26 Jan 2023

GPs dissect pharmacy prescribing folly

Drs Stephanie Dawson-Smith and Karen Price review the murky history of pharmacy prescribing in Australia and warn of the significant dangers ahead.

26 Jan 2023

Welcome to 2023 webinar for AMA members

AMA President Professor Steve Robson and Vice President Dr Danielle McMullen invite members to take part in an interactive webinar next month.

26 Jan 2023

AMA members recognised in Australia Day Honours list

Dozens of AMA members have received honours this Australia Day.

26 Jan 2023

Medicare media ahead of Strengthening Medicare Taskforce report

The upcoming release of the government’s Strengthening Medicare Taskforce report attracted significant media attention this week, with AMA Vice President Dr Danielle McMullen reinforcing the need for reforms to support GPs.

26 Jan 2023

AMA renews calls for a sugar tax

Last week the AMA renewed its call for a sugar tax to combat obesity and chronic disease, launching a new report on the issue.

26 Jan 2023

Combating compassion fatigue

Drs4Drs have a timely reminder for doctors to protect themselves against burnout and compassion fatigue.

26 Jan 2023

Significant impact’ of GPs recognised

Nine current and former GPs have received official Australia Day Honours for their services to medicine and the community.

26 Jan 2023

Telehealth expansion ‘informed by robust policy’: Audit

Auditors have examined a shift described as ‘10 years of reform in only 10 days,’ and issued several recommendations to Government.

25 Jan 2023

Should an urgent care standard be established?

With more urgent care centres on the way, one GP makes the case for introducing consistency across jurisdictions – but not all agree.

25 Jan 2023

Huge rise in cervical self-collection uptake

But Dr Lara Roeske is still urging for stronger public health messages and support to help alleviate the extra onus placed on GPs.