Media - Audio
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24 Jul 2014, Audio
AProf Owler, 720 ABC, 24 July 2014AMA President A/Professor Brian Owler talked bout his concerns regarding the equity and fairness in Australia's healthcare system. A/Professor Owler said the AMA is concerned the proposed GP co-payment lacks protection for vulnerable, elderly, and chronically ill people.
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26 May 2014, Audio
A/Prof Owler, 2UE Sydney, 26 May 2014AMA President A/Prof Brian Owler discusses alcohol advertising during sport and Australia's problem with alcohol-related violence.
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26 May 2014, Audio
A/Prof Owler, 666 ABC, 26 May 2014AMA President A/Prof Brian Owler speaks on his first day as the newly elected President. A/Prof Owler discusses the AMA's victories over the years, advocating on behalf of GPs, specialists, and practitioners, and the Federal Budget.
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20 May 2014, Audio
Dr Hambleton, 2GB Sydney, 20 May 2014AMA President Dr Steve Hambleton talks about new research confirming that vaccination does not have any link to autism. Dr Hambleton says there is no link and this should close the book once and for all.
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17 May 2014, Audio
A/Prof Brian Owler, Adelaide Radio FIVEaaAMA President, Brian Owler, talks about the impact the proposed $7 Co-payment would have on GPs as well as vulnerable patients.
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16 May 2014, Audio
A/Prof Owler, 2GB Sydney, 16 May 2014AMA President A/Prof Brian Owler talks about the Federal Budget, particularly the GP co-payment. A/Prof Owler says we need to make sure there is a proper safety net for those who cannot afford the co-payments.
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14 May 2014, Audio
Professor Geoffrey Dobb, 2GB Sydney, 14 May 2014AMA Vice President, Geoffrey Dobb, explains who will pay the $7 co-payment announced in the Federal Budget and the AMA's opposition to the extra cost being applied in emergency departments.
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13 May 2014, Audio
Geoffrey Dobb ABC 774 MelbourneAMA Vice President, Geoffrey Dobb, outlines the increased costs that will fall on all Australians seeking medical treatment and relying on prescription medicine.
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12 May 2014, Audio
Dr Hambleton, 666 ABC Canberra, 12 May 2014AMA President Dr Steve Hambleton discusses the possible impact of the Government's plan to introduce GP co-payments. Dr Hambleton holds concerns for low income earners, Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, and those with mental illness.
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08 May 2014, Audio
Dr Hambleton, 2CC Canberra, 8 May 2014AMA President Dr Steve Hambleton talks about doctors no longer giving out sick notes but rather notes that say what a person can or cannot do. Dr Hambleton says that with issues like influenza people should not go to work, because the disease will spread.
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05 May 2014, Audio
Dr Steve Hambleton, 6PR Perth, 5 May 2014AMA President Dr Steve Hambleton talks about the Commission of Audit proposal that insurers be allowed to vary prices based on lifestyle choice. Dr Hambleton says encouraging a healthy population will deliver the health savings the Government is looking for.
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01 May 2014, Audio
Dr Hambleton, 2GB Sydney, 1 May 2014AMA President Dr Steve Hambleton talks to Steve Price about possible GP co-payments and other impacts on the health system if Commission of Audit recommendations turn up in the Federal Budget.
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23 Apr 2014, Audio
Dr Hambleton, ABC NewsRadio Breakfast, 23 AprilAMA President Dr Steve Hambleton discusses the need for a rethink of the care provided for people approaching the end of their life, particularly the effect of significant procedures and treatments on the quality of their life.
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09 Apr 2014, Audio
Dr Hambleton, 774 ABC Melbourne, 9 April 2014AMA President Dr Steve Hambleton discusses a possible Government plan to charge people who present to public hospitals with conditions or injuries that should be treated by a GP. Dr Hambleton is concerned about the plan, saying it would deter patients from seeing their doctor.
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21 Mar 2014, Audio
Dr Hambleton, 4BC Brisbane, 21 March 2014AMA President Dr Steve Hambleton talks about the conflict between public hospital doctors and the Newman Government over individual contracts. He says the concerns were that the contracts were one-sided and unfair, and could be interpreted in a way that was unsafe for patients.
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19 Mar 2014, Audio
Dr Hambleton, 4BC Brisbane, 19 March 2014AMA President Dr Steve Hambleton says over 1000 Queensland doctors have voted to reject the latest offer from the Queensland Government on contracts. He says that he wants to see the issue resolved and will continue to talk to the Government to get a good outcome.
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18 Mar 2014, Audio
Dr Hambleton, 2CC Canberra, 18 March 2014AMA Vice President Professor Geoffrey Dobb talks about the health effects of wind farms. He says the AMA has researched this issue in great detail and there is no evidence that wind farms cause adverse health effects.
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12 Mar 2014, Audio
Dr Hambleton, 3AW Melbourne, 12 March 2014AMA President Dr Steve Hambleton talks about the roles and responsibilities of doctors and pharmacists. He says he would be concerned if pharmacists were to try give medical advice and the best approach is to work together.
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03 Mar 2014, Audio
Dr Hambleton, ABC Wodonga, 3 March 2014AMA President Dr Steve Hambleton called on the Australian food industry to stop undermining the new five star rating system for food nutrition. He says the star rating system helps people choose better products and the group he is working with decided it was better than a traffic light system.
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25 Feb 2014, Audio
Dr Hambleton, 891 ABC Adelaide, 25 February 2014AMA President Dr Steve Hambleton says patients may be disadvantaged if proposed Medicare changes are implemented. He says Australia's health spending is accurate and the question for debate is the Medicare contribution.