04 May 2023
BCNA welcomes pharmacy prescription changes for breast cancer medications
The financial impact for many who require hormone therapy following a breast cancer diagnosis will be lessened thanks to changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
04 May 2023
Evidence of ‘protocol deviation’ in Queensland UTI pilot
The full evaluation of the UTI pharmacy prescribing pilot shows 192 women who received antibiotics should have been referred to a GP.
04 May 2023
"No higher priority than rebuilding general practice"
Some good news for general practice signalled by the federal government this week, but the devil will be in the details of next week’s budget.
04 May 2023
AMA provides costed, evidence-based proposals to government ahead of budget
The AMA’s full pre-budget submission includes solutions for Australia’s health sector across primary care, public hospitals, private health and public health.
04 May 2023
Bold vaping reforms a breath of fresh air
Sweeping reforms to vaping products announced by the government his week were hailed as “world-leading” by the AMA which said they would help deter more wide-spread uptake of vaping and smoking.
04 May 2023
Information on decommissioning of My Aged Care fax number
The Department of Health and Aged Care has provided information for members about the decommissioning of the My Aged Care fax number and advised of alternatives to the fax service.
04 May 2023
'Be a doctor for doctors'
Drs4Drs provide support for doctors, medical students, and partners, and they invite you to become a doctor for doctors — with relevant CPD points.
04 May 2023
AMA President speaks to PTSD charity on the importance of mental health
AMA President Professor Steve Robson spoke at a webinar earlier this week on post traumatic stress disorder.
04 May 2023
Renewed commitment to reduce the impacts of healthcare on the environment
The AMA and Doctors for the Environment Australia have signed on for another two years of partnership.
03 May 2023
NSW Health system performs well despite COVID-19 pandemic
The vast majority of patients in NSW public hospitals during the height of COVID-19 rated the care they received highly despite the ongoing challenges of the pandemic