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Weight is an unspoken concern in many GP visits

Aug 17, 2018

Despite growing levels of obesity in the Australian population, new research has found that weight is not discussed in GP surgeries as often as might be expected. (more…)

Southern Queensland hub to help train regional doctors

Aug 9, 2018

A medical training hub designed to improve the skills and retention of doctors in rural and regional Southern Queensland will launch in Toowoomba on Friday (10 August 2018). (more…)

GP-patient relationships matter, but some Australians are missing out

Jul 26, 2018

Nearly all Australians have a usual general practitioner (GP) or usual place where they receive care, with a new report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)…

Research into health and performance of older doctors

Mar 27, 2018

University of Melbourne research found doctors aged 65 years of age and older had 37 per cent more notifications (complaints/concerns) lodged against them than younger doctors (36-60 years) over a…

More training for junior doctors in regional and rural Australia

Nov 21, 2017

Hundreds of new junior doctors will experience work as a general practitioner in regional and rural Australia, thanks to the second round of the Federal Government’s Rural Junior Doctor Training…

Home doctor visits increasing

Nov 15, 2017

The amount of after hours general practitioner (GP) care received through a home visit has been increasing steadily since 2013-14. (more…)

Adopt WA model of mandatory reporting

Sep 29, 2017

The AMA has urged the COAG Health Council to adopt the Western Australian model of mandatory reporting provisions for doctors seeking treatment for mental health and stress-related conditions. (more…)

Over 45s report positive experiences with Australia’s health care system

Sep 21, 2017

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) jointly present information from the Survey of Health Care, Australia, 2016. The survey which forms…

National approach to mandatory reporting welcome

Aug 10, 2017

The AMA welcomes the COAG Health Council decision to develop a nationally consistent approach to mandatory reporting provisions for health practitioners. (more…)