09 Feb 2023
TGA updates advice on breast implants
New information on the link between anaplastic large cell lymphoma and certain types of breast implants is now available.
09 Feb 2023
Experts question timing of psychedelics approval
Researchers say people may benefit from psilocybin and MDMA treatments, but worry the approval has been rushed.
09 Feb 2023
Freezing eggs: When is the best time?
The most logical time to freeze eggs may differ from when egg quality is best, according to an Australian review of the data.
09 Feb 2023
Be a doctor for doctors
Why not make 2023 the year you to become a doctor for other doctors? Drs4Drs has online material to help.
09 Feb 2023
HCF and Healthscope sign new agreement
The AMA had urged parties to work on a solution after the agreement expired last year.
09 Feb 2023
Updated ATAGI advice on COVID-19 boosters
New recommendations from ATAGI for a 2023 COVID-19 vaccine booster dose.
09 Feb 2023
‘Exit block’ contribution to hospital crisis highlighted by AMA
This week the AMA launched a new campaign highlighting the impact of “exit block” on our hospitals.
09 Feb 2023
Strengthening Medicare report welcome but immediate action needed to help general practice
The President held a press conference to call for immediate action to address access and affordability issues in general practice. While the AMA has welcomed reforms in the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce Report, the Minister must take immediate action to support patient access to GPs.
09 Feb 2023
Ahpra data strategy will undermine health professionals’ trust in the regulator
Ahpra’s draft digital strategy will not improve patient safety and will continue to undermine health professionals’ trust in the regulator, the AMA said in a submission to Ahpra’s consultation on the strategy.
09 Feb 2023
New arrangements for rural workforce incentives
The AMA says new arrangements for rural workforce incentives must not disadvantage current rural GPs from providing specialised care to rural communities.