31 Mar 2023

Healthy Lunchbox Week

Thinking about what we feed our bodies every day is important to stay well and strong. Learn how to pack healthy lunches like Dhauwurd-Wurrung Elderly & Community Health Service Inc. for Healthy Lunchbox Week.

31 Mar 2023

Young Deadly Free – Safe sex and sexual health

Practising safe sex is everyone's responsibility. Reduce the risk of infection by using condoms and getting regular sexual health checks

31 Mar 2023

Like a dream come true’: Ayman Shenouda’s remarkable GP journey

The former RACGP Rural Chair is the latest recipient of the prestigious Rose-Hunt Award. Here he reflects on the evolution of his career

31 Mar 2023

Breast density: Should it be reported?

GP Dr Sandy Minck’s experience has led her to believe screening programs should notify women of the potential cancer implications.

31 Mar 2023

COVID-19 vaccine provisional determinations

COVID-19 vaccines that have received a provisional determination from the TGA.

31 Mar 2023

Around $4b lost in Medicare freeze

A new analysis lays bare the impact caused by the long-term devaluing of general practice, highlighting the urgent need for investment.

30 Mar 2023

Health minister responds to AMA President’s letter on pharmacy trials

The response follows a letter from the AMA President outlining significant concerns with a number of state pharmacy trials.

30 Mar 2023

Digital Health Agency seeking feedback on electronic prescribing

AMA members are invited to take part in a survey on electronic prescriptions.

30 Mar 2023

Doctors stressed, burnt out and susceptible to distressing regulatory processes, reports show

GPs report burnout and stress in the workplace, while the medical regulator’s internal study shows deeply concerning impacts arising from the current regulatory approach.

30 Mar 2023

Taskforce on Indigenous Health meeting

Members from the Taskforce convened in the AMA’s offices last week with a Welcome to Country and a special guest, Senator Malarndirri McCarthy.