Position Statement
AMA Digital Health Vision Statement Preamble
In recognition of the need to clearly define the AMA’s perspective on the future of digital health, the AMA Federal Council recently adopted the AMA Digital Health Vision Statement – Preamble 2021.
The Vision Statement calls for a patient-focused health care system, ensuring equity in healthcare for both patients and doctors. It also outlines AMA’s position on the key aspects of digital health and how these should contribute and improve Australia’s healthcare system. It reiterates that new healthcare technologies must be designed in close consultation with medical practitioners and patients, with ongoing quality improvement and system review.
