29 Jun 2023
COVID telehealth expansion
More patients with a high risk of severe illness are now exempt from the pre-existing relationship rule.
29 Jun 2023
Relationship with a patient sees enrolled nurse’s registration cancelled
A tribunal has cancelled an enrolled nurse’s registration after he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a vulnerable patient.
29 Jun 2023
Upcoming Medical Research Future Fund grant opportunities
You can now read about Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant opportunities forecast to open from July 2023.
29 Jun 2023
Opioids ineffective for acute low back or neck pain: Study
The commonly prescribed medication may even result in worse pain, researchers from the University of Sydney have found.
29 Jun 2023
GP aged care standards launched for the first time
New college standards set out ‘minimum requirements’ to provide high-quality care in residential aged care homes.
29 Jun 2023
Paediatricians back greater GP role in ADHD care
Regulatory consistency and supporting GPs to take on a larger portion of care would ease pressure on the system, a Senate Inquiry has been told.
29 Jun 2023
AMA support for LGBTQIA+ patients
At the end of Pride Month, the AMA has re-stated its support for the LGBTQIA+ community and the medical professionals who provide care for them.
29 Jun 2023
AMA attends RACP child health roundtable
Important issues affecting the health of children in care and protection services were discussed at the Royal Australasian College of Physicians’ roundtable.
29 Jun 2023
Protect yourself, your family by getting a vaccination
The AMA says an early surge in influenza cases and other respiratory illnesses risks placing strains on healthcare workers and overwhelming hospitals, and urges people to get vaccinated to protect themselves and their families.
29 Jun 2023
A step closer to protecting our kids from online gambling ads
The recommendation to ban all advertising of online gambling products follows AMA submission and AMA President’s appearance at parliamentary inquiry.