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… signs in hospital patients (→ Vitalness of vital signs, and medical emergency teams) . Breast cancer rates fall as HRT … promotion to all staff using posters and other material, education and training, and regular feedback. Will a … We should now turn our attention to the next generation. Medical philanthropy: donors needed For its population size …
Med J Aust 2008; 188 (11): 626 Free
Research
… practise; perceived patient demand; need for undergraduate education; referral rates to complementary practitioners; … half of a representative sample had used at least one non-medically prescribed complementary remedy and at least one in five had attended a non-medically trained complementary therapist. 1 Further, …
Med J Aust 2000; 172 (3): 105-109 Free
Research letter
… Medical treatment of coeliac disease includes a lifelong … by food businesses, and the reasons why this occurs, are medically important, with implications for the food industry … businesses in this study had previously been audited) and education (Coeliac Australia promoted its Gluten Free …
Med J Aust 2018; 209 (1): 42-43 Free
Consensus statements
… in airway management. A common approach will allow early education and simulation training for all staff. Early education is paramount to improving compliance with the … and equipment disposal services, and procurement and education units. The principles for airway management …
Med J Aust 2020; 212 (10): 472-481 Free
From the editor’s desk
… The founding of Australia’s first religiously affiliated medical school at Notre Dame University, Western Australia, … establishment of Australia’s first religiously affiliated medical school) . While not objecting to religious involvement in medical education per se, they argue for safeguards to handle …
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Research
… of the publisher. For permission, contact the Australasian Medical Publishing Company Journalists are welcome to write … source as "an article published on the Internet by The Medical Journal of Australia <http://www.mja.com.au/>". … minority of heroin users died alone, strongly suggest that education campaigns should also emphasise that it is safer …
Med J Aust 1996; 164 (4): 204-207 Free
Ethics and law
… example, in South Australia, s. 17 (2) of the Consent to Medical Treatment and Palliative Care Act 1995 states that … that decisions to refuse a life-sustaining measure (a “medical, surgical or nursing procedure directed at … “extraordinary, excessively burdensome, intrusive or futile medical treatment, sustenance and support”. … Futility …
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Obituaries
… Saturday mornings at the hospital he gave free lectures to medical students (whose attendance was voluntary). He …
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Medicine and the Media — Research
… attention despite the importance of news as a source of medical information and as a major influence on public … energy intake, improved nutrition, physical activity, medical interventions, other). People shown or heard … advertisements. The other structural solutions included: education (4%); government action such as protecting obese …
Med J Aust 2007; 187 (8): 442-445 Free
Public health
… policies and clinical practice guidelines of relevant medical, nursing, and non-professional organisations are … on alcohol use in Australia by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). Alcohol and pregnancy … recommendation of abstinence ( Box 1 ). All the Australian medical and nursing organisations that provide guidelines on …
Med J Aust 2007; 186 (9): 466-471 Free
Editorial
… Journals don't simply disseminate new knowledge about medical theory and practice. They also define the scope of medical concerns and articulate norms for physicians’ … practice, updates on clinical and research skills, medical education, and informative letters to the Editor for over …
Med J Aust 2019; 211 (3): 101-102 Free
Clinical focus
/ Guidelines
… roles of specialty care teams (eg, cardiology, general medical) and the role of telehealth. Conclusion The current … peak and government organisations, care regulators, education providers and consumers to improve health outcomes … for reducing unnecessary hospital admissions and medical errors. Workforce planning An appropriately trained …
Med J Aust 2014; 201 (3): 146-150 Free
The profession
… modern equivalent. 2 , 3 Among the many responses of the medical profession to the present situation has been an … privilege and obligation to set and maintain standards for education and training, entry into practice, and the … role in guaranteeing the quality of healthcare services. Medical associations also have an obligation to protect the …
Med J Aust 2002; 177 (4): 208-211 Free
Editorials
… seriously not only results directly in less than optimal medical outcomes, but also in mistrust and disengagement … signs, reduces the communication gap. 7 Our qualitative, educational research in intercultural communication with … the kidney discussed by Amery, 1 it has been effective in medical teaching and interpreter training sessions, helping …
Med J Aust 2017; 207 (1): 23-24 Free
Perspectives
… trials, which are typically resourced to provide intensive education. In response, consensus guidelines specific to …
Med J Aust 2022; 217 (3): 126-128 Free
Editorials
… at age 25. The proposals have been endorsed by the Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC). 2 The Renewal … should avail themselves of this option. The importance of education and communication is well illustrated by the … and misleading for both the general public and the medical profession. The study by Smith and colleagues is …
Med J Aust 2016; 204 (5): 171 Free
Careers
… experience in public health, primary care, not-for-profits, medical training, academia, pharmaceuticals, health … Hospital Sydney. He then obtained a Master’s Degree in Medical Education at the University of Illinois, Chicago, and worked …
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From the editor’s desk
… blood supply) Students and tuberculosis Many Australian medical schools gave up routine tuberculin skin testing and … elective term was a wake-up call for Graham et al (→ Should medical students be routinely offered BCG vaccination?) . … . . . another place All admitted that ... attendance at educational events would decline were it not for gifts and …
Med J Aust 2006; 185 (6): 297 Free
Dr Ross Ingram Memorial Essay Competition
… the symptoms of a heart attack at the time. Had I sought medical assistance earlier, I might have received … in a mentoring/coordinating role in an Aboriginal Medical Service-based outpatient cardiac rehabilitation program. * A Technical and Further Education college. We had several discussions by phone and …
Med J Aust 2008; 188 (10): 580-582 Free
Research
… up an “Extended Care @ Home” service, providing extended medical and nursing care to patients in their homes. Our … pertussis culture. Interventions EC@H is provided by a GP Medical Director and experienced primary care nurses in … user health card* 3 2 Community services card † 9 9 Highest education level ‡ Primary 1 1 Secondary 10 18 Tertiary 13 6 …
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