25 May 2023
What is the impact of bringing birth forward?
New Australian research into elective induction of labour at 39 weeks gestation has revealed good news for mothers and their health outcomes.
25 May 2023
Call for more GP training to deal with ADHD
A move towards accrediting GPs to treat ADHD could help address the rising number of presentations, GPs believe.
25 May 2023
GPs face mounting pressures as wait list crisis extends to private specialists
Four GPs reveal which private, non-GP specialists have the longest wait times, the effect this has on patients, and the unintended benefits.
25 May 2023
After serving as an unregistered employee at a pharmacy for 17 months, a man was convicted for misrepresenting himself as a registered pharmacist.
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has successfully prosecuted Mr Alexander Gigney for holding himself out as a registered pharmacist in contravention of section 116 of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law 2009 (National Law).
25 May 2023
Unregistered man who worked at a pharmacy for 17 months convicted of holding himself out as a registered pharmacist
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has successfully prosecuted Mr Alexander Gigney for holding himself out as a registered pharmacist in contravention of section 116 of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law 2009 (National Law).
25 May 2023
Public safer with Ahpra’s 100th criminal prosecution
From fake physiotherapists working in aged care homes, to unqualified dentists removing teeth, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has now completed 100 criminal prosecutions to protect the public.
25 May 2023
RACGP Awards now open
Members are encouraged to nominate those in general practice going ‘above and beyond’ to improve their community’s health.
25 May 2023
Rural and regional health and workforce discussed this week
Updates from AMA Council of Rural Doctors and a report on regional skills in the National Press Club this week
25 May 2023
Agreement failing our public hospitals
The AMA has found the key objectives of the agreement governing Australia’s public hospitals are not being met and needs a comprehensive makeover.
25 May 2023
Restrict title of ‘surgeon’ to protect patients, AMA tells hearing
The AMA told a parliamentary committee examining new laws to regulate cosmetic surgery, that strict rules on who can be called a ‘surgeon’ are needed in the National Law to protect patients.