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
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
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
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
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
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
Forum on disability support across medical profession
A new panellist will join the AMA’s webinar on supporting doctors and medical students with a disability.
14 Sep 2023
AMA recognised as one of Australia’s most trusted ethical associations
The 2023 results show the AMA is viewed as being very trustworthy.
13 Sep 2023
Be on the look out for serious bacterial illnesses
NSW Health is advising the community to be aware of the signs and symptoms of rare but severe, invasive bacterial infections following recent increases in cases.
13 Sep 2023
New tobacco and nicotine laws ‘to be in place by next April’
Legislation entered Parliament this week, with measures to deter smoking among young people as well as cut the appeal of vapes.