21 Sep 2023
AMA Rural Medical Training Summit
The AMA’s Rural Medical Training Summit brought together key stakeholders and experts to discuss what is needed to address Australia’s regional workforce issues.
21 Sep 2023
COVID-19 inquiry must focus on how Australia can be better prepared
The AMA welcomes the federal government’s inquiry into COVID-19, saying the inquiry’s focus must be on how Australia can be better prepared for a pandemic.
21 Sep 2023
AMA supports major vaping reforms
The AMA has supported major overhauls to Australia’s vaping regulations in a submission to the TGA.
21 Sep 2023
Free webinar: Supporting doctors and medical students with disability
The AMA is holding a free webinar next week on how the profession can better support doctors and medical students with disability.
20 Sep 2023
International HTA collaboration expands
The international collaboration between six health technology assessment bodies from across the UK, Australia and Canada welcomes two further HTA bodies.
20 Sep 2023
Should I provide my patient with a character reference?
SPONSORED: The seemingly simple request can raise a number of complex questions, particularly if you do not know the person very well
20 Sep 2023
GP honoured for outstanding palliative care
A Queensland GP who ‘walks the journey’ with his patients says it allows them to live their best life.
20 Sep 2023
WONCA to highlight best-practice dementia care
Presentations covering home palliative care, medication guidelines and worker attitudes will be on offer at next month’s conference in Sydney.
20 Sep 2023
‘Gut-wrenching’: Rural clinic closures taking their toll
An increasing number of regional towns are losing their general practices, with recruitment issues and rising costs having a devastating impact.
20 Sep 2023
National Boards and Ahpra announce fees for 2023/24
National Boards and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) have announced annual registration fees for 2023/24.