08 Aug 2024
Seven distinguished members for AMA’s Roll of Fellows
The AMA announced seven outstanding doctors would join the AMA’s Roll of Fellows, recognising their outstanding service to the medical profession.
08 Aug 2024
"Latest AMA Fees List Update"
The AMA Fees List has provided an update for AMA members and Fees List subscribers.
08 Aug 2024
AMA awards recognise outstanding achievement
The AMA presented its annual awards at the AMA national conference, honouring those who exemplify medicine’s highest values, and outstanding achievements that improve the health of all Australians.
08 Aug 2024
Associate Professor Julian Rait elected AMA Vice President
A specialist ophthalmologist and past president of AMA Victoria was elected as vice president at the AMA24 national conference on the Gold Coast on Sunday.
08 Aug 2024
Blood test could predict babies’ chronic lung disease: Study
Australian researchers hope this early detection will generate more targeted treatments and reduce risks for babies born prematurely.
08 Aug 2024
Faculty Council election nominations open
From GPs in Training, to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, and Specific Interests, members are urged to ‘speak up for GPs’.
08 Aug 2024
In Practice: Aged care incentive info session
The RACGP President is hosting a webinar next week for GPs to better understand the new incentive and what it means for their practice.
08 Aug 2024
Pharmacy prescribing expansion a ‘race to the bottom’ of healthcare
An extension of Queensland’s controversial hormonal contraception prescribing pilot has left GPs seething, saying it is ‘tokenistic’ and ‘highly insulting’.
08 Aug 2024
Gold Coast Health launches AI-powered ambient listening trial in outpatients
An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered virtual scribe being trialled at Gold Coast Health outpatient departments could save clinicians critical time while allowing them to focus on patients rather than paperwork.
08 Aug 2024
GP action now or face looming shortfall
The latest health department report confirms the AMA’s previous findings that Australia is on track for a significant GP workforce shortage.