Public Hospitals - Cycle of Crisis

The AMA report on public hospitals reveals a cycle of crisis.

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Advocacy & Policy

18 November 2021

LGBTQIA+ Health - 2021

Many people who are LGBTQIA+ in Australia live happy and healthy lives. However, people who are LGBTQIA+ can experience unacceptable health inequities when compared to those who do not identify as LGBTQIA+. This Position Statement outlines health issues experienced by people who are LGBTQIA+ in Australia, and sets out the AMA's calls for action to improve the health experiences and outcomes of these communities and individuals. 
17 November 2021

AMA response to proposed changes to the RACGP Standards for general practices (5th edition) - COVID-19/IPC

The AMA has made a submission in response to proposed changes to the RACGP Standards for general practices (5th edition) in relation to infection prevention and control.
11 November 2021

Cervical Screening Self Collection Update

GPs, from mid next year, will be able to offer patients more choice when it comes to collecting their sample for their cervical screening test.
11 November 2021

AMA submission to the Department of Health – National Medicines Policy Review

In this submission, the AMA outlines 29 recommendations to improve the current and future medicines environment and to meet the current NMP objectives.
9 November 2021

AMA Submission on on Australia's Primary Health Care 10 Year Plan 2022-2032 Consultation Draft

The AMA in its response to the Consultation Draft - Primary Health Care 10 Year Plan broadly supports the proposed actions which echo AMA advocacy for funding reform that would see general practice better supported to care for patients and the community.
8 November 2021

AMA submission - Department of Health consultation on Draft National Obesity Prevention Strategy 2022-2032

The Australian Medical Association agrees with the overall approach of the draft Obesity Prevention Strategy and is supportive of it as a vital tool to address overweight and obesity.


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Vision for Australia's Health

Health reform in this country is sorely needed, and long overdue.

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COVID-19

COVID-19 is challenging the capacity of our nation to respond to serious illness in a never before seen way. View our guidance for doctors on the impact of coronavirus.

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