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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)
21 Jul at 8:15 am
From dreams of flying for Qantas as a teen, to swapping from psychiatry to plastics during his residency, July's Medicus cover story explores Dr Mark Duncan-Smith’s career, why he put his hand up for the AMA (WA)'s top job. #amawa #wahealth #medicus https://t.co/2S6orI8Sda
AMA (WA)
20 Jul at 8:55 am
With 22 Australian hotel quarantine system failures in 15 months, AMA (WA)'s Immediate Past President, @drajm and Councillor Dr Katrina Powers share insights from Hong Kong's system seeing some greater success. #amawa #covid19 #hotelquarantine #21days https://t.co/ViKoLtFNRg
AMA (WA)
19 Jul at 1:45 am
We all know how poor sleep affects our mood, our wellbeing and our productivity and the latest AMA (WA) blog explores the financial and non-financial cost of poor sleep on the Australia's economy. #sleepeconomics #wellbeing #productivity #amawa https://t.co/H1PrPEXJBC
AMA (WA)
15 Jul at 12:39 pm
President, Dr Mark Duncan-Smith spoke with @LiamBartlett9 this morning about Geelong's self-isolation exemption, saying, “we would like to see more transparency about this decision making process.” #amawa #covid #bordercontol #wahealth #lockdown https://t.co/GzGuR2CKNS
AMA (WA)
14 Jul at 3:00 am
Calling all WA public hospital senior doctors! Make sure you have your say in the 2021 Morale + Engagement Survey. https://t.co/Z5v8AEnr9v #amawa #publichealth #workplaceculture #employeemorale #wellbeing #engagement https://t.co/Hkeu3Uth9t
AMA (WA)
12 Jul at 9:00 am
In the first in-person media conference since his election, AMA (WA) President, Dr Mark Duncan-Smith, shared a number of reasons for the state's looming public health system catastrophe. #publichealth #amawa #noexcuses https://t.co/G6PGAqIiNj
AMA (WA)
10 Jul at 9:00 pm
"#HealCountry, as NAIDOC 2021's theme, offers me hope to continue the connection of our culture to the rest of Australia." - Dr Corey Dalton, GP Registrar at Joondalup Health Campus. #naidocweek21 #amawa #indigenousdoctors https://t.co/9v5Q1TPRcC
AMA (WA)
10 Jul at 6:00 am
As workplace morale and clinical engagement underpins a functioning health system, we are seeking feedback from public hospital senior doctors on a range of issues. #amawa #publichealth #engagement #morale #doctorwellbeing https://t.co/nRAAdQU8gj
AMA (WA)
8 Jul at 8:00 am
The Australian Medical Association(WA) proudly supports NAIDOC Week 2021. Dr Lorraine Anderson, Medical Director at Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services, shares her story and what #Heal Country means to her. #naidocweek21 #amawa #indigenousdoctors https://t.co/HwzmOHz1Ue
AMA (WA)
6 Jul at 1:52 am
Good clinical engagement and workplace morale is central to a functioning health system. The biennial Public Hospital Senior Doctor's Morale and Engagement Survey will be distributed next week to establish current trends. #amawa #workplacemoral #moral #publichealth #culture https://t.co/NjXtDvRwS9
AMA (WA)
1 Jul at 9:28 am
It has been a long 18 months since the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2019 (WA) was passed, but from today, an eligible adult will now be able to access voluntary assisted dying (VAD) as part of their end-of-life choice options. #amawa #VAD #patientschoice https://t.co/xJkG6rPidu https://t.co/e3dCdz75qJ
AMA (WA)
1 Jul at 12:06 am
LIVE: LOCKDOWN DAY 1: AMA WA President Dr Mark Duncan-Smith's press conference. https://t.co/Qfa6iUpltm via @FacebookWatch
AMA (WA)
28 Jun at 10:12 am
Due to the fast moving nature of this new Delta strain, our President, Dr Mark Duncan Smith, said “…the conservative way to go would be to go for a short lockdown to allow contact tracers to get on top of this.” #covid #publichealth #publicsafety #amawa https://t.co/vSDKmJ669J
AMA (WA)
25 Jun at 9:00 am
This week, AMA (WA) Vice President, Dr David McCoubrie, spoke with 6PR Mornings with Liam Bartlett after a parliamentary inquiry was called into the Government’s contract with St John Ambulance. #publichealth #WAhealth #healthandsafety #healthcrisis https://t.co/ijvXeACPAP
AMA (WA)
23 Jun at 2:48 am
Thank you to @MedCon's Gold, Silver and Bronze Partners for their generous support of last weekend's conference. #medcon21 #amawa #Wadocstogether #WAhealth https://t.co/oI8tGqVGG3
AMA (WA)
23 Jun at 2:30 am
Thank you to our Major Supporting and Diamond Partners MDANational , HIF_Australia and WA Health Service Providers (WADeptHealth) for their generous sponsorship of MEDCON21 and helping to bring “WA Doctors Together”. #medcon21 #amawa #Wadocstogether #WAhealth https://t.co/BDkBDOs55N
AMA (WA)
23 Jun at 2:29 am
Thank you to MedCon21's Platinum Partners @sjog_healthcare, @stjohn_wa, Modalis, Morgan Stanley @WAHealth health, @PwC_AU, @ramsayhealth, Western Diagnostic Pathology, @AuDigitalHealth, for their generous support. https://t.co/FACX4oKY8f
AMA (WA)
20 Jun at 4:45 am
