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Information Technology
… technology for managing clinical patient information and medical information. However, computers and the Internet are … the Internet has led to a change in work processes in the medical environment. Theoretically, the increased … of risk management plan. Step 7: Provide training and education Skills acquisition, support and education are key …
Med J Aust 2006; 185 (2): 92-93 Free
Research
… and a sample of GP non-proceduralists insured with the medical insurance company UNITED (that company subsequently … damages; a complaint to a health care complaints body; a medical registration board inquiry; a disciplinary hearing; … actually do was not investigated by this study. Appropriate education for doctors would include knowledge of the …
Med J Aust 2010; 193 (10): 579-583 Free
Clinical focus
… interventions, poor undergraduate and postgraduate education about opioid prescribing, aggressive marketing and … or authorising a dose increase without a formal medical review may reduce the risk of inappropriate dose … medications includes any behaviour that suggests non-medical use of a drug or evidence of addiction, such as …
Med J Aust 2016; 204 (8): 305-309 Free
Obituary
… to the science-based discipline of today. Empowered by Medical Superintendent John Forbes’s view that clinical … of pipe smoke, Ron had a profound impact on a generation of medical students and was a marvellous mentor of young …
Med J Aust 2009; 191 (10): 560 Free
Lessons from practice
… abdominal pain and drowsiness. She had no significant past medical history, was not taking any prescription medication, …
Med J Aust 2005; 182 (7): 350-351 Free
Editorials
… that disorders of children in particular are being “medicalised”. There are risks for children that the use of … components; and increasing recognition of the coordinated educational and family support needs for children with this … disorders. An approach supported by specialist Australian medical colleges that has been suggested for opioid …
Med J Aust 2016; 204 (4): 139 Free
Editorials
… that it has become so rare in most of Australia that many medical practitioners will never see a case. This is a … during the 1930s, more than 50% of paediatric hospital medical beds were occupied by children with acute rheumatic … in Aboriginal communities -- directed at both health and education staff and at people with rheumatic fever and …
Med J Aust 1998; 168 (11): 428-429 Free
MJA Supplement
… of an ACS should seek help promptly and activate emergency medical services. The most important initial need is access … and intravenous morphine as required. As a minimum, medical facilities receiving patients should be given … decision making by appropriate local clinicians); education; and quality monitoring, such as time to specific …
Med J Aust 2006; 184 (8): S1-S32 Free
Obituary
… central western Queensland, where his father was the Medical Superintendent. He was educated at Ipswich Grammar … and representing the school in tennis. Stuart began his medical studies at the University of Sydney in 1931, but in … of war service as a Captain in the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps). In 1975, he moved to the Sunshine Coast, …
Med J Aust 2004; 181 (2): 116 Free
Careers
… at Mt Druitt, in Sydney’s west. Dr Lim did his 6-year medical degree in the United States, then his internship and … was about deciding what to do in medicine. “To be honest, a medical course doesn’t give you any good idea what it’s like … Australia; it’s high on the low socio-economic index; lower educational levels and health literacy; poorer health …
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Position statement
… in RACFs, graded according to its National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) level of evidence and … but are unsupervised for substantial periods. 10 For their medical care, residents in hostels can, because of their … in nursing home residents showed that audit feedback and education interventions are ineffective in improving …
Med J Aust 2010; 193 (3): 173-179 Free
Obituary
… for his Masters degree, when he was accepted into the medical faculty in 1960. His Masters thesis on myxomatosis … Frank won the Ryan Prize for surgery in his final year as a medical student. He did his residency at St Vincent’s …
Med J Aust 2003; 179 (6): 312 Free
From the editor’s desk
… mission of excellence in clinical service, research and education, endeavouring to ensure that the latest advances … shows that we could do much better in meeting their medical and psychosocial needs. Hill and colleagues outline … children’s wards were found to have relevant postgraduate education in child and adolescent nursing (→ eMJA: Consensus …
Med J Aust 2011; 194 (2): 58 Free
Maternal and Child Health
… society that is often hostile, 13 facing socioeconomic and educational disadvantage while working through tasks … the James Cook University Human Research Ethics Committee, Education Queensland, and the Townsville Aboriginal and … by a group of young Indigenous people within an Aboriginal medical service, ensuring that it was relevant to young …
Med J Aust 2007; 186 (10): 513-518 Free
Health care
… of common mental health problems. 18 Our core business is education — we identify children with intellectual … health spending has consistently remained below 7%. 4 The medical and allied health workforce required to deliver … reflected in reductions in suicides among those who reached medical care. 40 GPs are increasing their skills, providing …
Med J Aust 2005; 182 (8): 401-406 Free
Research
… to an ERAS program. These included preadmission patient education, reduced fasting times, clear oral fluids, written … success has been reported in other countries. 8 , 17 , 18 Medical teams can be trained to deliver an ERAS program and … 67 (10) 0.22 Mean weight, kg (SD) 84 (19) 87 (20) 0.092 Medical history Current smoker 46 (11%) 30 (10%) 0.65 …
Med J Aust 2015; 202 (7): 363-368 Free
Access block
… perform simple elective surgery rather than manage complex medical emergencies, have exacerbated access problems in … of demand). 8 Patient expectations are increasing, and medical professionals are continually expanding the … for end-of-life care Mandate for residential care Improved education of community and providers Coordination of …
Med J Aust 2009; 190 (7): 364-368 Free
Obituary
… Struan Sutherland, an Australian pioneer in medical research on envenomation and an expert on the … Struan also developed techniques that have made the medical management of envenomation in Australia the best in … of his achievements, he was awarded the AMA Prize for Medical Research in 1977 and the James Cook Medal of the …
Med J Aust 2002; 177 (3): 160 Free
Obituary
… him to Hong Kong, where she became Director of Women's Medical Services. Gwen returned to Australia at the outbreak … the family moved to Hobart. Gwen worked as a government medical officer, as well as giving regular religious …
Med J Aust 2002; 176 (2): 82 Free
Supplement
… and consumer support. 16 The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funded a Centre of Research … pills (COCPs) continue to be recommended as first line medical treatment for hyperandrogenism and regulation of … and women with PCOS Certificate programs Online (fee-paying education programs) GP Tool and care plan Outline of PCOS …
Med J Aust 2018; 209 (7): S3-S8 Open Access
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