The AMA Joint submission highlights the real risk that the new scheme will erode the medical board’s ability to protect patient safety, and addresses four major concerns with the proposed registration arrangements:
Federal Budget Submission 2012-13: Priorities in preventive health
Federal Budget Submission 2012-13: GP infrastructure
The AMA Budget Submission identifies areas where additional investment in health care and health infrastructure is needed and should be considered in the forthcoming Federal Budget.
The AMA does not suggest that the answer to every question is to spend more. We have identified areas where the Government can spend more effectively.
Federal Budget Submission 2012-13: Health financing
Federal Budget Submission 2012-13: Tackling chronic disease management
Federal Budget Submission 2012-13: Medical workforce and training
Federal Budget Submission 2012-13: Health and medical research
Federal Budget Submission 2012-13: e-health
Federal Budget Submission 2012-13: Mental health