14 Sep 2023
On-campus GPs ‘extremely positive’
A pilot program initially set to place GPs in 20 schools once a week has expanded to 50 locations, thanks to an ‘outpouring of interest’.
14 Sep 2023
Call for more recognition of GPs’ role in mental healthcare
With mental health the most common presentation in general practice, the RACGP has said more could be done to improve access and outcomes.
14 Sep 2023
In Practice: Interim prohibition orders
The RACGP has provided a generally supportive submission to AHPRA regarding its new power to issue IPOs.
14 Sep 2023
AMA hosting Rural Medical Training Summit
Key stakeholders meet in Canberra to discuss the future of rural medicine in Australia.
14 Sep 2023
Payroll tax lifeline for Queensland general practice
Relief is in sight for the state’s medical centres, after the Government announced GP services will not be subject to the tax.
14 Sep 2023
Australia’s first Aboriginal surgeon urges the medical community to vote Yes
Professor Kelvin Kong was featured in the MJA this week.
14 Sep 2023
Medical colleges join AMA and DEA in calling for climate change action
The Australian Medical Association and Doctors for the Environment Australia are calling on federal, state and territory governments and the wider healthcare sector to take urgent action against climate change.
14 Sep 2023
More episodes of AMA President podcast available
The ‘Doctorama’ podcast features guests from a range of health backgrounds.
14 Sep 2023
Reminder to members to ensure their patient data management practices are safe
AMA members are reminded to be up to date with patient data management.
14 Sep 2023
Don’tn let Legionnaires’ disease bloom this spring
Gardeners are being encouraged to take simple precautions when handling potting mix, mulch, and compost to avoid contracting Legionnaires' disease.