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Allied Skills
Service to the Medical Community
- Writing reports.
Research
- Evidence-based
medicine and evidence-based guidelines.
- Statistical methods.
- Study design and research methodology.
Learning and
Learning Methods
- Presentational
skills.
- Literature searches.
- Computer-assisted
learning.
- Peer review.
- Formal teaching of nurses and other health professionals.
Indigenous Health
- A respect for the
background and culture of indigenous patients. This includes the development
of a nondiscriminatory attitude when dealing with indigenous patients.
- The ability to communicate clearly, considerately and sensitively with indigenous patients.
Mental Health
of Health Professionals
- Recognising stress
in self and others, and the ability to deal with stress and support
medical colleagues and allied health workers.
- Recognising when there is a need to seek support or advice from work colleagues.
Rural Health
- Understanding hospital
and community-based resources available for patients and caregivers
in rural areas.
- An understanding
of population-based needs assessment of health care in rural areas.
- Understanding of
health service management and health economics in rural areas.
- Understanding the use of 'telemedicine' in practising health in rural areas.
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