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• Updates on National Registration - 8 September 2010

    National Registration update  Accessing your record Some of you had trouble finding yourselves on the register.  If you are accessing your record, it is important to note that you should not enter your NSW Medical Practitioner Number – instead simply enter your name and type… Read full story

  Posted on: 8 Sep 2010

• Update: What you need to know on National Registration

  As you would be aware, Australia’s new National Registration and Accreditation Scheme commenced 1 July 2010. While we have been talking about National Registration for a decade, many doctors are still unaware of how National Registration will work in practice. While the AMA continues to have concerns… Read full story

  Posted on: 6 Sep 2010

• AMA (NSW) and ASMOF (NSW) submission to NSW Government's discussion paper

  AMA (NSW) and ASMOF (NSW) responded to the NSW Government’s call for submissions for the discussion paper on implementing the Federal Government’s proposal for reform of the Australian health system -' A National Health and Hospitals Network for Australia's Future'. Click here to read the… Read full story

  Posted on: 1 Sep 2010

• Health impact of alcohol abuse goes far beyond the drinker

  A new report released today is a stark reminder that the health impact of alcohol abuse extends far beyond the drinker, according to the AMA (NSW). The Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Foundation (AER Foundation) has today released the startling findings of a study into the harm caused by the drinking… Read full story

  Posted on: 24 Aug 2010

• The Macarthur Advertiser reports on AMA (NSW) discussion in Macarthur

  The Macarthur Advertiser reported on the AMA (NSW) roundtable discussion in the marginal electorate of Macarthur held on Tuesday 9 August . Click here to read the story. Read full story

  Posted on: 18 Aug 2010

• Question mark over plans to establish Coffs Harbour GP Super Clinic

  The AMA (NSW) is today questioning the need for a GP Super Clinic in Coffs Harbour, recently announced by the Federal Government, with local doctors saying it will merely duplicate existing services already in place. “Whether there is a genuine need for a new clinic in Coffs Harbour is questionable… Read full story

  Posted on: 16 Aug 2010

• Local doctors devastated as Gulgong hospital closure comes without notice

  Local doctors in Gulgong and Mudgee are devastated at the Greater Western Area Health Service’s (GWAHS) decision to close Gulgong Hospital at the end of the month, AMA (NSW) and RDA (NSW) said today. “Local doctors only learned of the GWAHS’ decision this week and say that the GWAHS… Read full story

  Posted on: 15 Aug 2010

• Aged care, GP funding and the necessary growth of Campbelltown Hospital - key issues

  Aged care, GP funding and the necessary growth of Campbelltown Hospital have emerged as the key issues at the second Doctors4Health roundtable held by the AMA (NSW) in the critical marginal South West Sydney seat of Macarthur. Local doctors met with candidates at the Campbelltown Catholic Club last night… Read full story

  Posted on: 11 Aug 2010

• State of SW Sydney Health Care Under Microscope

  The health needs of people in South West Sydney will come under the national political microscope at a Doctors4Health forum hosted by the AMA in Campbelltown tonight. Major candidates for the seat of Macarthur, Nick Bleasdale (ALP) and Russell Matheson (Liberals), will meet with local doctors to discuss… Read full story

  Posted on: 10 Aug 2010

• Commitment needed to ensure sufficient intern places in NSW

  The NSW Government must commit to providing all current Australian university-trained medical students with access to intern training places in public hospitals, the AMA (NSW) said today. “This is not a new issue - NSW is severely lagging in its efforts to provide enough training places in public… Read full story

  Posted on: 10 Aug 2010

• Candidates, doctors agree: Issue No. 1 on Central Coast is health

  The first Central Coast AMA (NSW) Doctors4Health roundtable has been hailed as a success, with local doctors able to lock-down at least some consensus from opposing federal candidates. On a day where health dominated the election nationally, the AMA (NSW) Roundtable ensured that local candidates had to… Read full story

  Posted on: 6 Aug 2010

• Doctors Welcome Plans to Give Frontline Health Workers Greater Control of Hospitals

  The Australian Medical Association (NSW) today welcomed the NSW Government’s commitment to give local doctors a role on local public hospital governing bodies. AMA (NSW) President Michael Steiner said the policy was good news for doctors, nurses and patients as it ensured major decisions would be… Read full story

  Posted on: 5 Aug 2010

• Consultation Time a Hot Issue for Central Coast Candidates

  Federal election candidates on the Central Coast will get a full hour with local doctors to discuss the health needs of the local community at a forum hosted by the AMA in Terrigal on Thursday 5 August. AMA Federal Vice President Steve Hambleton said one of the big topics of discussion would be how… Read full story

  Posted on: 5 Aug 2010

• Australian of the Year to address Charitable Foundation

  Australian of the Year and leading mental health expert, Professor Patrick McGorry will address mental health reform at the AMA (NSW) Charitable Foundation Gala dinner tonight. AMA (NSW) President, Dr Michael Steiner, said Professor McGorry had been influential in the battle to focus mainstream political… Read full story

  Posted on: 4 Aug 2010

• Coalition commitment to Gap Park Masterplan welcomed

  AMA (NSW) welcomes the Coalition’s pledge over the weekend to commit funding towards the Gap Park Masterplan, if elected, after it became apparent last week that the Federal Government had not set aside any funds for the project. Australian Medical Association (NSW) President, Dr Michael Steiner said… Read full story

  Posted on: 2 Aug 2010

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