The Medical journal of Australia
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Comparative Study
Preparedness for hospital practice among graduates of a problem-based, graduate-entry medical program.
To compare preparedness for hospital practice between graduates from a problem-based, graduate-entry medical program and those from other programs (undergraduate problem-based and traditional). ⋯ Graduates from the graduate-entry, problem-based program are at least as well prepared for their intern year as graduates from traditional and undergraduate problem-based programs.
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Imprecise language and deliberate confusion of important ethical and legal concepts are clouding our understanding of controversial end-of-life issues. This could affect our decision about whether or not to legalise euthanasia.
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To describe the changes in bulk-billing and out-of-pocket costs for Australian general practice consultations over the period 1995-2001. ⋯ In Australia, the geographic differential in the cost of general practice consultations is widening. Policy changes are required to enable women in rural and remote areas to have access to affordable healthcare services.