progress, particularly in educational outcomes, the gap in healthy child development … culture and Aboriginal control of services (eg, health, education and community safety). 9 This means that a major … to employ to make services effective. We have equity in medical student intakes which augurs well for future …

Med J Aust 2013; 199 (1): 12-13 Free

Perspectives

Jennifer Power, Timothy W Jones, Tiffany Jones, Nathan Despott, Maria Pallotta‐Chiarolli and Joel Anderson

… 1 ) 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 and is supported by the 2021 Australian Medical Association’s position statement on LGBTQIA+ health … such as churches and mosques; and in homes. Religious, medical or mental health practitioners may be involved in … response. Such responses may include investment in public education and peer‐based support, along with mechanisms to …

Med J Aust 2022; 217 (3): 119-122 Free

Research

Carole B Pinnock and Villis R Marshall

… 6-8 The Omnibus survey included questions about age, educational attainment, marital status, household income, … with their overseas-born counterparts. Cardiovascular and medical risk factors reflected a conventional pattern. 1,17 … HA, Goldstein I, Hatzichristou DG, et al. Impotence and its medical and psychosocial correlates: results of the …

Med J Aust 1999; 171 (7): 353-357 Free

Research

Joshua Foreman, Stuart Keel, Jing Xie, Peter Van Wijngaarden, Hugh R Taylor and Mohamed Dirani

… and timely intervention. 5 The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has developed guidelines … (including Indigenous status and country of birth), highest educational level, and history of ocular problems, stroke … specificities for self-reported diabetes when compared with medical diagnoses. 24 , 25 In summary, our findings indicate …

Med J Aust 2017; 206 (9): 402-406 Free

Health care

Melita A Van de Vreede, Sally G Wilson and Michael J Dooley

… a project reference group, comprising pharmacy, nursing, medical and quality staff, was convened, and a project … IV fluids and electrolytes has not been considered to be a medical responsibility. A UK study found that doctors were … may be used, if appropriate; Ongoing implementation of education and audit programs at the hospital level, …

Med J Aust 2008; 189 (10): 575-577 Free

Obituary

Warwick P Anderson, John S Horvath and Phil Mayne

… The medical community lost one of its most passionate, … being one of the key drivers of National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) policies and decisions … the face of the NHF, devoting his time and energy to public education and professional practice, as well as developing …

Med J Aust 2008; 188 (9): 513 Free

Research

Sallie Newell and Rob W Sanson-Fisher

… Abstract Objective: To assess Australian radiation and medical oncologists' self-reported knowledge about and … survey during May and June 1997 of all 265 radiation and medical oncologists practising in Australia. Participants: … patients may use; they suggest a need to consider including education about these therapies in oncologists' training. …

Med J Aust 2000; 172 (3): 110-113 Free

Research

Debra J Rickwood, Kelly R Mazzer, Nic R Telford, Alexandra G Parker, Chris J Tanti and Patrick D McGorry

… from the headspace grant and by the Australian Government Medical Benefits Schedule. 6 The current study reports the … therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, psychoeducation (including skills training and relaxation … for borderline personality trait presentations). Psychoeducation was ranked third for most mental health problems …

Med J Aust 2015; 202 (10): 537-542 Free

Health care reform

Steven J Lewis and Stephen R Leeder

… technology is ever more dazzling, from high-resolution medical imaging to robotic surgery. There are more effective … years. 7 - 9 These findings refuted the presumption that medical wizardry and innovation is the reliable pathway to … non-medical determinants of health (income, food, housing, education) are already at high levels, and low marginal …

Med J Aust 2009; 191 (5): 270-272 Free

Research

Nicholas A Zwar, Oshana Hermiz, Elizabeth Comino, Sandy Middleton, Sanjyot Vagholkar, Wei Xuan, Stephen F Wilson and Guy B Marks

… influenza vaccination, optimising medicines, patient education and effective management of exacerbations. There … to COPD patients concluded that providing support and education, monitoring health status and providing liaison … taken part in research or who attended continuing medical education activities held by local Divisions of …

Med J Aust 2012; 197 (7): 394-398 Free

Obituaries

Paul Nisselle

… 15 as Professor of Community Medicine, and 15 with the Medical Indemnity Protection Society. Son of Reginald … Force in Japan as a member of the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps. Returning to Australia in 1950, he did … he married Jill, who was at the time Director of Nursing Education at the Cancer Institute. Ross was a tireless …

Med J Aust 2004; 180 (7): 351 Free

Obituary

Geoffrey Sinclair

… Lilydale, Victoria. The same year, John was appointed Shire Medical Officer for Health. His medical excellence saw him much in demand. However, his … but it was not until the mid 1980s that he gave up medical practice to concentrate full-time on winemaking. In …

Med J Aust 2007; 186 (1): 43 Free

Obituaries

Bernard S Gilligan

… throughout his life and culminated in the position of Chief Medical Officer of the AMP Society. At the age of 18, Bill … the war, he returned to AMP for a year before commencing a medical degree at the University of Melbourne. After … opinion. He held many board appointments, including Medical Director of the Mercy Hospital, Chief Medical

Med J Aust 2006; 184 (11): 586 Free

Supplement

… Judith Black , Research Committee, National Health and Medical Research Council Associate Professor Ian Blue , … Green , Health Advisory Committee, National Health and Medical Research Council Associate Professor Sally Green , … Department of Health and Ageing Dr Andrew Knight , Wentwest Education Ltd Dr John C B Litt , Royal Australian College of …

Med J Aust 2004; 180 (6): S72 Free

… the University of Melbourne and Foundation Dean of the new medical school at Western Sydney. He was awarded the Order of Australia (AM) for his services to tertiary education, research and clinical medicine. Extracurricular …
Reflections / Dr Ross Ingram Memorial Essay Competition

Gail P Wallace

… causes of crime are unemployment, poor housing, poor education and poor health. As a result of the honest and … and alcohol dependency and move on to employment, housing, education and good health. We need to tackle the root of the … we are mostly dealing with Aboriginal people with very poor education who are often isolated from the rest of society. …

Med J Aust 2014; 200 (11): 675-677 Free

Editorials

Mark A Sperling

… nutrition and exercise regimens; and the family and medical team mutually agreeing upon appropriate goals. The … socio-economic factors such as income, family coherence, education, and mutual trust between the family unit and …

Med J Aust 2017; 206 (3): 118-119 Free

Perspectives

Emma C Finch, Michele M Foster, Jennifer Fleming, Philip D Aitken, Ian Williams, Tegan Cruwys and Linda Worrall

… Equity of access is particularly concerning for minor stroke Medical advances, such as stroke units, improved primary and … family members or unapproved driving for transport to medical appointments and other destinations. Research has … Providing patients who have had a minor stroke with education about driving restrictions and alternative …

Med J Aust 2017; 206 (8): 337-338 Free

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