The AMA (WA)'s COVID-19 response
The Australian Medical Association (WA) has always put the health of our community first. Our stand on COVID-19 has been no different.
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The AMA (WA) runs a wide range of webinars to keep members up to date and informed.
AMA supports Government’s sensible changes for access to Medicare telehealth services
AMA President, Dr Tony Bartone, said today that the AMA strongly supports the Government’s changes…
Your Voice in Health survey reinforces concerns about senior health management
The State Government’s second annual staff engagement survey for WA Health employees has again shown…
AMA will support National Rural Health Commissioner on big challenges ahead
AMA President, Dr Tony Bartone, said today that Associate Professor Ruth Stewart is a fitting…
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The AMA (WA) is the largest independent professional organisation for medical practitioners and medical students in the State, representing doctors across the public and private sectors, ranging from residents and registrars through to specialists and general practitioners.
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Why I joined AMA (WA) – Dr Nooshin Rasool
"I am a GP obstetrician who found myself in an unexpected and daunting situation involving hospital bureaucracy. The AMA (WA) have been a professional, readily contactable and invaluable source of support for me over the past 6 months. I am incredibly grateful for the advocacy for myself and my colleagues. I cannot recommend this organisation highly enough."
Why I joined AMA (WA) – Dr Michael Page
"I joined the AMA because it was the right thing to do. It provides strong leadership and public advocacy for the entire medical profession, with patients at the centre of its cause. No other organisation does this. Whatever our individual views, we are always stronger together, and better able to fulfil our ultimate aims for the good of the profession and the public that we serve."
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AMA (WA)
13 Jul at 5:19 am
AMA (WA) Pres Dr Andrew Miller with a recap on the current #covid scene - the importance of tracking and tracing COVID cases & our hospitals’ capacity to protect their workforce – all captured in a series of ‘adequately drawn’ diagrams. https://t.co/KICDGORQJz
AMA (WA)
11 Jul at 12:45 am
#Opinion: Doctors’ wellbeing is an issue that won’t be fixed by one or two projects. Wellbeing must become embedded in the core business of our profession through means such as reflective practice and debriefing: https://t.co/MreqylyfuB
AMA (WA)
10 Jul at 4:43 am
@AMA_WAPresident Dr Andrew Miller joined @TheTodayShow this morning to discuss WA’s hard borders tightening from midnight last night. Watch the full interview online: https://t.co/wEMDUvvPmG
AMA (WA)
9 Jul at 9:05 am
#Opinion: The #COVID19 pandemic has exacerbated many of the issues facing #GeneralPractice. The addition of telehealth services was seen by many as a way of tackling some of these, writes Dr Shane head: https://t.co/mUl2hVFa25
AMA (WA)
6 Jul at 11:45 pm
#Opinion: Like all jobs, being a GP registrar has its pros and cons. However, in the 21st century, the cons should not be related to basic industrial conditions: https://t.co/YVK97dApi9
AMA (WA)
6 Jul at 8:43 am
@AMA_WAPresident Dr Andrew Miller spoke with Mark Gibson on @6PR and cautioned against thinking that Victoria’s unfolding COVID-19 crisis couldn’t happen here in WA. Listen online: https://t.co/qUVyxqBjBA
AMA (WA)
5 Jul at 6:00 am
Supermarkets claim to care about our health but new research finds they are contributing to the obesity crisis: https://t.co/hd2ZWjNxAq
AMA (WA)
3 Jul at 8:50 am
The COVID-19 crisis has forced WA Health to look at junior doctor recruitment more carefully, and it’s about time, writes Dr Megge Beacroft: https://t.co/9iHev0r98e
AMA (WA)
1 Jul at 4:00 pm
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated long-standing pressure points for doctors in training, writes Dr Rebecca Wood: @rfrwood https://t.co/4JyTzyxqyY
AMA (WA)
25 Jun at 12:36 am
The AMA (WA) has re-elected Dr Andrew Miller as @AMA_WAPresident at its AGM last night. “I am conscious of the responsibility, honour and trust that members have once again placed in me during a time of great change for the AMA (WA) and the community,” Dr Miller said. https://t.co/HJzpfJAGLf
AMA (WA)
24 Jun at 8:27 am
The AMA (WA), alongside the @HSUNational WA and @UnitedWorkersOz welcomed the WA Government’s announcement to provide essential protections for healthcare workers should they contract #COVID19. @AMA_WAPresident https://t.co/aTJafmXyi0
