23 Nov 2023
The AMA Safe Hours Audit period is happening now
AMA President Professor Steve Robson filmed a short message encouraging all public hospital doctors to take part in the audit which will help the AMA advocate for better working conditions for doctors.
23 Nov 2023
AMA report reveals grim state of ambulance ramping Australia-wide
The AMA’s new Ambulance Ramping Report Card highlights the dire state of the hospital logjam crisis and raises concerns about data transparency.
23 Nov 2023
Medical Costs Finder – helping Australians plan for private health costs
The Medical Costs Finder website helps Australians understand typical costs when planning for private health procedures.
23 Nov 2023
Plea for psychedelic rules reform
A new coalition of healthcare professionals wants a review of ‘overly restrictive’ prescribing guidelines, but a GP expert says changes must be done ‘slowly and carefully’.
23 Nov 2023
New COVID-19 boosters approved for use in Australia
New monovalent COVID-19 Omicron XBB.1.5 vaccines have been approved for use in Australia, following advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI).
23 Nov 2023
Health Minister unveils $300 aged care incentive
Details are still lacking, but the payment will be available per patient, per year, while there will also be a $130 bonus for practices.
23 Nov 2023
How GPs can avoid overprescribing
We need to use our current antibiotics more wisely, write Professor Paul Glasziou and Assistant Professor Mina Bakhit.
23 Nov 2023
In Practice: PSR Bill passes
Supported by the RACGP, the new legislation makes key amendments to clarify and improve administration of the scheme.
23 Nov 2023
Chiropractor reprimanded and conditions imposed following inappropriate relationship with a patient
A Queensland chiropractor has been reprimanded and had conditions imposed on his registration after he failed to maintain appropriate professional boundaries with a patient by engaging in a personal/sexual relationship with the patient shortly following the start of a therapeutic relationship.
22 Nov 2023
Tasmanian Aboriginal artwork - design brief
$6,000 grants available for your unique Tasmanian Aboriginal artwork!