Poll

Should doctors and midwives tell women to factor in predictable and avoidable risks for future child disability when considering homebirth?
  • Yes – they should be fully informed (98%, 120 Votes)
  • Maybe – risks are not clear (2%, 2 Votes)
  • No – the risks are miniscule (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 122

Start Date: November 28, 2014 @ 12:51 am
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Do you think the war against tobacco has been won with plain packaging?
  • No – the war never ends (63%, 76 Votes)
  • Maybe – still a little way to go (33%, 39 Votes)
  • Yes – great outcomes (4%, 5 Votes)

Total Voters: 120

Start Date: November 20, 2014 @ 11:22 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Should the authors of opinion articles, editorials and letters in medical and scientific journals always declare conflicts of interest?
  • Yes - all should be declared (95%, 88 Votes)
  • Sometimes - if commercial interests involved (3%, 3 Votes)
  • No - "opinion" says it all (2%, 2 Votes)

Total Voters: 93

Start Date: November 20, 2014 @ 11:20 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Should life insurance companies be able to access an individual’s genetic information to set premiums?
  • No – it’s unfair (70%, 44 Votes)
  • Maybe – safeguards needed (21%, 13 Votes)
  • Yes – it makes sense (9%, 6 Votes)

Total Voters: 63

Start Date: November 14, 2014 @ 12:44 am
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Are you concerned about the potential impact of Free Trade Agreements on Australia’s health system?
  • Yes – it’s very concerning (66%, 61 Votes)
  • Maybe – not enough detail (17%, 16 Votes)
  • No – it’s in our best interests (11%, 10 Votes)
  • Don't know (6%, 5 Votes)

Total Voters: 92

Start Date: November 14, 2014 @ 12:43 am
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Should doctors give potential kidney donors an “alibi” if they change their mind?
  • Yes – it’s essential support (46%, 26 Votes)
  • No – people should own their decisions (30%, 17 Votes)
  • Maybe – if they are truthful (24%, 13 Votes)

Total Voters: 56

Start Date: November 7, 2014 @ 12:00 am
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Should the federal government regulate and monitor the medical tourism industry?
  • Yes – we need protections (60%, 39 Votes)
  • No – buyer beware (37%, 24 Votes)
  • Maybe – private monitoring is in place (3%, 2 Votes)

Total Voters: 65

Start Date: November 7, 2014 @ 12:00 am
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Do you think new transparency regulations regarding drug company payments to doctors will impact on continuing medical education?
  • Yes – it’s inevitable (50%, 36 Votes)
  • No - it’s unlikely (38%, 27 Votes)
  • Don’t know (12%, 9 Votes)

Total Voters: 72

Start Date: October 31, 2014 @ 12:21 am
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Do you support the Australian Government’s response to the Ebola crisis in West Africa?
  • No – it's isolationist (56%, 61 Votes)
  • Yes – it’s protecting us (24%, 26 Votes)
  • Maybe – it’s a difficult problem (20%, 22 Votes)

Total Voters: 109

Start Date: October 31, 2014 @ 12:21 am
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Are doctors too critical of their colleagues, particularly regarding missed diagnoses?
  • Maybe – depends on the workplace (48%, 58 Votes)
  • Yes – it’s dog-eat-dog (43%, 52 Votes)
  • No – collegial support is good (9%, 11 Votes)

Total Voters: 121

Start Date: October 24, 2014 @ 1:17 am
End Date: No Expiry