Australia can learn from NGOs about improving Indigenous health

AMA Federal Councillor and AMA NT President, Dr Paul Bauert, said this week that the Australian Government could learn a lot from the experiences of non-government organisations internationally about how best to make real improvements in Indigenous health. Dr Bauert attended the United Nations Advance Global Health Conference held in Melbourne this week. Find out more

Accreditation standards for general practices

The AMA has welcomed the RACGP’s decision to make spirometers optional equipment for practices in the 4th edition of its accreditation standards for general practices. The AMA had submitted to the College that a mandatory requirement for spirometers would have placed an unreasonable expense on practices, and the current requirement to ensure timely access to the equipment was still appropriate.

Ethical guidelines for conducting independent medical assessments

The AMA has prepared guidelines for medical practitioners who are requested to conduct independent medical assessments on behalf of third parties. Find out more (member only)

Guidelines for report preparation and court attendance

The AMA has prepared guidelines for preparing reports and attending court in relation to independent medical assessments. Find out more (member only)

Guidelines on disclosing medical records to third parties

The AMA has prepared guidelines for doctors on disclosing medical records to third parties. Find out more (member only)

Corporatisation of general practice - updated decision support kit for doctors

Considering closing down your practice and moving into a corporate?  Does a corporate want to buy your practice? Before you make a move you need to read the AMA's Corporatisation of Medical Practice - Decision Support Kit for Doctors. Our updated kit provides information on many of the issues you need to consider when making the decision. Find out more

Remote Vocational Training Scheme applications

The Remote Vocational Training Scheme is now open for second round applications. Applications close on 17 September 2010. Find out more

Support Family Doctors petition

For those who haven’t done so yet, please visit our Support Family Doctors website and download our petition.

Regardless of the outcome of the federal election, the AMA will continue to campaign for your right to deliver quality care to your patients. Asking patients to complete the petition will enable GP issues to be the first issue presented to the new government.

We are asking you to collect as many signatures as you can before 30 September 2010.