06 Apr 2023
The AMA provides a submission to the Privacy Act Review Consultation
The AMA’s submission to the Attorney General’s Department suggests a nuanced approach rather than ‘one size fits all’ strategy.
06 Apr 2023
AMA calls for safer, healthier and more supportive work environments for hospital doctors
A new position statement from the AMA maintains doctors’ safety and wellbeing at their workplace is closely linked with the quality of care delivered to patients and can impact clinical care outcomes.
06 Apr 2023
The challenges of night shifts
Drs4Drs have some advice for keeping well while working night shifts.
03 Apr 2023
Virtual GP Roundtable – Better than a backup: supporting doctors in training to choose a career in general practice
The outcomes of from the AMA Council of Doctors virtual GP roundtable
30 Mar 2023
Health minister responds to AMA President’s letter on pharmacy trials
The response follows a letter from the AMA President outlining significant concerns with a number of state pharmacy trials.
30 Mar 2023
Doctors stressed, burnt out and susceptible to distressing regulatory processes, reports show
GPs report burnout and stress in the workplace, while the medical regulator’s internal study shows deeply concerning impacts arising from the current regulatory approach.
30 Mar 2023
Taskforce on Indigenous Health meeting
Members from the Taskforce convened in the AMA’s offices last week with a Welcome to Country and a special guest, Senator Malarndirri McCarthy.
30 Mar 2023
Independent MP supports AMA push for cheaper medicines
More voices joining the AMA’s advocacy to government calling for changes to prescribing rules.
30 Mar 2023
Updated AMA position statement on Health in Custodial Settings
A new position statement from the AMA has called on governments to ensure the medical and health rights of young people and adults in custody and has once again called for the age of criminal responsibility in all jurisdictions to be raised to a minimum of 14 years of age.
30 Mar 2023
Digital Health Agency seeking feedback on electronic prescribing
AMA members are invited to take part in a survey on electronic prescriptions.
