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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Updated Position Statement on Medical Workforce and Training
04 Apr 2019
The AMA has updated the position statement on Medical Workforce and Training. The updated position statement addresses the two most important issues affecting... -
Simplifying Treatment in Type 2 Diabetes module available on doctorportal Learning
04 Apr 2019
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is among the most common reasons to see a general practitioner and will become more common in the future as the number of people affected... -
Beware of ‘Directory Listing’ scams
04 Apr 2019
The AMA is warning practices to be aware of ‘directory listing’ scams. These scams usually offer a worthless listing for your practice in an online directory... -
New Veterans’ MATES campaign to help patients live well at home
04 Apr 2019
AMA members are advised of an upcoming campaign from the Veterans’ Medicines Advice and Therapeutic Education Services (Veterans’ MATES) titled Helping your... -
Countering Violent Extremism Webinar for health professionals
04 Apr 2019
AMA members are advised that a recording of the Countering Violent Extremism Webinar for health professionals titled: Mental illness, terrorism and grievance-... -
End of the Medicare Freeze a positive sign for general practice
28 Mar 2019
The AMA has welcomed Labor’s promise to bring forward the lifting of the freeze on Medicare rebates for a range of GP services, but major investment is needed... -
Updated AMA Position Statement on Fostering Generalism in the Medical Workforce
28 Mar 2019
The AMA has updated the position statement on Fostering Generalism in the Medical Workforce. The updated position statement reflects the need to rebuild... -
AMA calls for age of criminal responsibility to be raised
28 Mar 2019
AMA President Dr Tony Bartone has outlined the AMA’s call to raise the age of criminal responsibility, stating that it will prevent the unnecessary... -
Australian General Practice Training Applications open for 2020
28 Mar 2019
AMA members are advised that applications for the 2020 intake for the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) Program are now open. There are 1,500... -
Enhanced Compliance for Pathology Approved Collection Centres
28 Mar 2019
AMA members are advised that the Department of Health is in the process of writing to some Approved Pathology Authorities (APA) regarding new Approved...
