GP Network News
GP Network News is a weekly publication for general practitioners designed to keep them up to date on developments affecting their profession.
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Flu vaccinations in pharmacies
23 Jan 2014
Appearing on ABC News Brisbane last week, AMA President, Dr Steve Hambleton, expressed concerns over the plan by the Queensland Government to allow pharmacists... -
The state of General Practice – reflections on 2013 and challenges for 2014
23 Jan 2014
In the first edition of Australian Medicine for this year, Dr Brian Morton, Chair of the AMA Council of General Practice, reflects on the general practice... -
Australian Medicine January issue out now
23 Jan 2014
In the January issue of Australian Medicine several health leaders, including Chief Medical Officer Professor Chris Baggoley, health policy expert Dr Lesley... -
New Australian Medicine App
23 Jan 2014
Australian Medicine is now available free through an app that can be downloaded at your favourite app store. Simply type in "Australian Medicine" and search... -
Potential shortage of Measles/Chicken Pox vaccines
23 Jan 2014
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has advised the Department of Health (DOH) of a potential disruption to supply of its varicella containing vaccines, Varilrix (Varicella... -
GP funding dominates early media in 2014
16 Jan 2014
The media has heavily reported the proposal to the National Audit Commission for a $6 co-payment for the most common GP services and Medibank Private’s pilot... -
AMA President reflects on 2013
16 Jan 2014
AMA President, Dr Steve Hambleton, speaks on AMATV about AMA achievements in 2013 including AMA success in removing the cap on tax-deductions for work related... -
Immunisation – helping parents weigh the benefits
16 Jan 2014
Recent media reports highlighted again the worrying decline in immunisation rates, particularly in some affluent areas. New ‘no jab, no play’ laws, which... -
AMA questions safety of pharmacy vaccinations
16 Jan 2014
The AMA has written to the Queensland Government’s Chief Health Officer raising serious patient safety concerns about a Queensland trial of community... -
Australasian Health Professionals Directory updated advice to members
16 Jan 2014
Last year the AMA advised members on a potential scam from a group calling itself "AUAHP Australasian Health Professionals Directory".The scheme involves...
