Long-awaited funding for women’s reproductive health
With a federal budget and election looming, the federal government has pledged half a billion dollars towards women’s reproductive health.
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It’s authoritarianism. Does the scientific and medical community have a duty of care?
The global scientific and medical community finds itself witnessing authoritarian acts in the United States. In the last few weeks, the Trump administration has ordered the United States Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to pause publications, recall research, and has moved to censor words including “LGBT” from government publications and research grant applications.
How to best serve the menstrual health needs of marginalised groups
To improve menstrual product access in Australia, we need to understand the menstrual needs of marginalised groups.
Why we need more autistic leaders in medicine
Autistic doctors can bring unique perspectives and skillsets to leadership roles in health care, but face invisible barriers in reaching the boardroom.
New consensus recommendations for multiple sclerosis management
A total of 80 consensus recommendations have been developed to guide best-practice management of multiple sclerosis in Australia and New Zealand.
How psychologists kick-started AI by studying the human mind
Many people think of psychology as being primarily about mental health, but its story goes far beyond that.
Public hospital leadership must eliminate workplace abuse of doctors in training, not perpetuate it
Recently, doctors in training across the country expressed their widespread frustration about the derogatory attitudes of human resources (HR) management in public hospitals. If intractable workplace abuses of doctors in training are not addressed, some public hospital directors and officers may face significant penalties from regulators for breaches of government-legislated work health and safety standards.
Murru Minya: ethics in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research
The latest MJA supplement explores ethical research processes and practices in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and medical research.
Abortion in Queensland in the 21st century
It is hoped that the incoming Queensland Government keep Queensland on the path to safe and fully accessible reproductive health care for all women and pregnant people within the public sector.
