State Government Must Boost WA Research Efforts

The Western Australian Government should provide $40 million a year funding for health and medical research in order to stop the intellectual wealth of the state wasting away, the Australian Medi... read more

Cuts to Practice Incentive Payments (PIP) Penalise GPs and Pose Public Health Risk

AMA President, Dr Steve Hambleton, said today that last night’s Budget cuts to Practice Incentive Payments (PIP) to GPs will have a double negative impact on the health system by penalising GPs ... read more

AMSA concerned over Charles Sturt University "game plan" for a medical school

The Australian Medical Students’ Association (AMSA) is deeply concerned by recent moves by Charles Sturt University (CSU) to gain support for a new medical school in rural New South Wales. AM... read more

Release Workforce Report now: AMA (WA)

The Australian Medical Association (WA) has joined other organisations to urge the Federal Government to immediately release the Health Workforce 2025 Report. Other groups, including the Australian... read more

Quarantine health services and delay building projects

Western Australian health services must be quarantined from any spending cuts – even if it means delaying major infrastructure works, the AMA (WA) said today. “Today’s announceme... read more

Extra mining payments required for FIFO health services

The Fly-In, Fly-Out Federal Parliamentary Inquiry should seriously consider how mining companies can make a special contribution to health services in rural and remote areas, the AMA (WA) said today. ... read more

More research needed into sporting head injuries

More research was needed into contact sport injuries but mandatory reporting at the amateur sporting level would only drive people away from involvement in sports, the AMA (WA) has said. “The... read more

Draft guide to using the PCEHR

Federal AMA Media Release The AMA has produced a draft guide for doctors on how to use the personally controlled electronic health record (PCEHR), which is due to commence implementation from 1 July ... read more

GP Training Program

Applications for the 2013 AGPT program are now open and will close on Friday 18 May 2012. To apply for the training program go to AGPT. Visit WAGPET or email for more informat... read more

Take care with medicines: AMA

Federal AMA Media Release In support of NPS Be Medicinewise Week 2012, the AMA is urging all Australians who are taking medicines, be they prescription or over the counter, to take the time to learn ... read more

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