16 Feb 2023
AMA outlines essential principles for patient privacy in digital health
A recent position statement from the AMA points to need to ensure privacy and safekeeping of patients’ digital health records in line with international best standards.
16 Feb 2023
AMA Fees List indexation and items update
The AMA Fees List team have some more updates for members and Fees List subscribers, with further updated in March 2023.
16 Feb 2023
Bullying still an unwelcome part of the profession
With the most recent Medical Training Survey showing that bullying is still present in parts of the profession the team from Drs4Drs have a timely reminder that help is always at hand.
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.
02 Feb 2023
GP Members asked for feedback on consultation item reform
AMA Vice President Dr Danielle McMullen this week wrote to members asking for them to participate in a survey nominating preferences for consultation item reform.
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
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.
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.
