Aust Fam Physician
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Medical student teaching in the community has been shown to produce equivalent or improved learning outcomes compared to teaching based in the hospital setting. It is well recognised by Australian universities that there is a current shortage of clinical teachers, that these teachers are both under-resourced and underfunded and that the majority of clinical teachers have no formal training in medical education. ⋯ Need for improved support was identified in all Australian articles that assessed GP support requirements. There is sufficient evidence to guide improved support for GP clinical teachers. However, funding for more support programs is needed, as is further research into the area.
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Review Meta Analysis
Traveller's 'funny tummy' - reviewing the evidence for complementary medicine.
The gastrointestinal system is sensitive to both the place and means of travel and traveller's diarrhoea and motion sickness are among the most prevalent travel related conditions. There is now evidence to suggest that both of these ailments may be treated with safe and inexpensive complementary medicines.