Poll

Are punitive measures, such as criminal sanctions, justified for pregnant women whose lifestyle behaviours could affect the fetus?
  • No – they should get help and support (75%, 64 Votes)
  • Maybe – but not criminal sanctions (15%, 13 Votes)
  • Yes – the fetus must come first (10%, 8 Votes)

Total Voters: 85

Start Date: August 15, 2014 @ 2:56 am
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Should all patients have the option to consult doctors via telemedicine services?
  • No – only in remote areas (36%, 26 Votes)
  • Yes – but only known patients (33%, 24 Votes)
  • Maybe – depends on the service (31%, 23 Votes)

Total Voters: 73

Start Date: August 8, 2014 @ 2:26 am
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Do you have a good understanding of advance care directives?
  • Maybe – it’s a complex area (39%, 51 Votes)
  • No – little knowledge (35%, 46 Votes)
  • Yes – I have one (26%, 35 Votes)

Total Voters: 132

Start Date: August 8, 2014 @ 2:25 am
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Do you think problem-based learning has produced better doctors?
  • No - they lack basic knowledge (70%, 85 Votes)
  • Don't know - it hasn't been measured (20%, 24 Votes)
  • Yes - they are more well rounded (10%, 13 Votes)

Total Voters: 122

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

Poll

Is medicine losing its appeal as a prestigious career?
  • Yes - it's become too bureaucratic (45%, 35 Votes)
  • Yes - but it's still a good career (37%, 29 Votes)
  • No - it's still a great career (18%, 14 Votes)

Total Voters: 78

Start Date: August 1, 2014 @ 1:23 am
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Should medical regulators consider the impact on doctors when investigating patient complaints?
  • Yes - more support needed (52%, 73 Votes)
  • Yes - the process is too bureaucratic (38%, 54 Votes)
  • No - patient safety comes first (10%, 14 Votes)

Total Voters: 141

Start Date: July 25, 2014 @ 2:17 am
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Should doctors in training be encouraged to pursue non-clinical careers to add to their skills?
  • Yes - we need diversity (57%, 45 Votes)
  • Maybe - medicine is hard enough (23%, 18 Votes)
  • No - we need clinicians (20%, 16 Votes)

Total Voters: 79

Start Date: July 25, 2014 @ 2:16 am
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Are there too many subspecialties in Australian medicine?
  • Yes - it's inefficient and expensive (64%, 69 Votes)
  • Maybe - pros and cons (23%, 25 Votes)
  • No - it encourages excellence (13%, 13 Votes)

Total Voters: 107

Start Date: July 18, 2014 @ 2:25 am
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Should fast-food manufacturers be prevented from sponsoring community health and fitness events?
  • Yes - it's misleading (73%, 57 Votes)
  • No - there are overall benefits (14%, 11 Votes)
  • Maybe - funding is still needed (13%, 10 Votes)

Total Voters: 78

Start Date: July 18, 2014 @ 2:24 am
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Would you recommend screening for carotid artery stenosis in an asymptomatic patient?
  • No (68%, 54 Votes)
  • Yes - in certain circumstances (29%, 23 Votes)
  • Yes - if the patient asked (3%, 3 Votes)

Total Voters: 80

Start Date: July 11, 2014 @ 1:09 am
End Date: No Expiry