"Evolve our GP training program" says AMA modernise Medicare campaign
The AMA has launched a new plan calling for the major political parties to commit to creating a “Modern Medicare”, to address the urgent need for reform and investment in Australia’s general practices.
It includes a call to evolve our GP training program to make general practice more appealing to the next generation of doctors.
The AMA plan to support general practice is also calling for extra funding to:
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Introduce medical homes to bolster coordinated, patient centred care
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Increase the time available to patients to spend with their GP to address complex healthcare concerns
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Encourage the provision of more GP services into after-hours
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Expand the number of nurse and allied health services available in general practices
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Bolster the GP care provided to aged care residents
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Create a wound consumables scheme, saving patients time and money
You can read more about the AMA modernise Medicare campaign at https://www.ama.com.au/modernise-medicare