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The humanistic side of medical education.
Authors: Benatar S PMID: 26046147 [PubMed - in process]
Source: South African Medical Journal - June 6, 2015 Category: African Health Tags: S Afr Med J Source Type: research

South African medical students' perceptions and knowledge about antibiotic resistance and appropriate prescribing: Are we providing adequate training to future prescribers?
CONCLUSION: There are low levels of confidence with regard to antibiotic prescribing among final-year medical students in SA, and most students would like more education in this area. Perceptions that ABR is less of a problem in their local setting may contribute to inappropriate prescribing behaviours. Differences exist between medical schools in knowledge about antibiotic use, with suboptimal scores across institutions. The introduction and use of antibiotic prescribing guidelines and greater contact with specialists in antibiotic prescribing may improve prescribing behaviours. PMID: 28492121 [PubMed - in process]
Source: South African Medical Journal - May 13, 2017 Category: African Health Tags: S Afr Med J Source Type: research

Medical certification of death in South Africa--moving forward.
This article reflects on the lessons learnt from the training and highlights issues that need to be addressed to improve medical certification and cause-of-death data in SA. The DNF should be completed truthfully and accurately, and confidentiality of the information on the form should be maintained. The underlying cause of death should be entered on the lowest completed line in the cause-of-death section, and if appropriate, HIV should be entered here. Exclusion clauses for HIV in life insurance policies with Association of Savings and Investments South Africa companies were scrapped in 2005. Interactive workshops provide...
Source: South African Medical Journal - June 6, 2015 Category: African Health Tags: S Afr Med J Source Type: research

Looking back, moving forward: 50 years of South African Medical Research Council alcohol-related publications.
Conclusion. The SAMRC has contributed substantially to the growing field of alcohol research in SA, but gaps in areas such as alcohol policy evaluation, alcohol and its association with TB and cancer, and interventional research, are evident. PMID: 32252865 [PubMed - in process]
Source: South African Medical Journal - April 8, 2020 Category: African Health Tags: S Afr Med J Source Type: research

Predictors of unplanned pregnancies among female students at South African Technical and Vocational Education and Training colleges: Findings from the 2014 Higher Education and Training HIV and AIDS survey.
CONCLUSIONS: The high level of unplanned pregnancies is indicative of the state of women's reproductive health services at SA TVET colleges. The findings suggest that certain groups of female students are at increased risk of unplanned pregnancy and would benefit from targeted family planning interventions tailored to their needs. PMID: 30004333 [PubMed - in process]
Source: South African Medical Journal - July 15, 2018 Category: African Health Tags: S Afr Med J Source Type: research

Comparison of the prevalence and characteristics of inpatient adverse events using medical records review and incident reporting.
CONCLUSIONS: Review of medical records is preferable to incident reporting in determining the prevalence of AEs in health facilities with limited inpatient quality improvement experience. Further research is needed to determine whether staff education and a positive culture change through promotion of non-punitive UE reporting or a combination of approaches would improve the comprehensiveness of AE reporting. PMID: 27725024 [PubMed - in process]
Source: South African Medical Journal - October 12, 2016 Category: African Health Tags: S Afr Med J Source Type: research

The National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (NEHAWU) strikes: South Africa's healthcare battlefield.
Authors: Dhai A, Mahomed S Abstract The right to strike is a fundamental right entrenched in section 23 of the Bill of Rights. Strikes are an almost everyday occurrence in South Africa and strikes in healthcare facilities raise difficult and complex moral and ethical questions. The right to strike is conditionally limited by section 36 of the Constitution and for workers engaging in essential services it is further limited under section 65 of the Labour Relations Act. Healthcare practitioners, including emergency care personnel, and much-needed healthcare facilities have come under attack during the National Educat...
Source: South African Medical Journal - September 6, 2018 Category: African Health Tags: S Afr Med J Source Type: research

The burden of depression and anxiety among medical students in South Africa: A cross-sectional survey at the University of Cape Town.
CONCLUSIONS: Nearly one in four students reported depression/anxiety diagnoses and were on psychotropic medication, significantly more than age-based expectations. Even more screened positive for risk of depression/anxiety. Our findings indicate that medical students, particularly females, are at a significantly increased risk of depression and anxiety disorders. Results suggest that the 2016 student protests may have had a direct impact on the mental state of students. Multidisciplinary efforts should be targeted at initiatives to strengthen mental wellbeing and institutional culture around mental health. These efforts ma...
Source: South African Medical Journal - December 24, 2019 Category: African Health Tags: S Afr Med J Source Type: research

A complementary model for medical subspecialty training in South Africa.
Authors: Dalmeyer JP, Struwig M, Kruger TF Abstract The shortage of healthcare workers and doctors in the developing world compared with the developed world is problematic, and will continue to be so owing to the ongoing migration of qualified professionals and the inability of the state to remedy the shortfalls. This will seriously hamper the government's National Health Insurance plan and the sustainability of South Africa (SA)'s healthcare sector. Furthermore, it is well known that the duration of medical training in SA is exceptionally long, which discourages trainees. Medical corporates have taken a li...
Source: South African Medical Journal - May 5, 2016 Category: African Health Tags: S Afr Med J Source Type: research

Creative Arts in Humane Medicine. Ed. by Cheryl McLean. Alberta: Brush Education Inc., 2014. ISBN 978-155059454-6.
Authors: Garisch D PMID: 29183434 [PubMed]
Source: South African Medical Journal - December 3, 2017 Category: African Health Tags: S Afr Med J Source Type: research

The National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (NEHAWU) strikes.
Authors: Robinson AKL, Variava E Abstract PMID: 30645951 [PubMed - in process]
Source: South African Medical Journal - January 17, 2019 Category: African Health Tags: S Afr Med J Source Type: research

The National Asthma Education Programme and asthma in Africa.
Authors: Verwey C Abstract PMID: 31266569 [PubMed - in process]
Source: South African Medical Journal - July 5, 2019 Category: African Health Tags: S Afr Med J Source Type: research

Climate change and adolescents in South Africa: The role of youth activism and the health sector in safeguarding adolescents' health and education.
Authors: Chersich MF, Scorgie F, Wright CY, Mullick S, Mathee A, Hess J, Richter M, Rees H PMID: 31635581 [PubMed - in process]
Source: South African Medical Journal - October 24, 2019 Category: African Health Tags: S Afr Med J Source Type: research

Mind the message: Referral letter quality at a South African medical outpatient department.
CONCLUSIONS: Most letters lacked important clinical information, probably because of a combination of factors: gaps in clinical knowledge of referring clinicians who service a population with a high burden of disease and complex pathology; under-resourced peripheral healthcare clinics; inadequate staff-to-patient ratios; and time constraints. A suggested focus for improvement is education at undergraduate and postgraduate level, which should emphasise preparation for community service, specifically highlighting techniques for preparing good-quality referrals. PMID: 32657724 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: South African Medical Journal - July 14, 2020 Category: African Health Tags: S Afr Med J Source Type: research

Multimorbidity in a large district hospital: A descriptive cross-sectional study.
CONCLUSIONS: Chronic conditions, particularly HIV, TB and non-communicable diseases, represented much of the disease profile in the internal medicine department. Of the comorbidities investigated, the greatest contributor to length of stay was HIV/TB co-infection. Factors such as HIV, TB and substance use that increase length of stay cannot be impacted upon by the district hospital staff in isolation. To improve the health of communities, we require partnerships between doctors, community health providers and patients with their families. Multimorbidity was widespread, suggesting the need to include an understanding of mul...
Source: South African Medical Journal - December 23, 2017 Category: African Health Tags: S Afr Med J Source Type: research