BACKGROUND Patient encounters are the core learning activity of Australian general practice (family practice) training. Exposure to patient demographics and presentations may vary from one general practice registrar (vocational trainee) to another. This can affect comprehensiveness of training. Currently, there is no mechanism to systematically capture the content of GP registrar consultations....

BACKGROUND Resilience can be defined as the ability to rebound from adversity and overcome difficult circumstances. General Practice (GP) registrars face many challenges in transitioning into general practice, and additional stressors and pressures apply for those choosing a career in rural practice. At this time of international rural generalist medical workforce shortages, it is important to ...

Results Our results showed highly significant difference in the registrars group compared to consultants for cumulative cardiopulmonary bypass time, and aortic cross clamp time; p < 0.01. While there was significant difference concerning post operative chest infection, p < 0.05 in the registrars group. There was no statistically significant difference in logistic euro score, in-hospital mortali...

INTRODUCTION Evidence indicates a need to recruit more GPs to a career in rural general practice (GP). Research has indicated that placement experiences have the potential to impact on medical career decision-making. Research also suggests that rural placements can raise both professional and psychosocial concerns, but there is no existing evidence about whether pre-placement expectations trans...

Methods: A first-generation adenoviral vector (1 X 1012 total viral particles) containing the human B2AR transgene (Adeno-B2AR; n=6), or phosphate buffered saline (PBS; n=6) was delivered to neonatal piglets through the proximal aorta, following aortic cross-clamp and cold crystalloid cardioplegia. Animals were recovered and 2 days later had a left ventricular micromanometer inserted under seda...

The Baby Check score card was used by junior paediatric doctors to assess 262 babies under 6 months old presenting to hospital. The duty registrar and two consultants independently graded the severity of each baby's illness without knowledge of the Baby Check score. The registrars assessed the babies at presentation while the consultants reviewed the notes. The consultants and registrars agreed...