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The State Government's investment in primary care is welcome, but the funding could go so much further if it was used to establish women's health services delivered through existing general practices.

“It would be an amazing initiative to fund nurses to be part of a general practice team and also offer outreach services in shopping centres or other accessible places as part of a collaborative, team-based model," said President Dr Maria Boulton. 

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Pharmacy prescribing

With pharmacy prescribing about to start in North Queensland, we have called on Queensland Health to create an information campaign for patients and doctors. Read more. 

Bulk billing slump

Successive governments failings to adequately fund the Medicare rebates patients use to access their GPs has caused a record slump in clinics offering bulk billing. Read more. 

Nominations now open

Have you considered running for a leadership position with AMA Queensland? Nominations will close on 18 March. Read more. 

Pharmacy ownership

Proposed new pharmacy business ownership laws would make it even harder for new pharmacies to open, pushing prices up for patients. Read more. 

Q4 Scorecard 

The AMA Queensland Scorecard outlines our key achievements and results delivered in the fourth quarter of 2023. Read more. 

Breast physicians

ASMOFQ and AMA Queensland would like to thank those involved in making Breast Medicine a Queensland Health-recognised specialty. Read more. 

Shingles vaccine

President Dr Maria Boulton told ABC radio the shingles vaccine remains the most effective measure to prevent contracting and suffering from the disease.
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Magpie close up

Ramping Roundtable Chair Dr Kim Hansen spoke to the Today Show about the Emergency Medicine Foundation when a magpie came in for a close up. Read more. 

RSV vaccine

We want Queensland to follow WA's lead in offering the RSV antibody injection for infants under 8 months and under 19 months if they have any serious risk factors. Read more. 

Specialist survey

Specialists, we're checking in on your safety, mental health and wellbeing, hours of work, overtime, workplace culture, including bullying and harassment in this inaugural survey. Read more. 

Meet a member

Dr Aaron Chambers joined in 2017 and is motivated by the belief that a strong medical profession creates a healthy Australia. Read more. 

Volvo C40 and XC40

Members can access preferential pricing on Volvo C40 and XC40 Recharge models deliverable before the end of March.
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Upcoming events

Medical Careers Expo

Date:  Saturday 9 March
Location:  voco Brisbane City Centre
Registrations now closed. 
AGM and Dinner for the Profession
Date:  Friday 24 May
Location:  voco Brisbane City Centre
Register now. 
Junior Doctor Conference 
Date:  Saturday 8 - Sunday 9 June
Location:  Crystalbrook Riley, Cairns City
Registrations open soon. 
Sunshine Coast Member Networking Event
Date:  Friday 21 June 
Location:  Holiday Inn Express and Suites, Maroochydore
Registrations open soon. 

2024 Annual Conference 

Date: 15 - 21 September 2024
Location: Athens, Greece
Register now.
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