Rudd’s new blame game not the answer for ailing Health

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd could ease the burden on WA's overcrowded public hospitals and slash the waiting list for elective surgery within months if the Federal Government simply agreed to contribute its fair share of funding, says the AMA (WA).

Private beds only a band aid solution to WA’s wait list

The AMA (WA) says any initiatives to reduce elective surgery waiting lists are always welcome, but the State Government's plan to have public patients treated in private hospitals is ill conceived and suggests it has failed to plan and properly resource the public hospital system.

What AMA and Premier said about PM's hospital plan

Federal AMA President Dr Andrew Pesce held a media conference immediately after Prime Minister Kevin Rudd delivered his plan to provide the majority of funding for Australia’s public hospitals. Read Dr Pesce’s comments. Read transcript of Premier Colin Barnett’s media conference 
 

Local groups vie for Healthier WA Award

Community groups, schools, councils, sporting groups and businesses striving to make a real difference to the healthy living of West Australians, can secure a $10,000 grant by entering the 2010 Healthier WA Award.

AMA wins bid to have GPs on specialist register

Following a call from the AMA, the Medical Board of Australia has agreed to include vocationally registered General Practitioners on the Specialist Register of medical practitioners. To follow events leading up to this successful outcome, click here.

New community bus service to help Indigenous families

Indigenous families in the Kwinana-Rockingham region will have better access to health, employment and education programs thanks to a unique community bus service launched today.

Budget squeeze harming patient care: AMA survey

Lack of appropriate funding is affecting the quality of patient care in WA's public hospitals, according to a major survey undertaken by the AMA (WA).

New doctors a boost for over-stretched hospitals

AMA (WA) President Prof Gary Geelhoed said the addition of 233 new doctors to the public hospital system would provide a much-needed boost to the State's medical workforce.

Find an overseas GP - and pick up $3000!

AMA (WA) has launched a national campaign to tackle the country's critical doctor shortage, offering a $3000 reward to anyone who nominates a suitably trained overseas GP willing to start work here.