Black Bank Wiki now requires username/password for access

In an effort to eliminate the recent spate of spam postings on the wiki, a username & password is now required to access the Wiki. These details are the SAME as used for the Bulletin Board. See the section below titled "Bulletin Board Access" for details.

The Bulletin Board is NOW active

The new Board uses the SAME username and password as the old one. For new users, the details are in the following section titled "Bulletin Board Access".

The new Board uses open-source software known as "phpBB". The discussion is divided into sections so you can post more specifically than was possible previously. You also have to register to be able to make posts to the Board. You will have to enter a username and password (of your choice) to register, and then to log-on each time you want to post on the Board. After registering, you will receive a verification message sent to the email address you enter.

This 'double log-in' can be annoying. However, the first log-on is an effective anti-spam measure, and the 2nd individual log-in identifies you to the Board. Other users can send private messages to you on the Board. You can set your browser to remember your log-on details so you do not have to enter them every time.

Finally, the OLD Bulletin Board can still be accessed here if you want to review or search old posts.

Bulletin Board Access

Access requires a username & password. This is an anti-Spam measure which has proven very successful. The log-in details are requested only the first time you access the Board in any browser session. These required details are:

• Username: Just enter the word that is in this graphic:
• Password: The password is the generic drug name that is the answer to the following question: "What hologenated vol-agent caused problems due to HePToX?" The question is a bit cryptic to obscure the answer from spammers. The first time you log-in from your computer, check the "Remember my password" box.

This solution to the spammer problem is not perfect but should make it not worth the effort. Any that get through will be deleted, so it will be a lot of effort for little return.

If you are having difficulty with the above password, then send me an email for advice at: kbrandis@bluebottle.com  (This is an anti-spam email address: your email is not delivered to me until you confirm that the sending email is correct.)

PayPal for Overseas Purchasers

UPDATE 12th Nov 06: Now accepting PayPal in more currencies.  You can purchase "The Physiology Viva" book using PayPal if purchasing from the UK, Europe, New Zealand, Canada & USA. See the Payment Details page for further information.

The Black Black Wiki

The Black Bank MCQ Collection is available on a Wiki site. 'Wiki' is an Hawaiian word meaning 'quick' and refers to the very quick way in which changes can be made to Web pages. The main purpose of the wiki is to allow sharing of knowledge about the questions and any related topic. Since it was launched in late September 2005, the wiki has grown to over 3,400 "legitimate content pages", and has had over 900,000 page views.

Some useful College Links

• ANZCA Home page
• Education and Training Index
• Library: Online Journal Access
• Examiner's Reports
• College Bulletin

Search Medline/Pubmed

Link to search Medline (PubMed). Searching is free. Once you have found what you want, you may be able to access full text via the College library or your State Health Department library network.

If you are working at a hospital in one of these Australian states you will be able to obtain a password for access to your Health Department library network.  (Links to some of these networks: CKN in Queensland; CIAP in NSW; CHC in Victoria or CIAO in WA ).