Poll

Should doctors stop giving alcohol as gifts?
  • No – it’s a present, not a statement (61%, 119 Votes)
  • Yes – it sends the wrong message (21%, 40 Votes)
  • Maybe – for some people (18%, 36 Votes)

Total Voters: 195

Start Date: December 10, 2015 @ 11:28 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Should all medical specialities become more proactive in stamping out bullying and harassment?
  • Yes – it’s not just surgeons (89%, 131 Votes)
  • Maybe – some specialties don’t have a problem (6%, 9 Votes)
  • No – change is happening (5%, 7 Votes)

Total Voters: 147

Start Date: December 3, 2015 @ 11:15 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Do you think the rate of caesarean deliveries in Australia is too high?
  • No – patient safety is top priority (49%, 64 Votes)
  • Maybe – it depends on individual patients (27%, 35 Votes)
  • Yes – natural birth should be encouraged (24%, 31 Votes)

Total Voters: 130

Start Date: December 3, 2015 @ 11:14 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Should governments fund minor accident and emergency services in general practice to reduce pressure on hospital emergency departments?
  • Yes – a great idea (66%, 83 Votes)
  • Maybe – if GPs have adequate training (26%, 32 Votes)
  • No – current system works (8%, 10 Votes)

Total Voters: 125

Start Date: November 25, 2015 @ 10:10 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Should punitive action be taken against research authors who do not disclose all conflicts of interest?
  • Yes – definitive action is needed (61%, 49 Votes)
  • Maybe – depends on the extent of non-disclosure (29%, 23 Votes)
  • No – just name and shame (10%, 8 Votes)

Total Voters: 80

Start Date: November 25, 2015 @ 10:09 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Should rectal thermometers be used in hospitals to ensure more accurate measures of body temperature?
  • No – it’s not necessary (44%, 32 Votes)
  • Maybe – for some, not all patients (43%, 31 Votes)
  • Yes – it will improve diagnoses (13%, 9 Votes)

Total Voters: 72

Start Date: November 19, 2015 @ 11:48 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Should medical schools be responsible for educating students about social media?
  • Yes – on the risks and benefits (71%, 105 Votes)
  • No – it’s just common sense (17%, 25 Votes)
  • Maybe – could be included in ethics (12%, 17 Votes)

Total Voters: 147

Start Date: November 19, 2015 @ 11:47 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Is it up to the doctor to raise the issue of life expectancy with a patient diagnosed with cancer?
  • Yes – patients may be reluctant (63%, 30 Votes)
  • Maybe – depends on the relationship (29%, 14 Votes)
  • No – the patient should raise it (8%, 4 Votes)

Total Voters: 48

Start Date: November 13, 2015 @ 12:20 am
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Should the role of GPs in the care of cancer patients be better recognised by their specialist colleagues?
  • Yes – patients rely on their GPs (93%, 25 Votes)
  • No – the balance is right (4%, 1 Votes)
  • Maybe – it’s up to the patient (3%, 1 Votes)

Total Voters: 27

Start Date: November 13, 2015 @ 12:20 am
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

How would you describe your knowledge of mandatory reporting?
  • OK – I would still need advice (52%, 22 Votes)
  • Good – I understand my obligations (38%, 16 Votes)
  • Low – I have little knowledge (10%, 4 Votes)

Total Voters: 42

Start Date: November 5, 2015 @ 10:52 pm
End Date: No Expiry