Letters

Study failed to acknowledge its own limitations and the hand hygiene advances already made

Andrew J Stewardson · Philip Russo · M Lindsay Grayson

In reply: Any concerns that our finding may undermine the HHA program should be redirected to addressing doctors’ underperformance

Mary-Louise McLaws · Syed Azim

Does doctors’ non-compliance result from a flaw in the protocol?

Sara L Barnes

In reply: The protocol is not flawed or unreasonable, but it is difficult to put into practice

Gwendolyn L Gilbert

Seeking reassurance for consumers and health professionals

Debra S Kennedy

In reply: The emergency principle may be applied legally without any prior approval or documentation

Kerri Eagle · Christopher J Ryan

One thing is clear: what is considered teaching is not agreed on

Shyan L L Goh

Much more is involved in intern training than the formal and informal teaching measured

R Kim Oates · Kerry J Goulston

Consider all the evidence to ensure safe stewardship of PIVCs

Diana Egerton-Warburton · George Braitberg · Anthony Kambourakis

Prompt use of replacement glucocorticoids is crucial

Sunita M C De Sousa · Georgina V Long · Katherine T Tonks

Often recommended, but do they work?

Peter J Collignon

Evidence is positive — for now

Robert I Menzies · Vicki L Krause · Peter B McIntyre

Health librarians are an important resource supporting doctors’ decisions and advice to patients

Gemma Siemensma

Australia’s health policy will need to reflect the new international goals

Cindy Shannon · Claire E Brolan · Deepa Gajjar

Children in out-of-home placements have complex health needs

Klaus Martin Beckmann

Increasing school-leaver enrolments and offering fewer graduate-entry places may explain gender bias

Natasha Behrendorff · David Liu

Change in the two domestic entry pathways may be one of several contributing factors

Mavourneen Casey · Diann S Eley

Too much alcohol is not the only hazard at the pub

Chameen Samarawickrama · John Leaney · Stephanie Watson

Linkage is arduous and prone to errors

Jessica L Harding · Jonathan E Shaw · Dianna J Magliano

Little data linkage occurs in Australian primary care: we can do better

Danielle Mazza · Lyle R Turner · Christopher Pearce

Screening has proven benefits, and a nationally consistent approach is needed

on behalf of the Disorders of Sex Development Subcommittee, Australasian Paediatric Endocrine Group

Is inhospital transmission of C. difficile lower than previously thought?

Nelly E P Engelhardt · David B McGechie

The MJA archive needs to be fully available online

Paul A L Lancaster