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.