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The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is the peak professional body for doctors in Australia. The AMA promotes and protects the professional interests of doctors and the healthcare needs of patients and communities. 

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Dr Danielle McMullen

AMA PRESIDENT

A/Prof Julian Rait

AMA VICE PRESIDENT

Health is the best investment: shifting from a sickcare system to a healthcare system

Improving the health outcomes of Australians is not only a desirable objective in its own right, but an important determinant for Australia’s economic productivity and growth.

You deserve more

Access to your doctor is critical for your health and wellbeing.

But instead of improving access to your doctor, governments are funding services which will threaten your safety, fragment your care, and undermine Australia’s world-class health system.

AMA's plan to improve access to GPs

The AMA’s plan to improve access to GPs outlines practical and implementable solutions to support GPs to spend more time with their patients, provide more care, and deliver more health though comprehensive and evidence-based care.

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