AMA (WA)
23 Jun at 6:47 am
The Australian Medical Association (WA) welcomes the WA Government’s easing of #COVID19 restrictions in Phase 4 of its roadmap, effective 27 June 2020. @AMA_WAPresident https://t.co/UDBWak1kat
AMA (WA)
19 Jun at 6:38 am
Did you know when a diagnosis of depression has been made, there's a 20% chance the person’s life will end in suicide? “It’s important men seek help during the early stages of depression, which is a very treatable disease,” Psychiatrist Professor Paul Skerritt says. @beyondblue https://t.co/qkTZiYIpyY
AMA (WA)
18 Jun at 11:00 am
“WA is a difficult state to defend. You can’t treat severe COVID in the outback. So we’re getting all of our ducks in a row.” AMA (WA) President Dr Andrew Miller was on Sky News discussing borders and a promising study of a steroid in treating COVID patients. @AMA_WAPresident https://t.co/gExc336NDC
AMA (WA)
18 Jun at 10:49 am
Early in the COVID-19 crisis, the AMA (WA) called for a reduction in the number of children in schools and increased remote learning options. “We were the first to state schools would be closed this year," AMA (WA) President Dr Andrew Miller told The Educator. @AMA_WAPresident https://t.co/qVfABBG4vA
AMA (WA)
18 Jun at 9:00 am
Prostate cancer is the 4th commonest cause of death in men after coronary heart disease, lung cancer & stroke in Oz while testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men aged 18-39. If you have concerns about prostate cancer or testicular cancer talk to your GP #menshealthweek https://t.co/MwRWuHG0rw
AMA (WA)
17 Jun at 3:34 am
@AMA_WAPresident spoke with 6PR about the ineffective & inconsistent approaches to performance management, mediation & conflict resolution processes in the hospital system which have led to a reluctance by some doctors to raise issues with administrators: https://t.co/inY0Lk35jK
AMA (WA)
16 Jun at 5:24 am
Globally alcohol kills almost 6x more men than women. Psychiatrist A/Prof Mathew Coleman says men generally consume substances at more harmful levels than women & are less likely to recognise their intake is harmful & seek help. #menshealthweek https://t.co/KzGTJNAxK4 https://t.co/3iY5yigK6k
AMA (WA)
15 Jun at 5:57 am
Did you know men are less frequent visitors to the GP? You wouldn’t drive your car around without having it serviced & expect it to run well. Seeing your GP to improve how you ‘run’ is the same idea. To the men out there, when’s the last time you visited your GP? #menshealthweek https://t.co/jhF0chWHOA
AMA (WA)
15 Jun at 2:41 am
The AMA (WA) is standing with organisations around the country to draw attention to men’s health, calling on men & their families to check in on their overall wellbeing this #MensHealthWeek. https://t.co/KF1iwMKeey
AMA (WA)
11 Jun at 2:20 am
Join @AMA_WAPresident Dr Andrew Miller and @MDANational's Dr Jane Deacon Tuesday 16 June as they discuss the medico-legal issues that have been brought into sharp relief courtesy of the COVID-19 pandemic. Register online now: https://t.co/doEaYwIEMd https://t.co/xvxXJ9bTvz
AMA (WA)
9 Jun at 5:13 am
#Opinion: The best thing we can do to ensure that we work well as a team and protect our community is to be kind to one another and to ourselves, writes @RACGP WA Chair, Dr Sean Stevens. @Seano_ss @DHAS_WA https://t.co/yGw2a38xc9
AMA (WA)
9 Jun at 1:02 am
Doctors and medical students around Australia now have access to free, confidential telehealth mental health services through the new Drs4Drs Support Service. @drs4drs_Aus https://t.co/Rz2F94jvp8
AMA (WA)
8 Jun at 7:04 am
Watch @AMA_WAPresident Dr Andrew Miller on Flashpoint at 9.20pm tonight on Channel 7. Dr Miller joins WA Health Minister @RogerCookMLA, State Opposition Leader @LizaHarveyMLA, infectious diseases expert Dr @ClayGolledge and host @timdmcmillan to discuss WA’s border closure. https://t.co/dx9ccmRH3Q
AMA (WA)
5 Jun at 5:41 am
To my colleagues: it’s OK not to be OK. You are not alone. Now more than ever we are #inthistogether #crazysocks4docs @Kaddy_Noonan https://t.co/jp5ZqA0xpD
AMA (WA)
5 Jun at 4:01 am
#ICYMI: “It could well be more than 2 years before it’s safe to go travelling to developing countries in particular...” @AMA_WAPresident https://t.co/7AVfeSmm0u
AMA (WA)
5 Jun at 3:40 am
What better way to mark #CrazySocks4Docs day than with a collage of AMA (WA) councillors and their crazy socks. Disclaimer: the pooch is not a councillor, just too cute not to share! Find out more about #CrazySocks4Docs online here: https://t.co/CTgWTgtokW https://t.co/zLqwuBdqeU
