Poll

Should "disease awareness campaigns" by pharmaceutical companies be prohibited?
  • Yes - a total ban (56%, 83 Votes)
  • No - some have benefits (36%, 54 Votes)
  • No - it's a free market (8%, 12 Votes)

Total Voters: 149

Start Date: June 4, 2012 @ 2:00 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Has the growth of public–private partnerships been a positive initiative in the health sector?
  • Yes - some positive changes (42%, 27 Votes)
  • No (40%, 26 Votes)
  • Yes - a big improvement (18%, 12 Votes)

Total Voters: 65

Start Date: May 28, 2012 @ 2:00 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Do you believe the AMA is still the strongest voice to lobby for doctors’ interests?
  • Yes - but could do better (45%, 80 Votes)
  • No - membership not representative (38%, 66 Votes)
  • Yes - it represents all doctors (17%, 30 Votes)

Total Voters: 176

Start Date: May 28, 2012 @ 2:00 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Would you try unconventional medical treatments if diagnosed with cancer?
  • No (58%, 78 Votes)
  • Yes - would consider it (39%, 52 Votes)
  • Yes - have already tried (3%, 4 Votes)

Total Voters: 134

Start Date: May 21, 2012 @ 2:00 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Should companies be able to patent genetic material?
  • No (86%, 59 Votes)
  • Yes - but with open access (10%, 7 Votes)
  • Yes - to recover costs (4%, 3 Votes)

Total Voters: 69

Start Date: May 21, 2012 @ 2:00 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Should children be restricted from playing a sport where concussion is a risk?
  • No - exercise is more important (52%, 47 Votes)
  • No - the risks are minimal (27%, 24 Votes)
  • Yes - the risk is too high (21%, 19 Votes)

Total Voters: 90

Start Date: May 14, 2012 @ 2:00 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Would you support more media reporting of suicide?
  • Yes - but under strict controls (46%, 42 Votes)
  • Yes - it highlights the problem (31%, 28 Votes)
  • No (23%, 21 Votes)

Total Voters: 91

Start Date: May 14, 2012 @ 2:00 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Do you think a return to shorter medical training would affect the quality of patient care?
  • Yes - would make it worse (49%, 80 Votes)
  • No (31%, 50 Votes)
  • Yes - would make it better (20%, 33 Votes)

Total Voters: 163

Start Date: May 7, 2012 @ 2:00 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Should mandatory performance testing be introduced for older doctors?
  • No - on a needs basis only (61%, 172 Votes)
  • Yes - it's essential (25%, 70 Votes)
  • No (14%, 40 Votes)

Total Voters: 282

Start Date: May 7, 2012 @ 2:00 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Poll

Are you comfortable asking patients about their drug and alcohol use?
  • Yes - it's important information (91%, 77 Votes)
  • No - but I do try (9%, 8 Votes)
  • No - I avoid it (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 85

Start Date: April 30, 2012 @ 2:00 pm
End Date: No Expiry