09 Nov 2023
AMA President’s Remembrance Day message
Professor Robson served aboard HMAS Sydney during the first Gulf War as a navy doctor.
09 Nov 2023
CAR SHOW AND CRUISE FUNDRAISER IN MEMORY OF 20-YEAR-OLD MUM-TO-BE
A community fundraiser car show and cruise will be held in memory of Hannah Henderson-Wilson and her unborn son Carter, who died suddenly from an asthma attack last November, age 20.
09 Nov 2023
Private health webinar accredited for CPD
Attendees of the AMA’s upcoming private health webinar will be eligible to claim time towards their continuous professional development with the Australian College of Rural and Remote medicine.
09 Nov 2023
AMA urging government to keep telehealth strong
The AMA lodged a submission highlighting the many benefits of a well-funded telehealth service.
09 Nov 2023
More evidence testosterone safe for gender-affirming care
New research also shows GPs are ‘very much capable’ of providing the treatment, but experts say significant barriers still hamper access.
09 Nov 2023
Study calls for population-wide genomic screening
Expanded testing for three genetic conditions could save lives and money, Monash University research suggests.
09 Nov 2023
‘Next level’ scammers targeting general practice
An attempt to scam Dr Karim Ahmed failed but he has warned that the sophisticated methods could easily fool those not on their guard.
09 Nov 2023
Updates to the HTA Policy and Methods Review Reference Committee – 9 November 2023
Updates to the HTA Policy and Methods Review Reference Committee – 9 November 2023
09 Nov 2023
Ahpra and National Boards: Growing a safe workforce
The number of international practitioners registered to work in Australia over the past year almost doubled, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards 2022/23 Annual report reveals.
09 Nov 2023
$9.76 million to support the local development of lifesaving new drugs
The Australian Government is investing $9.76 million in the development of lifesaving drugs and world-class treatments in Australia. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).