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ngchmd
Verbose member
Malaysia
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 Posted - 04/12/2005 : 22:18:29
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Things have improved, but still these scenarios still happen sometimes, I was told. Any other interesting experiences or stoires?
These are interesting stories of the past. However, we have "progressed" and such practices should rarely occur now.
20 years ago, I brought up a problem case for discussion with Dr. Pounder (a famous gastroenterologist from London) regarding a patient with intermittent jaundice in the medical ward who remained undiagnosed. My question was how to determine the cause of the jaundice in this patient who was in a hospital with no ultrasound facilities.
He did not solve my problem, but his answer was "tepat": "No hospital should be without an ultrasound."
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UK Doc
Friendly member
United Kingdom
461 Posts |
Posted - 04/12/2005 : 23:14:56
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| Yup, for the scenario of post partum haemorrhage, the question in court will be why was the delivery carried out in a hospital that has no facility to deal with any potential complication. |
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ch hu
Friendly member
Malaysia
156 Posts |
Posted - 14/12/2005 : 03:49:05
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| WHAT IS THE PERCENTAGE OF DOCTORS IN MALAYSIA SPECIALISE? WHAT ABOUT THE BREAKDOWN % OF DIFFERENT SPECIALTIES? |
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dobbs
MMR Director
Domestic Engineer
Malaysia
1265 Posts |
Posted - 14/12/2005 : 06:53:08
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Guess you can try searching in the Academy of Medicine register of 1,778 specialists. However not all specialists would be members of the Academy.
http://www.acadmed.org.my/html/index.shtml |
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palmdoc
MMR CEO
Blogger
Malaysia
2033 Posts |
Posted - 14/12/2005 : 09:37:35
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| So if there are about 20,000 doctors than I guess a ballpark figure would be about 10%? |
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ch hu
Friendly member
Malaysia
156 Posts |
Posted - 14/12/2005 : 18:26:11
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| WNAT WOULD BE THE IDEAL % OF SPECIALISTS VS NON-SPECIALISTS IN OUR SETTING? DOES OUR GOVERNMENT HAVE SOME TARGETS? |
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masdie
Regular member
37 Posts |
Posted - 14/12/2005 : 23:49:58
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| I'm not sure if this fits in here but I have a question. Is it possible for a family practitioner to work in a hospital in M'sia? Which department will he be working under? Any qualifications needed? |
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dobbs
MMR Director
Domestic Engineer
Malaysia
1265 Posts |
Posted - 15/12/2005 : 06:17:13
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| Ch hu: In case you are unaware, on the Internet, posting in all capitals is the same as shouting and as such is considered rude. So pls leave your CAPS LOCK off. TQ |
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ch hu
Friendly member
Malaysia
156 Posts |
Posted - 15/12/2005 : 17:30:53
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Dobbs. Thank you for your advice and instruction. Indeed, I was not aware of that. Sorry.
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ch hu
Friendly member
Malaysia
156 Posts |
Posted - 18/12/2005 : 20:50:05
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What is the actual areas of work of general surgeons in these days of subspecialisation? Thyroids are taken by ENT/ Head and Neck Surgeons, and there are colorectal surgeons and also gastroenterologists doing lot of procedures, hepato-biliary surgeons, urologists/renal surgeons, skin/plastic surgeons, vascular surgeons etc?! In private, is it better to label yourself a general surgeon with special interest in some areas or a subspecialist?
What about physicians--is it better to label oneslf as general physician and subspecialisation such as nephrologist or cardiologist etc or just plain subspecialist? |
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ch hu
Friendly member
Malaysia
156 Posts |
Posted - 23/12/2005 : 20:01:27
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| One specialist colleague commented that modern day specialists must be have one 'must have' 'qualification'--- computer savvy, able to use multimedia applications in all fields, including daily work, communication, education-self and to teach and using it to conduct research etc. Please comment. |
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ch hu
Friendly member
Malaysia
156 Posts |
Posted - 28/12/2005 : 18:41:12
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| I was asked this question: Who are the specialists in sexual health--physicians, O&G consultants, urologists or those with diplomas in sexual health/the royal colleges? This is a hot topic among the education planners and the media especially in the midst of debate of sex education in schools. Please comment. |
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ViTaMiN
Just lurking
Malaysia
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Posted - 11/01/2006 : 11:44:15
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Haluu..
Juz need sum info from u senior guys out there :) I consider myself a fresh doctor, BUT already doing gp (permanently)..long story..but anyway, as someone who is no more serving the government, what options are there for me to further my studies? I feel kinda empty (meaning 'intracerebral'ly) juz sitting at my desk instead of the usual running around in busy wards..someone suggested MRCGP..no can do..anything local?? One more thing,where can i look up for personal insurance for gps ? Thnx! Happy New Year!~*
{{You Only Get What You Give}} |
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plhon
Chatty member
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Posted - 11/01/2006 : 21:52:26
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Originally posted by ViTaMiN
Haluu..
Juz need sum info from u senior guys out there :) I consider myself a fresh doctor, BUT already doing gp (permanently)..long story..but anyway, as someone who is no more serving the government, what options are there for me to further my studies? I feel kinda empty (meaning 'intracerebral'ly) juz sitting at my desk instead of the usual running around in busy wards..someone suggested MRCGP..no can do..anything local?? One more thing,where can i look up for personal insurance for gps ? Thnx! Happy New Year!~*
{{You Only Get What You Give}}
Plenty, depending on your interest.
Occupational health -- distance learning from Edith Cowan University (ECU), part time from Uni Putra Mal (UPM). There are others.
Fam Med.. M. Med distance learning from ECU, Monash uni. FRACGP conjoint exam with academy of fam. med malaysia.
Palliative Care- distance learning from ECU
Dip. in Primary Care dermatology. Uni of Wales.
Dip. in Reproductive med. -- UPM
Others may like to contribute.
Insurance for GPs -- Take advantage of your MMA membership for their insurance services. This may include personal accident ins, special clinic insurance (make sure it includes public liablilty just in case someone falls in your clinic and decide to sue). Also cover yourself for robbery, cash in transit etc. Obviously professional imdemity is a must, preferably MPS or medical defence malaysia. Needless to say, hosp + surgical ins. knowing the cost of med rx nowadays. Get a term life insurance to protect your dependents.
Have a good day. |
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k.h.
Verbose member
Malaysia
1759 Posts |
Posted - 12/01/2006 : 12:33:48
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Plenty, depending on your interest.
Good suggestions, but all those paper chase cost money.Ask yourself whether you wish to compete with your chldren on limited educational fund, or if yo have the money, spend more time with the family
(mind you, your children are more yours when they are young; as they aged, you have to share them with others etc)
In a cyber age, there are so many ways to keep one occupy for free, for instance, interact in MMR! attend free CME, voluntary works of sorts, new hobbies etc.
Basically, it all depends on whether you wish to educate your professional aspect further or the social etc aspect.For instance, learn about parenting skill and education, family dynamics, wine appreciation,poetry, gossiping, finding MOL etc etc.
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