https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/33330 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:17:10 GMT 2026-04-04T06:17:10Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/4496 Title: Journal of the Malta College of Family Doctors : volume 3 : issue 3 Authors: Mallia, Pierre Abstract: Journal 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. Description: Contents: Specialisation and training - Pierre Mallia Mon, 01 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/4496 2014-12-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/4495 Title: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder : an overview Authors: Galea, Christine; Sciberras, Christopher; Galea, Marthese Abstract: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioural disorder found more commonly, but not exclusively, in school-age children. The hallmarks of the condition are inattention and hyperactivity/ impulsivity, which often go together. Although the term ADHD was coined relatively recently, ADHD has in fact been described as early as 1902. This review article will go through the most important historical aspects of the condition, and will also give an account of what is known about the aetiology of ADHD. The diagnostic criteria issued by the American Psychiatric Association in DSM-5, have been last updated in May 2013. This article will highlight the differences between DSM-5 and the previous version, DSM-IV-TR, and will also touch upon the latest developments in electroencephalographybased investigations and imaging studies for ADHD. Although the condition cannot be cured, symptoms can be managed using various modalities such as behaviour intervention strategies and medication, such that the individual affected by ADHD can have the least possible disruption to social and academic functioning. Mon, 01 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/4495 2014-12-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/4494 Title: Work-based assessment within Malta’s specialist training programme in family medicine Authors: Sammut, Mario R.; Abela, Gunther Abstract: The Specialist Training Programme in Family Medicine (STPFM) – Malta was drawn up by the Malta College of Family Doctors in 2006, approved by Malta’s Specialist Accreditation Committee, and launched in 2007 by the Primary Health Care Department and the Malta College of Family Doctors. This article regarding the work-based assessment of specialist training in family medicine in Malta was prepared by consulting various local / international documents and publications that are related to general practice / family medicine and its teaching, appraisal and assessment. Assessment of family doctors should consider their actual performance of different tasks in diverse settings of daily practice; this is carried out on-site by direct observation of the practitioner at the work-place (work-based assessment) using different methods. Mon, 01 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/4494 2014-12-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/4493 Title: Hospice Malta Authors: Zammit, Anna Abstract: Hospice Malta is a voluntary organisation inspired by Christian values. It exists to provide and promote the highest standards of palliative care for persons with cancer, motor neurone disease and other terminal disease. It also aims to help and support their families. Palliative care in Malta is offered free of charge by Hospice Malta in the community, day therapy unit and through hospital support. There is also an in-patient palliative care unit in Boffa Hospital where patients are admitted for symptom control or during the terminal phase. Mon, 01 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/4493 2014-12-01T00:00:00Z