25 May 2023
Unregistered man who worked at a pharmacy for 17 months convicted of holding himself out as a registered pharmacist
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has successfully prosecuted Mr Alexander Gigney for holding himself out as a registered pharmacist in contravention of section 116 of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law 2009 (National Law).
25 May 2023
Public safer with Ahpra’s 100th criminal prosecution
From fake physiotherapists working in aged care homes, to unqualified dentists removing teeth, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has now completed 100 criminal prosecutions to protect the public.
25 May 2023
RACGP Awards now open
Members are encouraged to nominate those in general practice going ‘above and beyond’ to improve their community’s health.
25 May 2023
Rural and regional health and workforce discussed this week
Updates from AMA Council of Rural Doctors and a report on regional skills in the National Press Club this week
25 May 2023
Agreement failing our public hospitals
The AMA has found the key objectives of the agreement governing Australia’s public hospitals are not being met and needs a comprehensive makeover.
25 May 2023
Restrict title of ‘surgeon’ to protect patients, AMA tells hearing
The AMA told a parliamentary committee examining new laws to regulate cosmetic surgery, that strict rules on who can be called a ‘surgeon’ are needed in the National Law to protect patients.
25 May 2023
Bowel cancer screening alternative access to kits model
Patients will be able to receive screening kits directly from healthcare providers.
25 May 2023
More detail on the federal budget for GPs
The AMA is sifting through the details of the budget and will keep members updated.
25 May 2023
AMA emphasises need for COVID and flu shots as colder winter weather rolls in
AMA Vice President Dr Danielle McMullen this week highlighted the importance of people getting flu and COVID shots to protect themselves this winter warned of the physical health and mental health dangers of using illegal “nangs” or nitrous oxide.
25 May 2023
Coping with feelings of failure
Drs4Drs offer free and confidential services around the clock for doctors and students, and this week offer some thoughts on coping with feelings of failure.