Aims The overall aim of the study was to identify factors that best predict medical career choice and practice location. Method A longitudinal, cohort conducted. This followed 2 cohorts students, numbering a total 229 who commenced studies at University Western Australia in 1984 1989. Data concerning students' sociodemographic backgrounds, admission scores personality characteristics were collected Year 1. Regression analyses performed student predicted course completion, general 4 years...

To examine the 1996 outcomes of a sample Western Australian rural doctors who in 1986 had indicated their intentions to stay or leave practice.Postal questionnaire survey December 1996, semi-structured interview and feedback by on draft this article.91 respondents from 101 filled practice.Proportion whose actions were at variance with 1986, reasons for change direction.49% (22/45) intended stayed ("stayers") 24% (11/46) left ("leavers"). Doctors' main concerns overwork, lack locum relief,...

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An examination of the patterns alcohol drinking in a part-Aboriginal community rural New South Wales revealed prevalence heavy 53.2% men and 3.1% women. The problem drinkers was 31.4% for 3.9% However, chances becoming reformed drinker appeared greater Aboriginal than white people. Drinking due more to group psychosocial pressures rather underlying individual psychiatric disorder. Improvement social circumstances through aiding these Aborigines process development showed early promise...

The National Rural General Practice Study (NRGPS) was the first comprehensive national study covering rural and remote general practitioners throughout Australia. It undertaken in 1996-1997 drew on data from existing sources such as Australian Bureau of Statistics Institute Health Welfare, together with a postal survey areas. There 75% response rate to survey, which covered professional issues, personal social background, patient recruitment retention programs changing health services....

Summary: An epidemiological survey was conducted in a part-Aboriginal community to assess nutritional status with particular reference vitamins. Multiple subclinical vitamin deficiencies were found throughout all age groups. In children below three years and women of child bearing had low blood levels. Twenty-three per-cent these exhibited growth retardation, fifty-two percent iron deficiency anaemia fifty parasitic infestation the intestine. Suggestions are made about how improve intake...

There has been a nearly fivefold increase in the amount of Australian general practice research published 1990–1999 compared with previous decade. The university departments and other have responsible for most research. GPs were involved at least 60% all reviewed. Half was found to be clinically pertinent front-line GP. National Health Priority areas, introduced 1994, poorly represented, but it is probably too soon this published. also little on rural practice. This review provides starting...

Objective: To obtain information on the experiences of general practice (GP) trainees during their first attachment. Design: Critical incident technique — a qualitative analysis open-ended interviews about incidents which describe competent or poor professional practice. Subjects: Thirty-nine Western Australian doctors from Royal College General Practitioners' (RACGP) Family Medicine Program who were completing six months in 1992. Results: Doctors reported 180 critical incidents, just over...

ABSTRACT: One factor in solving the rural medical workforce shortage is to foster student interest by greater exposure medicine. However, many school teachers are concerned that this may cause students be disadvantaged missing core lectures, tutorials and ward rounds setting of high quality teaching hospital This paper compares specialty experience 28 fifth‐year volunteers with ‘pairs’ who remained city hospitals. Rural saw double number conditions, assisted or performed six times as...

A health survey of Aboriginal adults in Bourke, New South Wales, showed that, 1971, 70% had a history recent discomfort from medical or dental illness and that 79% were need attention. Eye disease was found 31%, ear 12%, respiratory 20% skin 30% adults. Fifteen per cent hypertensive, 14% iron–deficiency anaemia, 19% urinary infection 5% clinical diabetes.

The nutritional status of 66 part Aborginines was re-examined in 1974--with particular reference to blood levels haemoglobin and vitamins--after white bread fortified with iron the vitamins B1 PP (niacin) had been available for six half months population Bourke, New South Wales. results found 1971 1974 are compared. A significant improvement from deficient acceptable B6 44% 52% subjects respectively. This attributed comsumption since other remained either unchanged or worsened. biochemical...

A health survey of Aboriginal children under the age 15 years in Bourke, New South Wales, 1971 showed that 30% had a history recent discomfort from medical illness and 72% were In need attention. Nearly half active trachoma, one–quarter ear disease, 10% hearing loss greater than 20 dB their better ear. Active respiratory disease was found 17% children, skin infection 16%, infestation with intestinal parasites 63% iron–deficiency anaemia 13%. The infant mortality rate for Bourke 1967 to nine...

ABSTRACT: The National Rural General Practice Study (NRGPS) was the first comprehensive national study covering rural and remote general practitioners throughout Australia. It undertaken in 1996–1997 drew on data from existing sources such as Australian Bureau of Statistics Institute Health Welfare, together with a postal survey areas. There 75% response rate to survey, which covered professional issues, personal social background, patient recruitment retention programs changing health...

To assess the effect of a four-week rural attachment on knowledge and competency medical students in basic practical emergency procedures.A before after comparison self-reported level competence 72 basic, emergency, diagnostic therapeutic procedural skills.Eighty-five final year at University Western Australia 1991.A student was considered competent if he or she claimed to be able do procedure either alone with assistance.Over 50% were 57 procedures compared 37 it. There 26 which more than...

This paper reports on a survey of the current state academic general practice in ten Australian medical schools. Despite its lack resources, low profile and ambivalent acceptance schools, pr actice has survived. Its problems potential contribution for producing better doctors are outlined discussed .