What's your ikigai? A panel of top docs-Dr Fiona Lander, Dr Marcus Tan, Dr Katharine Noonan, Dr Karina Powers & Dr Amandeep Hansra-on finding their passion & embracing it. A great way to close MEDCON21-thank you to all delegates & sponsors. Until next year! @BizEventsPerth https://t.co/3sGGX9zZoi
AMA (WA)
20 Jun at 2:11 am
Are you a doc seeking a flexible, diverse career? Dr Amandeep Hansra discusses the Creative Careers in Medicine Movement. Only at MedCon21 @BizEventsPerth @CCIM_official #medcon21 #amawa #CCIM #Wadocstogether #creativecareersinmed https://t.co/n0s6CtMv7l
AMA (WA)
20 Jun at 1:13 am
Who's fit for the future? Futurist Gihan Perera on what docs need to know in order to thrive, not just survive. MedCon21 Day 3 kicks off. @BizEventsPerth @gihanperera #medcon21 #amawa #Wadocstogether #fitforthefuture https://t.co/yjVuoAhWOB
AMA (WA)
19 Jun at 2:30 pm
Congratulations to the AMA (WA) Award recipents for 2021 - Dr Norman Swan, Prof Mark Khangure, Prof Meredith Borland and Dr Dean Choong. Your dedication to the medical profession makes WA a safer and healthier State. @medconWA @BusinesseventsPerth https://t.co/cKju2ulwGQ
AMA (WA)
19 Jun at 11:24 am
All frocked up for a night to remember - the AMA (WA) Gala ball is on now. Are you here? #medcon21 #amawa #Wadocstogether @medconWA @BusinesseventsPerth https://t.co/Op1nzu3Thq
AMA (WA)
19 Jun at 6:07 am
Stand up for healthy docs! GP and funny man Dr Ahmed Kazmi talks doctor wellbeing during Coronageddon. Medical College concurrent sessions continue at MedCon21. @BizEventsPerth @drahmedkazmi @RACGP #medcon21 #amawa #doctorwellbeing #mentalhealth #Wadocstogether https://t.co/Q4tBh7g9iB
AMA (WA)
19 Jun at 4:31 am
Medical College concurrent sessions begin at MedCon21. Delegates deep-dive into clinical issues and share insights. Here, a panel of docs discuss how Joondalup Health Campus prepped to care for 33 COVID-19 positive patients from the Artania cruise ship last year. https://t.co/nZ4GwJUsQY
AMA (WA)
19 Jun at 1:47 am
Maze runners in the house! Navigating Medicare compliance with case studies from a panel of experts - Dr Omar Khorshid, Prof Julie Quinlivan, Daniel McCabe, Dr Jane Deacon, Gae Nuttal. Only at MedCon21 #medcon21 #amawa #Medicare #Wadocstogether @BizEventsPerth @MDANational https://t.co/paksNyVSUM
AMA (WA)
19 Jun at 12:46 am
Ever wondered how the Commonwealth Dept of Health and the Professional Services Review apply the process of integrity in billing practices? Keynote speakers Prof Julie Quinlivan and Daniel McCabe grind into the details. Day 2 of MEDCON21 kicks off. #medcon21 #amawa https://t.co/zHeaQxmsJW
AMA (WA)
18 Jun at 9:49 am
On your Mark! Dr Mark Duncan-Smith has been elected the new president of the AMA (WA). His maiden speech at the AMA (WA) AGM promised a renewed focus on collaboration & finding solutions to the current crisis gripping WA's health system. #amawa #newAMAWApresident https://t.co/ltgp4CVsts
AMA (WA)
18 Jun at 8:38 am
It's getting hot in here! How can doctors contribute to sustainability and climate action? Top docs, including AMA Federal President Dr Omar Khorshid, outline a viable framework. @BizEventsPerth @ama_media #medcon21 #amawa #climatechange #climateaction #Wadocstogether https://t.co/MKVxHKkxqT
AMA (WA)
18 Jun at 6:36 am
Sports broadcaster Glenn Mitchell talks mental health from a deeply personal perspective. Mental illness is a major cause of death in Australian males aged 15-44 but with early intervention, honesty & the right support & guidance, it's far from an insurmountable hurdle. https://t.co/jHhB4H2geT
AMA (WA)
18 Jun at 5:42 am
What every doctor needs to know! An incisive and informative talk by Dr Scott Blackwell and Dr Andrew Miller on voluntary assisted dying (VAD). @BizEventsPerth #medcon21 #amawa #VAD #Wadocstogether https://t.co/3UXjH2hO4N
AMA (WA)
18 Jun at 1:29 am
Keynote speaker Rabia Siddique delivers an inspiring presentation on leadership amidst a crisis at MedCon21. @rabia_speaks @BizEventsPerth #medcon21 #amawa #Wadocstogether https://t.co/7tqxH9EIwG
AMA (WA)
18 Jun at 1:20 am
Here we go! AMA (WA) President Dr Andrew Miller Here we go! AMA (WA) President Dr Andrew Miller welcomes delegates at the first-ever MEDCON21 inter-college conference. It's 3 days of knowledge-sharing and networking. Over 150 speakers. 80+ sessions. WA docs together! https://t.co/TtCczb7FNY
AMA (WA)
5 Jun at 1:00 am
Achieving environmental sustainability in health care is essential to improving the way Australia’s health system functions. It’s essential the Australian Government take action on this. #GenerationRestoration #WorldEnvironmentDay https://t.co/ipEyqLJQ5M https://t.co/od19NuzBhn
AMA (WA)
4 Jun at 10:01 am
MEDCON21 WA Day promotion! Register for the full 3 day conference before midnight Monday 7 June, for a chance to win your choice of two great prizes. https://t.co/bxcQmqWdtM #medcon21 #medcon #amawa #medicalconference https://t.co/T6Rn5MK0G1
AMA (WA)
4 Jun at 3:30 am
Find out why Dr Andrew Miller is excited about MEDCON21 – maybe because there's something for everybody or maybe because it's the medical event of the year. https://t.co/mNxBcsQ5bh
