26 Sep 2024
NSW and SA further expand pharmacy prescribing
A contraceptive pill pilot has been made permanent in NSW, as SA announces significantly expanded prescribing options, and it has left GPs worried.
26 Sep 2024
Join our webinar with PSR Director Dr Antonio Di Dio
AMA members are invited to join our webinar to hear from Professional Services Review Director Dr Antonio Di Dio.
26 Sep 2024
Lessons learned on essential medicine supplies
AMA President Professor Steve Robson says some caution is being exercised on the use of IV fluids along with a wider high-level review of securing essential medical supplies in Australia.
26 Sep 2024
Australia’s mental health crisis a ‘sad, sad situation’
For the eighth year in a row, mental health is in the top reasons for patients visiting a GP, according to the 2024 Health of the Nation report.
26 Sep 2024
Have your say on MBS Online
The Department of Health and Aged Care invites members to participate in the survey.
26 Sep 2024
In Practice: Feedback sought on pathology and imaging results
GPs have an opportunity to provide feedback on clinical safety and quality management of critical pathology and diagnostic imaging results.
26 Sep 2024
Government defers CDM Medicare item changes
The concerns of GPs have been listened to, resulting in the Commonwealth delaying chronic disease management funding changes to 1 July next year.
26 Sep 2024
New CSIRO platform to help combat antimicrobial resistance
The new online resource is part of an initiative to expand knowledge of the AMR threat and strategies to minimise risks.
26 Sep 2024
"DVA survey to assist AMA’s support of veterans’ health"
AMA non-GP specialists are invited to take part in a brief survey to help inform the AMA’s policy positions and advocacy to support veterans access to medical care.
26 Sep 2024
Senate report on menopause welcomed by the AMA
The Senate Committee inquiry into menopause and perimenopause was released this week and includes many recommendations from the AMA’s submission earlier this year.