2011 Women in Medicine Award
AMA National Conference 2011
Public health physician Dr Barbara Bauert is the 2011 winner of the AMA Women in Medicine Award for her passion and dedication to improving the quality of services for doctors and patients in the Northern Territory.
The Women in Medicine Award is made to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the medical profession.
AMA President, Dr Andrew Pesce, made the announcement at the AMA’s annual conference in Brisbane.
“It gives me great pleasure to announce that the 2011 AMA Women in Medicine Award goes to Dr Barbara Bauert,” Dr Pesce said.
“Dr Bauert has advocated for doctors and their patients in remote areas of the Northern Territory for several decades.
“She is a respected member of her local community, representing them in discussions with the Northern Territory Government to increase recruitment and retention of doctors in remote areas.
“Nationally, her input into the debate on improving outcomes for Indigenous Australians and closing the life expectancy gap has been highly regarded.
“Dr Bauert was instrumental in establishing effective Indigenous Interpreter Services in Northern Territory Hospitals.
“Because of her persistence, passion and dedication, more than 80,000 Northern Territory Indigenous Australians from over 65 different language groups now have access to improved communication services with their health care providers.
“Many Australians have enjoyed the benefits of Dr Bauert’s rich source of knowledge and continuing advocacy for better health services.” Dr Pesce said
27 May 2011
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