31 Aug 2023

Sixty-day dispensing: What GPs need to know

After a long and hard-fought push, the landmark changes will finally be in place from September. Here’s what to expect when the reform goes live.

31 Aug 2023

New blood test predicts preeclampsia risk

The test looks for changes to the chemical tagging of DNA in the mother’s blood, determining patients at highest risk down the track.

31 Aug 2023

Researchers develop improved dementia screening tool

The new test can more accurately predict a person’s 14-year risk of developing the disease when compared with other widely used tools.

31 Aug 2023

In Practice: Future Leaders

Applications for the college’s leadership program, which attracts more than 40 CPD hours, will open soon.

31 Aug 2023

Participation sought for locum survey

Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care is seeking your views on medical locums in the health system.

31 Aug 2023

Latest AMA Fees List update

Members will find Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (OHNS) and Thoracic Surgery services updated in the latest Fees List.

31 Aug 2023

AMA position on effective transfer of care

The position statement outlines requirements for appropriate and effective transfer of care arrangements between the GP and the hospital and vice versa.

31 Aug 2023

High quality end-of-life care a right for all

The AMA’s updated position statement on end-of-life care has been published.

31 Aug 2023

AMA President and Health Minister throw healthy support behind the Voice

Professor Robson joined Mark Butler and other leaders in Perth this week to outline the beneficial health outcomes of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

31 Aug 2023

60-day prescribing gets started

The changes come into effect today.