04 May 2023

'Be a doctor for doctors'

Drs4Drs provide support for doctors, medical students, and partners, and they invite you to become a doctor for doctors — with relevant CPD points.

04 May 2023

AMA President speaks to PTSD charity on the importance of mental health

AMA President Professor Steve Robson spoke at a webinar earlier this week on post traumatic stress disorder.

04 May 2023

Renewed commitment to reduce the impacts of healthcare on the environment

The AMA and Doctors for the Environment Australia have signed on for another two years of partnership.

03 May 2023

NSW Health system performs well despite COVID-19 pandemic

The vast majority of patients in NSW public hospitals during the height of COVID-19 rated the care they received highly despite the ongoing challenges of the pandemic

03 May 2023

It’s time to get ‘back to basics’ to protect patient privacy

Dr Rob Hosking revisits the fundamentals of managing health information in general practice, with the help of a new RACGP resource.

03 May 2023

‘Sobering’ statistics reveal childhood mental health trauma

Emergency department presentations for intentional self-harming behaviours and eating disorders soared during the pandemic.

03 May 2023

TGA confirms reduced paracetamol pack sizes

The changes, due to come into effect from February 2025, are aimed at reducing Australian overdose and death numbers.

03 May 2023

Funding to improve cancer outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Cancer has overtaken cardiovascular disease as the major cause of death for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Studies show that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples receive less cancer treatment and poorer quality of treatment even after adjusting for patient factors.

03 May 2023

NACCHO 2023 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacist Scholarship recipients announced

NACCHO announces six successful recipients of the 2023 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacist Scholarship

03 May 2023

New National Tobacco Strategy: reenergise smoking reform and tackle vaping crisis

The nation’s peak lung health body has welcomed the launch of the 2023-2030 National Tobacco Strategy and urges all Australian governments to fund its implementation.