31 Oct 2024

Covid-19 report recommendations and renewed focus on CDC welcomed

This week we welcomed recommendations from the Covid-19 Response Inquiry Report and a renewed focus on getting Australia’s CDC up and running.

31 Oct 2024

This week at the AMA from the President

AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen provides members with an update of events from the past week.

24 Oct 2024

This week from the President

AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen provides members with an update on the past week at Federal AMA.

24 Oct 2024

Report from the World Medical Association General Assembly, Helsinki, Finland

Professor Steve Robson was in Helsinki recently for the World Medical Association General Assembly. Here is an update on the event.

24 Oct 2024

Trainees give training a ‘pass’ mark but point to areas in need of further improvement

Our latest Specialist Trainee Experience Health Check report has highlighted the need for improvement in the medical education experience for trainees in Australia, despite some encouraging progress.

24 Oct 2024

AMA on the front foot for responsible Artificial Intelligence

Two submissions in past weeks show the AMA is leading the way in ensuring AI is used responsibly and effectively in healthcare.

24 Oct 2024

Government’s commitment to mandatory marketing code for infant formula applauded

We have welcomed the federal government’s strong action on infant formula marketing.

24 Oct 2024

US hurricane damage to impact Australian IV fluid imports

We continue to closely monitor IV fluid supplies after a US factory was damaged due to recent storms.

24 Oct 2024

AMA fights removal of fibrin sealants from Prescribed List

AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen has written to the Department of Health and Aged Care seeking reversal of plans to remove fibrin sealants from Prescribed List from 1 November 2024.