https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/33327 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:54:11 GMT 2026-04-09T16:54:11Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/4477 Title: The new Mental Health Act and the family doctor Authors: Camilleri, Miriam Abstract: The new Mental Health Act (2012), is expected to enter fully into force in October 2014. This Act will completely replace the Mental Health Act which we have known and worked with over the last 30 years. Essentially this new Law will bring with it challenges and opportunities for all health care professionals involved in the care of persons with mental disorders. The new Mental Health Act follows the trend of modern legislation, which essentially adopts an individual human rights approach and places an emphasis on the protection of such rights in vulnerable groups in society, in this case persons with a mental disorder. The Act also mirrors the wider changes in knowledge, perception and attitudes towards mental diseases and mental health which have taken shape over the past decades. The new Mental Health Act provides the family doctor with a modern legislative framework which promotes the rights of the person with mental disorder whilst ensuring the required level of protection. Mon, 01 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/4477 2014-09-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/4476 Title: Urinary tract infections in the community Authors: Bonnici, Jason J. Abstract: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are defined as significant bacteriuria in the setting of symptoms of cystitis/pyelonephritis. Urine dipstick is diagnostic in most cases. Urinalysis and Microscopy (U&M) and Culture and Sensitivity (C&S) prior to starting antibiotic therapy is indicated for the diagnosis and as an aid to the correct management of UTIs in certain settings. Antibiotics to treat UTIs must be carefully chosen and their prescribed duration depends on the type of UTI. Over-the-counter products for the treatment and prevention of UTIs are available: these include cranberry products and potassium citrate. Recurrent UTIs in females, UTIs in catheterized men, pyelonephritis and UTIs with unusual organisms require further investigation. Mon, 01 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/4476 2014-09-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/4475 Title: Journal of the Malta College of Family Doctors : volume 3 : issue 2 Authors: Mallia, Pierre Abstract: 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. Description: Contents: FPs and the Mental Health Act - Pierre Mallia Mon, 01 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/4475 2014-09-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/4474 Title: Good parenting Authors: Galea, Marthese; Sciberras, Christopher; Mangion, Mariella; Galea, Christine Abstract: Doctors need to realize that when one of their patients becomes a parent all of a sudden, everyone around them becomes an expert on parenting. They will start getting plenty of advice which will not always be the right one. That is where we, as doctors need to be vigilant. Parenthood can be very difficult. There is no right or wrong way of bringing up a child. This article is intended to give you the tools so you can give your patients the best advice based on the latest scientific evidence. Keep in mind that the evidence suggests that parents are happier than non-parents regardless of how tired they might feel at the end of the day. As Nelson et al. (2013) suggested, parents feel most fulfilled when they raise their children, as compared to the fulfillment they obtain from doing other things. Mon, 01 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/4474 2014-09-01T00:00:00Z