21 Nov 2024
Is there a doctor in the house? Well, it depends…
Education ministers move to allow ‘doctor’ title to be extended to some pharmacists.
21 Nov 2024
Measures needed to tackle rising threat of violence against doctors
The AMA is calling on governments and hospitals to introduce a range of measures to tackle workplace violence.
21 Nov 2024
Dangers of drug-resistant superbugs highlighted this week
This week was World Antimicrobial Resistance Week, which focused on the spread of drug-resistant infections and the importance of appropriate antimicrobial use.
21 Nov 2024
Focus on fighting our ‘national cancer’ this National Skin Cancer Action Week
Australians are being reminded of the importance of skin checks in heading-off our most prevalent and costly cancer.
21 Nov 2024
AMA submission: Workforce critical to suicide prevention
This week we released a submission outlining why the current workforce crisis is negatively impacting patient care and must be addressed.
21 Nov 2024
SSSI information for HRT patches
The TGA has provided information on the SSSI and PBS arrangements for estradiol transdermal patch shortages.
21 Nov 2024
Information on enhancements to the Australian Immunisation Register
The Department of Health and Aged Care provides members with an update on enhancements to AIR.
14 Nov 2024
Concerns with the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme Complexity Review
“Watering down” accreditation standards not the answer to workforce shortages.
14 Nov 2024
Coordinating committee advised of saline solution shortage
The IV fluids response group advises that fluids remain in short supply, particularly 1L saline bags. There is some improved availability of smaller bags and Hartmann’s solution.
14 Nov 2024
President’s update: IV fluid, healthcare accreditation, public hospitals and more
AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen provides members with an update of events from the past week.