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… 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
Obituary
… 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
Health care reform
… 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
Obituaries
… 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
Research
… 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
Research
… 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
Obituary
… 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
… 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
Perspectives
… 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
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
… 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
… 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
… 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
Building a culture of co-creation in research
… Manchester Patient Safety Framework – Primary Care; NHS Education for Scotland's SafeQuest) or on the developing … factors that supported sharing information with patients. Education and training: This element was seen as a … such as audit, professional education (continuing medical education) and frameworks for patient safety and …
Med J Aust 2014; 201 (3): S47-S51 Free
Research
… telephone or in-person interviews with service directors (medical, nursing and/or allied-health staff), with … from receipt of referral to initial assessment, numbers of medical staff, including specialist training positions, … pain (MDP) management centre with several disciplines, education and research; Level 2 — MDP clinic but without …
Med J Aust 2012; 196 (6): 386-390 Free
Viewpoint
… with the effects being maintained for six months. 22 Psychoeducation for family caregivers (including problem-solving … carer education, and tailored behavioural programs. If medical illness underlies the behavioural disturbance, … recommend prescription of psychotropic agents, further medical evaluation, advice about behavioural management and …
Med J Aust 2003; 178 (5): 231-234 Free
Reflections
/ Book review
… (328 pp, $144). ISBN 9781780642659. THERE ARE MOMENTS in medical history when the evidence compels doctors to do … activists. I was struck by how little of this appears in medical education curricula, so perhaps a second edition could …
Med J Aust 2014; 201 (11): 692 Free
News / Media release
… to the authors of a Perspective published today by the Medical Journal of Australia . “Australia is a signatory to … equity by 2030,” wrote Associate Professor Deborah Bateson, Medical Director of Family Planning NSW, and colleagues. “We … would benefit from a truly integrated approach to workforce education and training, service delivery and research. There …
Med J Aust 2019; (): 1 Free
Supplement
… health care systems and communities. After 3–6 years of medical school, vocational training in family medicine … and mental health workers. Grants are given for electronic medical record implementation. Teams must have a governing … underserved areas — students who accumulate high levels of educational debt appear to be less inclined to choose family …
Med J Aust 2011; 194 (11): S84 Free
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