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
Combating compassion fatigue
Drs4Drs have a timely reminder for doctors to protect themselves against burnout and compassion fatigue.
19 Jan 2023
Welcome to 2023 from the AMA President
AMA President Professor Steve Robson outlines a busy agenda for 2023 with the AMA advocating for the healthcare profession and the health of all Australians.
19 Jan 2023
Horror elective surgery logjam threatens to blow-out to 500,000
The AMA calls for new funding arrangements to address the blow-out in public hospital election surgery waiting lists, which threaten to top the half-a-million mark if nothing is done.
19 Jan 2023
Losing health battle to black market fancy-flavoured vapes
Australia risks losing the battle against vapes without stronger, strictly-enforced regulation to tackle lax loopholes, allowing young Australians to become hooked on brightly-coloured, fancy-flavoured vapes bought in local convenience stores under the counter.
19 Jan 2023
Better health outcomes if doctors are engaged in hospital governance
A new AMA position statement says greater involvement of doctors in hospital governance contributes to doctor wellbeing and better health outcomes for patients.
19 Jan 2023
Rural doctor health check
Rural doctors are invited to take part in a survey to support doctors’ own health, and some doctor health tips from the team at Drs4Drs.
