Federal AMA President visits Tasmania to meet with local doctors and discuss impact of health reforms
Federal AMA President, Dr Steve Hambleton, will visit Tasmania today and tomorrow, 20-21 September.
Dr Hambleton will be in Hobart today to meet with the management of General Practice Tasmania (Medicare Local), tour Royal Hobart Hospital, attend a meeting of local doctors to discuss health reform and working conditions, and attend the AMA Tasmania Parliamentary Dinner, which will be attended by the Premier, the Hon Lara Giddings, and Health Minister, Michelle O’Byrne.
Tomorrow he will travel to Launceston for a meeting with local GPs to discuss the impact of health reforms, including primary care issues around Medicare Locals and GP Super Clinics.
Dr Hambleton is available for media interviews throughout his visit.
Itinerary:
Tuesday 20 September – Hobart
11.30am Meeting with General Practice Tasmania
1.30pm Tour of Royal Hobart Hospital
5.45pm Meeting with local GPs
7.00pm AMA Tasmania Parliamentary Dinner, Parliament House
Wednesday 21 September – Launceston
12.30pm Meeting with local GPs