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Editorials
… they contrast with “the single disease focus of current medical practice”. As the authors state, “[c]hallenges for … contrast to the primacy of episodic acute care in current medical practice, these challenges emphasise the importance … support from all sectors of society, for parenting, education, meaningful work opportunities, healing, cultural …
Med J Aust 2018; 209 (1): 16-17 Free
Editorials
… However, the pandemic has not yet passed, and health and medical professionals will need both strength and resilience … The MJA is a strong advocate of free access to the latest medical findings, which is why our original research … Zealand researchers and funders. Supporting First Nations education and scholarship Physical exercise of all types …
Med J Aust 2022; 216 (1): 20-23 Free
Perspectives
… and of their far-reaching effects in the health and educational sectors. It also provides a more detailed case … for scientific discussions”, “promote the highest quality medical care and patient safety”, “maintain professional … was appropriate (which found that it wasn't) (Blackmer J. Medical ethics at the RACP: where to from here? 20 June …
Med J Aust 2015; 202 (10): 519-521 Free
Obituary
… in 1943. After doing war service with the Royal Army Medical Corps, Tom pursued postgraduate studies at the …
Med J Aust 2008; 188 (8): 463 Free
The Research Enterprise
… that these arrangements can make to society. For example, medical institutions and investigators receive not just … in the United States received about US$8 billion in biomedical funding from private foundations and US$17 billion … the principles upon which academic research and graduate education should be based. In practice, of course, the race …
Med J Aust 2002; 176 (11): 543-546 Free
From the editor’s desk
… relatives to join them, and have limited access to refugee education and employment services. Critics of this system … that can be particularly problematic. Jumping the gun The Medical Services Advisory Committee recently recommended … a short nap on night shift might not be such a bad idea (→ Medical staff working the night shift: can naps help?) . …
Med J Aust 2006; 185 (7): 346 Free
Position statement
… review should include a reassessment of diabetes education with the goal of ensuring adequate self-management … particularly retino-pathy and nephropathy, is essential. Medical practitioners should advise women with diabetic … aspects of ideal pregnancy management may not be possible. Medical Routinely review women (possibly by telephone in …
Med J Aust 2005; 183 (7): 373-377 Free
Public health
… of the use of child restraints meets National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) evidence level III or IV … a systematic review showed that legislation coupled with education campaigns successfully increases the use of … for changes in legislation (IV) * National Health and Medical Research Council. A guide to the development, …
Med J Aust 2007; 186 (12): 635-638 Free
Research
… This compares with the rate of 3.7% for AEs in the Harvard Medical Practice Study (HMPS), 2 and a rate of 17% in a more … monitoring or assurance processes" (21.2%), " better education and training" (19.2%), and "more consultation with … The source material for these forms had been the hospital medical records, but neither the hospitals nor the medical …
Med J Aust 1999; 170 (9): 411-415 Free
From the editor’s desk
… dilemma Dr Annette Katelaris, general practitioner and medical editor, is the new Editor of the Medical Journal of Australia . Katelaris plans to engage the … Interns in Emergency (MoLIE) project demonstrates that good educational outcomes and increased trainee numbers are not …
Med J Aust 2011; 194 (4): 154 Free
Communication, culture and health
Barriers to participation of Aboriginal people in cancer care: communication in the hospital setting
… patient anxiety, patient satisfaction and reduced risk of medical mishaps or malpractice claims. 8 - 10 … interactions, differing modes of discourse, dominance of biomedical knowledge, cultural and linguistic distance, and … lack of Aboriginal support people Participants viewed the medical system as cold, indifferent, and inflexible. They …
Med J Aust 2009; 190 (10): 574-579 Free
… The Medical Journal of Australia ( MJA ) is Australia’s leading general medical journal. We publish high quality research and … clinical research, evidence-based reviews, medical education, and authoritative medical opinion and debate. …
Careers
… as doctors in Australia yet. Issam passed his Australian Medical Council Part 1 exam with flying colours and is … for their exams and re-training to join the Australian medical workforce, Dr Al Ibraheem is employed as a carer …
Med J Aust 2019; 210 (9): C1 Free
Systematic reviews
… treatable disease at a life stage when opportunities for education, employment, reproduction and independent living … specific research policy reform by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has provided guidance for … community-controlled health services or Aboriginal medical services, 13 the Western Australian Aboriginal Child …
Med J Aust 2013; 199 (1): 57-63 Free
Health care reform
… Hospital (QEH), Royal Adelaide Hospital and Flinders Medical Centre. QEH employed two PAs from October 2008 to … (doctor) and therefore improve the quality and quantity of medical service. SA Health’s 2007–2016 health care plan … also required to complete 100 hours of continuing medical education every 2 years and to pass a recertification exam …
Med J Aust 2011; 194 (5): 256-258 Free
Research
… even within a subsidised pharmaceutical scheme. While educational and behavioural interventions may have … The PBS data do not include any information about the medical condition for which a prescription was dispensed. …
Med J Aust 2009; 191 (6): 319-323 Free
Supplement: Comprehensive care for people with schizophrenia living in the community
… GPs are likely to have increasing involvement with managing medical comorbidity in patients with schizophrenia, … However, the atypicals have been associated with other medical problems, including weight gain, 5 diabetes 6 and … people with schizophrenia is often suboptimal, and general medical conditions may either be missed, through inadequate …
Med J Aust 2003; 178 (9): S45-S46 Free
Careers
… my initial interest relates to mentoring. When I was a medical student, I came to the first day of my rotation in … a psychiatrist who had a reputation for being “tough” on medical students. It turned out that he simply didn’t suffer … I provide a number of second opinions, try to prioritise educational meetings and I enjoy participating in our …
Med J Aust 2013; 198 (5): C5 Free
Letters
… amount of dental work, speech pathology, diabetes education or physiotherapy. The Department of Veterans’ … scheme, a comprehensive range of allied health and medical equipment, free patient transport, and private …
Med J Aust 2010; 192 (6): 354 Free
Health care reform
… were made regarding having less access to consultant medical opinion than would be the case in the hospital, and … social needs or routine low-level postacute care. Varied medical involvement The evaluation noted that only two … can be duplicated. HIH will need to have a role in medical education, because patients with many important and common …
Med J Aust 2010; 193 (10): 598-601 Free
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