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.