20 Feb 2025
AMA Medical Practice Committee meets for 2025
The first MPC meeting for 2025 took place last weekend in the National AMA offices.
20 Feb 2025
AMA backs funding revamp for adult gender-affirmation surgery
The AMA backs funding updates to ensure its fit for purpose and delivers multidisciplinary care for adult gender-affirming surgery.
20 Feb 2025
AI is no substitute for a “real” doctor
The AMA says AI is best used in conjunction with face-to-face patient contact.
20 Feb 2025
New free short course: Genetic testing for breast cancer
AMA members are advised of a free course from UTS.
20 Feb 2025
Action plan launch to enhance workplace mental health for doctors
A landmark event takes place in Sydney today with the launch of the long awaited action plan.
14 Feb 2025
Professor Karen Price
I had a people-first focus and I loved science and humanities ... the multiple options for a career were flexible and endless.
06 Feb 2025
President’s update: time to Modernise Medicare, and calling all rural doctors… again!
AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen provides an update on the past week at Federal AMA.
06 Feb 2025
‘Where is the ban on genetic discrimination in life insurance?’ asks AMA
Almost six months have passed since the government announced a ban on genetic discrimination in life insurance, so why hasn’t it been implemented?
06 Feb 2025
Webinar for members on inclusive healthcare for LGBTQIASB+ patients
The first AMA webinar for 2025 is held in conjunction with LGBTIQ+ Health Australia.
06 Feb 2025
Penalties for doctors over clunky My Health Records are blunt and lazy policy
Don’t punish the doctors! Make My Health Record more user-friendly, says the AMA.