11 Jul 2024
Call to ‘amplify Indigenous voices in medicine’ this NAIDOC Week
Growing up in the Torres Strait gave Dr Joanne Kaczmarek a unique insight into healthcare, now she is calling on GPs to challenge their biases.
11 Jul 2024
GPs key to fighting vaccine fatigue: RACGP
In a new Government submission, the college warned that a resurgence of preventable diseases and fragmentation of care is threatening patients.
11 Jul 2024
In Practice: New domestic violence primary care resources
Two new online modules will give GPs the practical skills to engage early with specific populations experiencing domestic and family violence.
11 Jul 2024
Drs4Drs presents new webinar series
Medical students and doctors in training are invited to a webinar series featuring personal experiences and stories from doctors on topics such as the Ahpra notification process, anxiety or burnout.
11 Jul 2024
Public health push in the media this week
The AMA President has been active in Australia’s media championing preventive public health measures.
11 Jul 2024
Trauma-informed care good for the patient and the physician
Join AMA24 on the Gold Coast next month to be inspired by the latest insights in healthcare practice.
11 Jul 2024
Consultation on revised standards for specialist international medical graduates
The AMA’s submission supports simplifying the process for specialist international medical graduates but only if concerns are addressed.
11 Jul 2024
AMA scope of practice submission takes a stronger stand
The AMA’s submission takes a stronger stance against key issues in the scope of practice review, however undertakes to work constructively ahead of the release of the draft final report later this year.
11 Jul 2024
Assignment of Benefit legislation passed
The legislation passed last week and follows AMA advocacy to fix out-of-date rules under the Health Insurance Act.
11 Jul 2024
"Shortages of critical pain relief continue – advice to clinicians"
Long standing challenges around the supply of critical pain relief medicines continue to cause anxiety and leave patients, their families, and health professionals distressed.