13,218 research outputs found
Education in Family Medicine : What has been achieved?
No full textContents: Education... historical landmarks - Pierre Mallia; The Malta College of Family Doctors and the Royal College of General Practitioners - John V. Howard; The MRCGP [INT] Qualification and Programme - Adrian Freeman; Malta from the view of an External
Development Advisor - Jeremy Stupple; The Specialist Training Programme in Family Medicine - Malta - Mario R. Sammut and Gunther Abela; Psychometrics – MCFD/MRCGP[INT] summative examination - Dominic Agius; Continued professional development - Philip Sciortino; The Diploma in Family Practice in retrospect - Pierre Mallia; Report on MCFD Assessment Course - Renzo De GabrieleThe mission of the Journal of the Malta College of Family Doctors
(JMCFD) is to deliver accurate, relevant and inspiring research, continued
medical education and debate in family medicine with the aim of
encouraging improved patient care through academic development of
the discipline. As the main official publication of the Malta College of
Family Doctors, the JMCFD strives to achieve its role to disseminate
information on the objectives and activities of the College.peer-reviewe
JMCFD
No full textContents: Accreditation by the Royal College
of General Practitioners - Pierre Mallia; MCFD Education secretariat - Doreen CassarThe mission of the Journal of the Malta College of Family Doctors
(JMCFD) is to deliver accurate, relevant and inspiring research, continued
medical education and debate in family medicine with the aim of
encouraging improved patient care through academic development of
the discipline. The JMCFD strives to achieve its role to disseminate
information on the objectives and activities of the College.peer-reviewe
Early cardiac surgery in Malta
No full textCardiac surgery in Malta started in 1918 with the removal of a bullet from the left ventricle. The second operation took place almost thirty years later with the ligation of a persistent ductus arteriosus. During the next thirty five years close ties with the UK were fostered and Maltese patients were sent there for specialist treatment and surgery. By the early 1980's patients were being investigated in Malta and visiting teams from the UK performed surgery both here and abroad. This expanding service was a prelude to the setting up of a permanent local service, which began operations in 1995.peer-reviewe
The Scarabaeoidea of the Maltese Islands (Central Mediterranean) (Coleoptera)
No full textThe Scarabaeoidea of the families Trogidae, Geotrupidae,
Hybosoridae and Scarabaeidae from the Maltese islands are reviewed. A total of
54 species are included of which the following eight species represent new records
for this archipelago: Trox fabricii and T. scaber in Trogidae; Aphodius beduinus,
A. algiricus, Amphimallon (?) scutellare, Aplidia hirticollis, Protaetia opaca and
Lasiotrichius succinctus in Scarabaeidae. Of these, the record of Aplidia hirticollis,
previously endemic to southern Italy, extends its distributional range further south
and that of Lasiotrichius succinctus is based on intercepted material and its local
establishment is not confi rmed. A number of species are based on old records and
were not collected again recently pointing out to the possible extinction of these
species from Malta. The almost complete absence of grazing animals in Malta may
have contributed substantially for the disappearance of species associated with
animal dung. Thirteen previously recorded species of Scarabaeoidea from Malta are
being excluded from the Maltese fauna.peer-reviewe
Training & assessment
No full textContents: Specialisation and training - Pierre MalliaJournal of the Malta College of Family Doctors
The mission of the Journal of the Malta College of Family Doctors
(JMCFD) is to deliver accurate, relevant and inspiring research, continued
medical education and debate in family medicine with the aim of
encouraging improved patient care through academic development of
the discipline. The JMCFD strives to achieve its role to disseminate
information on the objectives and activities of the College.peer-reviewe
Social interaction of cancer survivors in Malta : a sociological analysis
No full textThis research analyzes social interaction of cancer patients in Malta. In particular it applies a qualitative sociological approach to verify how cancer patients interact with family members and society. The research concludes that social interaction of cancer survivors in Malta is characterized by mixed experiences, but at the same time, all cancer patients emphasize the importance of family support. A major finding is that cancer patients do not simply receive support from family members, but also provide it themselves to their relatives. This is not an intended effect of cancer survivorship, but nevertheless it helps strengthen social bonds within families of cancer patients.peer-reviewe
Declining Visceral Leishmaniasis in Malta
No full textAims: To study visceral leishmaniasis (VL) trends in Malta. Methods: Analysis of epidemiological and clinical trends, a veterinary questionnaire and questioning a canine laboratory testing facility. Results: A decline in VL in the past 25 years (1980-2005) was noted for both paediatric (p<0.001) and adult (p=0.002) populations. No seasonal variation in infection rates was found. Serological testing was reliable and a useful adjunct to bone marrow diagnosis. Treatment with sodium stibogluconate was highly effective and there were no permanent sequelae associated with disease or treatment. Vets are encountering less canine VL with no differences in localities Discussion: The decline in VL was paralleled by a decline in the stray canine reservoir population and by better management of canine infection in both sanctuaries and in domestic settings.peer-reviewe
Before the birth of real popular education in British Colonial Malta (1800-1836)
No full textBefore Britain took over the Maltese Islands, the latter did not have any real school structure. Even with the arrival ofthe British in 1800, little changed for the first three decades. Malta had only some private schools. which were run by afewforeign and local teachers, and a number ofnormal schools run as semi-charitable institutions. Gozo fared even worse. The local Roman Catholic Church did not help much to promote education along this period and the colollial government did not show any particular verve towards the opening of schools for the populace. Things only began to change when (j Royal Commission visited Malta in 1836.peer-reviewe
Adult education in Malta
No full textThis book provides a historical overview and critical analysis of adult education provision in Malta and Gozo till 2006. It should b of interest to students of education and specifically the history, philosophy and sociology of education and adult education in particular. It analyses contemporary issues and provides a comprehensive list of references on adult education in Malta and Gozo till 2006. It concludes with a chronology of significant events and landmarks in adult education and a list of agencies in the field.peer-reviewe
Child health
No full textContents: President’s address
at the MMCFD graduation
of vocational trainees, 25 March 2014 - Pierre Mallia; MMCFD Graduation Photos 25 March 2014The mission of the Journal of the Malta College of Family Doctors
(JMCFD) is to deliver accurate, relevant and inspiring research, continued
medical education and debate in family medicine with the aim of
encouraging improved patient care through academic development of
the discipline. The JMCFD strives to achieve its role to disseminate
information on the objectives and activities of the College.peer-reviewe
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