Diana Egerton-Warburton OAM (born 1965) is an Australian medical professional, specialising in emergency medicine.[1] Egerton-Warburton serves as the director of Emergency Medicine Research at Monash Medical Centre[2] and Medical Co-chair at Monash University of the Monash Emergency Research Collaborative (MERC).[3]
Diana Egerton-Warburton | |
|---|---|
| Born | Diana Johnston 21 August 1965 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Alma mater | St Hilda’s School, Perth |
| Partner | Sandra Bonavia |
| Children | Leo and Eve |
| Awards | OAM |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Emergency medicine |
| Institutions | Monash Health, Monash University |
Life and background
editEgerton-Warburton was educated at St Hilda's School Perth, Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School [Bunbury], the University of Western Australia (MB, BS), Monash University (MPH, MClinEpi)and she was awarded Fellowship of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM) in 1997. Her relatives include the Drake-Brockman, Goyder and Roberts families, as well as her Egerton-Warburton wine-making cousins.[4][5]
Egerton-Warburton is best known for her research into Australia's drinking culture.[6][7][8][9][10] She is an executive member of the National Alliance for Action on Alcohol and serves on the board of the Australian National Advisory Council for Alcohol and Drugs.[11]
From 1997 until 2000, Egerton-Warburton was President of the Australasian Society for Emergency Medicine.[12] In 2013, she was awarded the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine's teaching excellence medal.[13] In 2016, the Australian Medical Association awarded Egerton-Warburton with the Women in Medicine Award in recognition for her contribution to the development of emergency medicine.[14]
VicHealth recognised Egerton-Warburton and her Australasian College of Emergency Medicine team at the 2017 VicHealth Awards for their Alcohol Harm Snapshot Survey.[15][16]
Egerton-Warburton joined the Victorian Honour Roll of Women in 2018,[17][18] and in 2020 was awarded the Order of Australia Medal.[19][20]
Opinions
editA vocal critic of Australia's drinking habits, Egerton-Warburton is opposed to alcohol-orientated public holidays and events such as Australia Day and the annual Beer Can Regatta in Darwin.[21] According to Egerton-Warburton, doctors consider Australia Day to be the busiest day for the "national sport of getting drunk".[22][23]
Egerton-Warburton has previously called for the sale of alcoholic drinks to be banned after 10 pm, to limit the burden hospital emergency departments face by admitted alcohol-affected patients during the night.[24] She has also been critical of the media's focus on the so-called "ice epidemic" because she believes compared to issues caused by alcohol consumption, methamphetamine use is "a very small issue".[25][26]
See also
edit- Colonel Peter Egerton-Warburton (ancestor)
References
edit- ^ Dr. Diana Egerton-Warburton, FemInEM. Accessed 12 November 2018.
- ^ Marks, Katherine (10 October 2018) Diana Egerton-Warburton receives academic promotion at Monash University, Medicine News, Monash University. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ "Monash Emergency Research Collaborative : About Us". Monash University.
- ^ www.liquorbaronscarlisle.com.au
- ^ www.burkespeerage.com
- ^ Crouch, Bread (22 December 2013) Doctors demand action as drunks clog up our hospital wards, news.com.au. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ Bourne, James (2 January 2014) Doctors face 'three-decade fight' against alcohol abuse, Radio National Breakfast, ABC Radio. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ Edwards, Michael (6 March 2015) Alcohol bought at stores fuelling violence, AM, ABC Radio. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ Griffiths, Meredith (24 November 2015) Alcohol to blame for one in 12 visits to emergency rooms, AM, ABC Radio. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ Swannell, Cate (12 November 2018) Early closing laws and alcohol-related injuries, Episode 14 (2018), MJA Podcasts, Volume 2018, Issue 4. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ Egerton-Warburton, Diana (26 February 2018) Fewer alcohol-related visits to inner Sydney emergency room since 'lockout laws' introduced - Disclosure Statement, The Conversation. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ (April 2018) Monash alcohol expert on a roll, Health Victoria, Victorian Government. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ (25 October 2018) 'Tom has always had a special place in my heart', Australian College for Emergency Medicine. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ (27 May 2016) Emergency physician with passion for public health awarded AMA honour, Australian Medical Association. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ (6 December 2017) ACEM receive VicHealth Award for alcohol abuse and harm, Scoop Independent News. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ (14 December 2017) Champions of health promotion announced at VicHealth Awards, VicHealth. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ Associate Professor Diana Egerton-Warburton Archived 24 April 2018 at the Wayback Machine, Victorian Honour Roll of Women, Victorian Government. Accessed 12 November 2018.
- ^ "Victorian Honour Roll of Women" (PDF).
- ^ www.gg.gov.au
- ^ www.monash.edu
- ^ Ellen, Rose; Terzon, Emilia (28 July 2015) Darwin's Beer Can Regatta sends bad message on drinking to children, doctor warns, ABC News. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ (24 January 2014) Australia Day boozing not something to inspire national pride, The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ Stark, Jill (24 January 2017) Comment: January 26 has a drinking problem. We need an intervention., SBS. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ Powley, Katherine (28 January 2016) Australia Day drunks frighten patients, children away from Victorian emergency departments, news.com.au. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ Lauder, Simon (24 June 2015) Claims 'confected' ice epidemic harming alcohol program, PM, ABC Radio. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ Kennedy, Jean (24 November 2015) Alcohol-affected patients at emergency departments 'more disruptive than those on ice', researcher says, ABC News. Retrieved 12 November 2018.