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Looks into the Australian academicians' complaint about the federal Department of Employment, Education and Training's research grants awarding system. Rating for published materials; Formula for awarding research grants.

Despite pronounced reductions in child mortality in industrialised countries, variations exist within and between countries. Many child deaths are preventable, and much could he done to further reduce mortality. For the family, their community, and professionals caring for them, every child’s death is a tragedy. Systematic review of all child deaths is grounded in respect for the rights of children and their families, and aimed towards the prevention of future child deaths. In a Series of three papers, we discuss child death in high-income countries in the context of evolving child death review processes. This paper outlines the background to and development of child death review in the USA, England, Australia, and New Zealand. We consider the purpose, process, and outputs of child death review, and discuss how these factors can contribute to a greater understanding of children’s deaths and to knowledge for the prevention of future child deaths. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Reports on the changes in health policy in Australia. Issue of the medical workforce as priority; Argument of the Victorian Health Department paper on the notion of supplier-induced demand; Recommendations of the Victorian paper; Main policy challenge from New South Wales; Focus of the policy; Important feature of the draft policy; Switch of focus from policy to personality.

Comments on several papers issued by Australia's National Health Strategy review. Pathology diagnostic services; Co-payments for medical services; Calls for restructuring the whole health-care system.

Profiles Stephen R. Leeder, dean of the faculty of medicine at the University of Sydney, New South Wales and academic public health physician in Australia. Questions on his most influential teachers, the research paper most affecting his work; How he relaxes; His greatest regret and greatest love; Complementary medicines; How he would like to die.

States the Australian Medical Association published a policy paper in June 1998 dealing with the working arrangements for young doctors in Australian hospitals. Effect of current practices on the health and work performance of the physicians; Project to improve problems associated with the hours of work for junior doctors.