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… had five main sections: (i) commencing a pathway; (ii) medical interventions and advance care planning; (iii) care … more scientifically, using their pharmacological and medical skills. Another GP commented on other beneficial … any concerns. He observed that the pathway is part of an education process, “where most people go from trying to …
Med J Aust 2012; 197 (2): 106-109 Free
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… impaired in all PCOS cases — some women conceive without medical intervention, depending on the severity of the … with PCOS. PCOS management should focus on support and education, and needs to strongly emphasise healthy lifestyle, with targeted medical therapy as required. Given the putative aetiological …
Med J Aust 2011; 195 (6): S65 Free
Editorials
… information on hospital discharge). Develop a specialist education base for continuing training and support of all … and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the National Health and Medical Research Council convened a committee to investigate … care services. Contributing to this is a lack of training, education and support for Aboriginal health workers. …
Med J Aust 2006; 184 (10): 485-486 Free
Refugee Health
… after arrival is important to provide a comprehensive medical assessment of newly arrived refugees, and to detect … the trauma they have experienced, are a group with complex medical needs. Providing health services to refugees can be … Australian immunisation schedule (all patients) Health education (all patients as appropriate) Referral for ongoing …
Med J Aust 2006; 185 (11): 607-610 Free
Addressing diseases of disadvantage
… media (OM) is the most common paediatric illness for which medical advice is sought; 1 in the general … the age of 1 year. 2 The resultant hearing loss can affect educational outcomes and social circumstances in adulthood. … was also collected about feeding practices, parental education and employment, family history of allergy or …
Med J Aust 2008; 188 (10): 599-603 Free
Careers
… a lawsuit Patient complaints come with the territory in a medical practice, but most grievances will stay within the … formal complaints-management policy can help, according to medical defence organisations. This policy should outline … defence organisation. Last year Keryn Hendrick, risk education manager for medical defence organisation MIGA, …
Med J Aust 2012; 197 (2): C7 Free
Careers
… examination SAT SET = supervisors and trainers for surgical education and training APRIL 7-11 17th International … VII, San Diego, California, USA 15-17 International Medical Forum, Kyiv, Ukraine 15-18 13th World Organization … USA 27-29 2015 Diabetes Summit, Boston, USA 27-30 World Medical Innovation Forum: Neurosciences, Boston, …
Med J Aust 2015; 202 (6): C3 Free
… according to research published online today by the Medical Journal of Australia . Dr Maryam Mozooni, a research … care during pregnancy, resulting in lost opportunities for medical interventions that avert pre-term birth and … warranted. Culturally appropriate antenatal engagement and educational programs about the risk of stillbirth and the …
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Research
… national policy documents calling for a reduction in medical interventions in birth, 1 Australia now has one of … indicated that women framed their responses in terms of medical risks and benefits and not in terms of non-clinical … and the only demographic factor affecting the response was educational level, with women in an intermediate category …
Med J Aust 1999; 170 (12): 580-583 Free
Careers
… (ASAM), around 500 or so of which are Designated Aviation Medical Examiners (DAMEs). 3 The current president of the … Occupational Medicine while periodically providing aviation medical services for the Civil Aviation Safety Authority’s … undertaking appropriate aviation medicine Continual Medical Education (CME). 6 Occupational medicine, including aviation …
Med J Aust 2016; 204 (8): Free
MJA Practice Essentials - Rehabilitation
… and self-limiting and little is required besides routine medical care and advice; others become chronic and present … therapy Drug therapy See text Psychological treatment Education/explanation Counselling, reassurance Cognitive … daily and diazepam 5 mg three times a day. Medical history: Gastro-oesophageal reflux, left knee …
Med J Aust 2003; 178 (5): 238-242 Free
Careers
… ground in understanding the disease. Professor Reddel is a medical oncologist, molecular geneticist and an … cell immortalisation. He is also Director of Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI), Westmead, and a Fellow of … that is both effective and acceptable to students and the education system. Work on this project will begin in 2017. …
Med J Aust 2017; 206 (4): Free
From the editor’s desk
… access, what is its value to the members of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) and other subscribers who fund the … the US National Library of Medicine's online index of the medical literature. And it is a lot easier to copy the … because of its importance in medical advancement and education — ultimately, because of its importance in saving …
Med J Aust 2002; 177 (11): 581 Free
Careers
… Dr Deborah Bateson couldn’t wait to get out of it. Now the Medical Director of Family Planning NSW, Dr Bateson’s career … when young women were being encouraged to go on to tertiary education. “I had a fabulous chemistry teacher and a … an Australian, Dr Bateson came here and began applying for medical schools until her husband was offered a job in Hong …
Med J Aust 2018; 209 (8): C1-C2 Free
Perspectives
… lists from nine specialty societies and including a patient-education component. In 2014, about 50 additional specialty … routine inpatient blood tests, electrocardiograms, medical imaging and preoperative screening investigations; … care professional + − na Innovations in care such as acute medical units, clinical networks, hospital at home + + na …
Med J Aust 2015; 202 (4): 175-177 Free
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… Drug Administration principle of sale of CPAP devices by medical prescription. Guidelines have been recently updated … are direct health care costs of the disorders and of other medical conditions attributable to them, with the balance of … academic performance and social functioning. Awareness and education are important components of the treatment plan. …
Med J Aust 2013; 199 (8): S5-S6 Free
Careers
… transitioning from acute care to public health programs and education programs,” Dr Hall says. “When I got there, people … on, that hopefully will tell people where to go to get medical help.” Significant numbers of pregnant women in … Dr Hall would absolutely recommend overseas aid work to medical students and junior doctors. “It’s incredibly …
Med J Aust 2018; 208 (7): C1 Free
Editorials
… housing and public services, and culturally inappropriate medical services. In addition, specific cultural ties … reflecting a different world view to that of the Western biomedical model. For many Indigenous people, a connection with … health systems in northern Australia, as well as increased education and training programs for Indigenous trainees and …
Med J Aust 2009; 190 (1): 4-5 Free
Perspectives
… even overall survival). Perceived barriers include limited education and training for physicians in ordering, … across various drug classes prescribed within various medical disciplines. Box 1 – Gene–drug pairs, in …
Med J Aust 2022; 217 (10): 510-513 Free
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… evidence-based interventions, close involvement of non-medical specialists, monitoring of outcomes, and the use of … 47 They identified proactive patient follow-up and patient education as the most helpful components of the new model. …
Med J Aust 2010; 192 (11): S36 Free
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