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Perspectives
… traditional methods of clinical assessment, such as medical history and physical examination. The use of … care institutions are encouraged to develop and invest in education and training for health care providers to …
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Research
… in interventional centres. In our study, prescribing of medical therapy according to recommendations varied … 56%, 48.5% and 73%. Notably, the largest discrepancies in medical therapy, both between settings and in terms of … include access to these treatments, training and education in their use, and cost. This is an area where …
Med J Aust 2008; 188 (4): 218-223 Free
Research
… the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) and medically ascertained as having been sexually abused during … The VIFM is a statutory body that provides a forensic medical service, including examinations for cases of … contribute to suicidal behaviour include low income, poor education, social isolation, personality deficits, substance …
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… for NHMRC and Americans The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) reports that it has opened … signals that were stronger than those taken by existing medical devices, including an ECG/EKG, a tool used to assess … and other medical workers, Wired reports. “Figure 1 is educational, engaging, and privacy-obsessed.” Anyone can …
Med J Aust 2015; 203 (8): 309 Free
Study protocol
… (Victoria), Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Flinders Medical Centre, Lyell McEwin Hospital (South Australia), and the Medical University of Vienna (Austria). Participant … of GDM at 24–28 weeks. 1 , 2 Management will include education about GDM, dietary advice from a qualified …
Med J Aust 2018; 209 (9): 405-406 Free
Perspectives
… (AEs) and adverse reactions. Both terms refer to untoward medical occurrences in a trial participant, but the second … individuals reporting (or having experienced) some untoward medical event. In the PACE trial on the use of paracetamol … in reporting AEs. 21 “Adverse events” describe untoward medical events that may or may not be related to the study …
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Research
… second language, their presenting characteristics, past medical history, in-hospital management, and outcomes at 6 … and the admission diagnosis; demographic characteristics; medical history; in-hospital investigations and management, … Lack of English comprehension can affect access to health education that promotes health maintenance (primary …
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For debate
… care services. New models include the patient-centred medical home (comprehensive, team-based primary care … In many countries, patients can access their medical records, send secure messages and schedule … badly on measures of health outcomes is large inequities in education, wealth and living environment. Health is largely …
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Perspectives
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Research
… 15.8%-22.1%) areas, but the difference was not significant. Educational attainment was not associated with testing. … but could also have been included in other types of medical assessments. Doctors initiated 25 (80.6%) of the … know? J Cancer Educ 1996; 11: 39-44. National Health and Medical Research Council. Clinical practice guidelines. The …
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Editorials
… highlighted the impact of low expectations on Aboriginal education outcomes. 2 I think the same “soft bigotry” … better today than it was in 1971 when the first Aboriginal Medical Service was established, but we need to ask …
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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
Supplement
… 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
Research
… 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
Research
… from other countries. In a study of the Rand Corporation medical outcomes short‐form 36 (SF‐36) health survey, … In a normative study of Queensland residents, higher education and being married were respectively associated … social wellbeing and functional wellbeing. 23 We found that education did not influence any QLQ‐C30 subscale scores, but …
Med J Aust 2019; 210 (11): 499-506 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. …
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Consensus statement summaries
… resource allocation decisions. 39 Developing and promoting education and training programs and guidance for health …
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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, …
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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, …
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