19 Oct 2023
ACT urgent care centres a ‘kick in the guts’
The AMA and AMA (ACT) have raised serious concerns about the ACT government’s new plan for nurse-run urgent care centres.
19 Oct 2023
'New statutory agency to investigate systemic issues in aged care'
The new Office of the Inspector-General of Aged Care will provide informed and independent oversight of the aged care system.
19 Oct 2023
Equity, inclusion and diversity plan updated by the AMA
The AMA is committed to promoting equity, inclusion and diversity in the medical profession and to working collaboratively with our members and other organisations.
19 Oct 2023
How vaping can damage your teeth
Did you know that you risk damage to your mouth, throat, teeth, and gums from regular vaping?
19 Oct 2023
Can AI personalise mental health treatments for university students?
University students can feel severe psychological distress before their exams. The Vibe Up trial uses artificial intelligence (AI) to find out if digital mental health therapies can help, and which therapies work best for each student.
19 Oct 2023
In Practice: Unpacking the Medicare compliance process
An upcoming webinar will aim to alleviate some of the fear and misconceptions that exist around compliance.
19 Oct 2023
RACGP 2023 state awards recognise excellence in general practice
The winners are also in line for national awards, which will be revealed at the upcoming WONCA World Conference.
19 Oct 2023
Leaders in private health converge in an AMA workshop
The AMA is bringing together leaders from across the private health sector today to discuss reform.
19 Oct 2023
Senate delays release of ADHD report
Initial documents have revealed doctors wrote 3.1 million prescriptions for the disorder in 2022, a 134% increase from just five years earlier.
19 Oct 2023
Meningococcal case 19 October 2023
A case of invasive meningococcal disease has been notified in a 3-year-old child from rural South Australia. The case has been admitted to hospital and is in a stable condition.