21 Sep 2023
Substitution approved for vigabatrin (Sabril) shortage
AMA members are advised of the TGA’s update on the vigabatrin shortage.
14 Sep 2023
AMA hosting Rural Medical Training Summit
Key stakeholders meet in Canberra to discuss the future of rural medicine in Australia.
14 Sep 2023
Australia’s first Aboriginal surgeon urges the medical community to vote Yes
Professor Kelvin Kong was featured in the MJA this week.
14 Sep 2023
Medical colleges join AMA and DEA in calling for climate change action
The Australian Medical Association and Doctors for the Environment Australia are calling on federal, state and territory governments and the wider healthcare sector to take urgent action against climate change.
14 Sep 2023
More episodes of AMA President podcast available
The ‘Doctorama’ podcast features guests from a range of health backgrounds.
14 Sep 2023
Reminder to members to ensure their patient data management practices are safe
AMA members are reminded to be up to date with patient data management.
07 Sep 2023
AMA blueprint to support medical students and doctors with disability
The AMA is urging a whole-of-profession approach to support people with disabilities to pursue careers in medicine.
07 Sep 2023
New position statement on flexible working released
The AMA has updated its position statement on flexibility in work and training practices, reflecting the evolving needs of Australia’s medical workforce.
07 Sep 2023
New data highlights need for Medicare repair
New data from the Australia Institute of Health and Welfare shows Medicare is failing to keep up with the rising costs of healthcare.
07 Sep 2023
Sugar tax key to addressing diabetes in Australia
The AMA has told a parliamentary inquiry the introduction of a sugar tax and a much stronger focus on prevention and addressing inequities in the health system could mitigate the $3.1 billion cost of diabetes in Australia.
