Poll

Is enough bereavement support provided to health care workers who deal with patients at the end of life?
  • No – there is little support (66%, 33 Votes)
  • Maybe – could do more (20%, 10 Votes)
  • Yes – in most cases (14%, 7 Votes)

Total Voters: 50

Start Date: July 24, 2015 @ 3:18 am
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

What is the main ethical concern caused by the increasing availability of non-invasive prenatal testing?
  • Pressure for “perfect” babies (43%, 47 Votes)
  • Gender selection (24%, 26 Votes)
  • Too complex to choose (21%, 23 Votes)
  • Test affordability (12%, 13 Votes)

Total Voters: 109

Start Date: July 16, 2015 @ 11:51 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Should doctors always offer assistance in an emergency?
  • Yes – it’s an ethical duty (48%, 73 Votes)
  • Maybe – depends on circumstances (47%, 72 Votes)
  • No – only if asked (5%, 7 Votes)

Total Voters: 152

Start Date: July 16, 2015 @ 11:50 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Should elderly patients be encouraged to have an e-health record that is shared with family and friends?
  • Maybe – only with trusted people (43%, 24 Votes)
  • No – it’s a patient’s decision (30%, 17 Votes)
  • Yes – it’s essential (27%, 15 Votes)

Total Voters: 56

Start Date: July 10, 2015 @ 1:57 am
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Should doctors ask patients for information about their religious beliefs?
  • Yes – it’s important information (39%, 36 Votes)
  • Maybe – in some cases (34%, 32 Votes)
  • No – patients should raise it (27%, 25 Votes)

Total Voters: 93

Start Date: July 10, 2015 @ 1:57 am
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Do drug companies have too much influence on continuing medical education?
  • Yes – they should not be involved (51%, 64 Votes)
  • Maybe – but not in all cases (25%, 32 Votes)
  • No – their support is needed (24%, 30 Votes)

Total Voters: 126

Start Date: July 2, 2015 @ 11:51 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Do doctors need more education and training about nutrition?
  • Yes – because of the obesity crisis (82%, 75 Votes)
  • No – doctors have enough knowledge (10%, 9 Votes)
  • Maybe – doctors can refer to experts (8%, 7 Votes)

Total Voters: 91

Start Date: July 2, 2015 @ 11:51 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Do we need a new approach to aged care so the elderly can contribute more to society?
  • Yes – they should be more involved (91%, 97 Votes)
  • Maybe – there are already options (7%, 7 Votes)
  • No (2%, 3 Votes)

Total Voters: 107

Start Date: June 26, 2015 @ 1:34 am
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Do you think the benefits of legalising cannabis for medical use outweigh the risks?
  • Yes – we have enough evidence (90%, 575 Votes)
  • No - risks and benefits not clear (6%, 39 Votes)
  • Maybe - there are potential problems (4%, 26 Votes)

Total Voters: 640

Start Date: June 26, 2015 @ 1:34 am
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Should scientists admit uncertainty in their findings when making public statements?
  • Yes – honesty is best (87%, 82 Votes)
  • Maybe – depends on uncertainty levels (12%, 11 Votes)
  • No – the public doesn’t understand (1%, 1 Votes)

Total Voters: 94

Start Date: June 19, 2015 @ 1:32 am
End Date: No Expiry