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Cate Swannell

… Coogee, on Sydney’s eastern beaches. “I think like a lot of medical graduates I ended up in general practice because I … of them are run by counsellors, and while some have medical examiners attached to them, none are permanent, … runs. Only three are Child Protection Units providing medical and forensic services to victims of sexual and …

Med J Aust 2016; 204 (1): Free

Research

Joshua R Francis, Helen Fairhurst, Hilary Hardefeldt, Shannon Brown, Chelsea Ryan, Kurt Brown, Greg Smith, Roz Baartz, Ari Horton, Gillian Whalley, James Marangou, Alex Kaethner, Anthony DK Draper, Christian L James, Alice G Mitchell, Jennifer Yan, Anna Ralph and Bo Remenyi

… data based on ARF and RHD notifications and to coordinate medical care, including secondary prophylaxis. 4 In 2017, … Unit. Echocardiographic screening followed the six‐week education program. Screening was undertaken in the only … NT RHD register and the affected participants were provided education in local languages, including information about …

Med J Aust 2020; 213 (3): 118-123 Free

Clinical ethics

Rick Henderson, David S Simmons, Lisa Bourke and Janice Muir

… on general research guidelines, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Guidelines on Ethical … to promote partnership with Koorie communities in research, education, employment and community development. This … (Shepparton): Keeping Place, cultural centre, community education for Koorie and other communities. Department of …

Med J Aust 2002; 176 (10): 482-485 Free

Supplement

Clifford F Hughes and Patricia Mackay

… in a national report compiled by the National Health and Medical Research Council and, from 1995, by the Australian … considerations, professional standards, and training and education requirements. In close liaison with the Australian … and whether it will be part of a clinical and secure medical information program or a de facto national identity …

Med J Aust 2006; 184 (10): S44 Free

Careers

Cate Swannell

… and is an Assistant Professor of Paediatrics at Harvard Medical School. Australian‐born, Dr Moynihan completed her medical degree at UNSW Sydney before deciding that the best … weren’t very many opportunities [at home]. “Luckily the medical training system in Australia makes us clinically …

Med J Aust 2022; 216 (10): C1-C2 Free

Research

Clarabelle T Pham, Jonathan D Karnon, Philippa F Middleton, Frank H Bloomfield, Katie M Groom, Caroline A Crowther and Ben W Mol

… Kingdom 3 has assessed health gains across a range of medical specialties from the perspective of research funders … did not offset the ongoing costs of the 2-hour antenatal education sessions required. For the three other trials with … into clinical practice. In 2011, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) reported the economic …

Med J Aust 2017; 207 (7): 289-293 Free

Position statement

Graham R D Jones, George Barker, Ian Goodall, Hans-Gerhard Schneider, Mark D S Shephard and Stephen M Twigg

… intervals). 7 Nonetheless, eAG values will be used as an educational tool at the discretion of individual clinicians, … longer. ‡ Examples of major comorbidities include chronic medical conditions, such as chronic kidney disease stages …

Med J Aust 2011; 195 (1): 45-46 Free

In this issue

Noel Hayman and Ruth Armstrong

… accessible health services for the swelling and largely medically uninsured Aboriginal population of Redfern [New … into specialist and outreach services and multidisciplinary educational role. The East Arnhem Scabies Control Program, … to Indigenous health programs, which will be added to the Medical Research Future Fund. New spending on Indigenous …

Med J Aust 2014; 200 (11): 613 Free

Research

Soufiane Boufous, Bin B Jalaludin, Charles H Pain, Susan Ieraci, Anne-Louise Gray, Susan E Harris, Craig P Juergens, Peter W Kelleher and Linda M Dann

… unnecessary hospital admissions, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) developed clinical practice … ED were informed about the objectives of the study by the medical ED and cardiology directors. To assess … sessions for junior medical officers. Multidisciplinary educational sessions about the guideline and the …

Med J Aust 2003; 178 (8): 375-380 Free

Careers

Cate Swannell

… world’s best Breaking the ice with the country’s leading medical practitioners can be an intimidating prospect. They … can’t just play at being a Hawthorn fan. Professor Kaye’s medical career is as storied as his beloved Hawks’ … 2006, the Bucy Award for his contribution to neurosurgery education. In 2004, he presented the Sir John Eccles Lecture …

Med J Aust 2014; 200 (2): C4 Free

From the editor’s desk

Ruth Armstrong

… are that the proliferation of rural training options in our medical schools is not in vain. Particularly encouraging is … (Worley et al, “Vocational career paths of graduate entry medical students at Flinders University: a comparison of … can cooperate: a new joint venture to provide medical education in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales” …

Med J Aust 2008; 188 (3): 130 Free

Perspectives

Farhat Yusuf and Stephen R Leeder

… Analysis of the data from both surveys in terms of the education, occupation and labour force status of respondents … consumption data in terms of the 2001 National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) guidelines for minimising … (7-day average) exceeded the 2009 National Health and Medical Research Council recommendations for safe drinking …

Med J Aust 2015; 203 (3): 128-130 Free

Editorials

Sophie Couzos, Vicki Sheedy and Dea Delaney Thiele

… support pharmacists assigned to each ACCHS, provided QUM education for ACCHS staff, provided dose-administration aids …

Med J Aust 2011; 195 (2): 62-63 Free

Clinical update

Gautam Vaddadi, Elisabeth Lambert, Susan J Corcoran and Murray D Esler

… condition that has only been recently identified in the medical literature. 16 The disorder, which most commonly … low supine systolic blood pressure is not emphasised in the medical accounts of postural syncope but was recognised in a … experience. 1. Vasovagal syncope Treatment centres on education, awareness of precipitants, and staying safe. …

Med J Aust 2007; 187 (5): 299-304 Free

Editorials

Jennifer S Reath and Peter O'Mara

… as Marmot has termed them: 11 social marginalisation, educational and employment inequities, and the racism and …

Med J Aust 2018; 209 (1): 17-18 Free

The Research Enterprise

Michael K Walsh, John J McNeil and Kerry J Breen

… of protection for research participants. Most health and medical research involving human participants takes place in … under way, representing funding of over $25 million. 6 Some medical research involves significant risk of harm to … National Statement), and institutions must address their education and training needs (through induction of new …

Med J Aust 2005; 182 (9): 468-471 Free

Research enterprise

Mark R Nelson, Christopher M Reid, David Ames, Lawrence J Beilin, Geoffrey A Donnan, Peter Gibbs, Colin I Johnston, Henry Krum, Elsdon Storey, Andrew Tonkin, Rory Wolfe, Robyn Woods and John J McNeil

… in Melbourne. 4 GPs were excluded if they did not have Medical Director clinical software (Health Communications … Baseline measurements included demographic data, family and medical history, concomitant medications, and lifestyle risk … 2.8 15–29 2.8 30–44 25.0 45–59 50.0 60–74 8.3 ≥ 75 11.1 Education < 9 years 31.6 9–11 years 33.5 12 years 9.1 …

Med J Aust 2008; 189 (2): 105-109 Free

Research

Emma Black, Raimondo Bruno, Kristie Mammen, Llewellyn Mills, Krista J Siefried, Rachel M Deacon, Anthony Shakeshaft, Adrian J Dunlop, Nadine Ezard, Mark Montebello, Steven Childs, David Reid, Jennifer Holmes and Nicholas Lintzeris

… (ATOP) has been an integrated component of the electronic medical records of government drug and alcohol services in … drug of concern. Methods We analysed electronic patient medical records data for people who attended public health … programs, such as needle/syringe exchange and peer education, may not effectively reach this group. Further, …

Med J Aust 2023; 219 (5): 218-226 Free

In this issue

Tania Janusic

… shown that rural background and long-term clinical rural education terms influence medical graduates choosing to work in rural settings. The … after a compulsory 3-week placement for metropolitan medical students at the University of Melbourne. Students …

Med J Aust 2014; 201 (2): 74 Free

From the editor’s desk

Martin B Van Der Weyden

… trial”, published in the 18 August 2003 issue of The Medical Journal of Australia . Left to right: Dr Michael Lee — Medical Director, Wyeth Australia Pty Ltd; Mr Tony McCartney … consequences are hearing problems which have social, educational, and employment implications. The research team …

Med J Aust 2004; 181 (2): 58 Free

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