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• 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

• 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

• 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

• Getting to Grips With the NSW Budget

  Navigating a NSW budget is disorienting work, but when it comes to health spending it truly is a hall of mirrors. This year we brought in the big guns to help us analyse the State Budget – especially in the context of State/Federal funding reforms. National consulting firm Access Economics was… Read full story

  Posted on: 14 Jul 2010

• Doctor supports call to cut back drinking

  Wagga Base Hospital emergency department director, Dr Shane Curran has been instrumental in pushing for changes to reduce alcohol-related violence and welcomes a proposal to impose tougher restrictions on licensed premises. Click here to read more Read full story

  Posted on: 23 Jun 2010

• NSW claims on elective surgery don't add up

  National health statistics have undermined the NSW Government’s claim that it’s tackling the crisis in elective surgery waiting lists, according to the Australian Medical Association (NSW). AMA (NSW) Councillor Associate Professor Brian Owler today said Australian Institute of Health and… Read full story

  Posted on: 17 Jun 2010

• NSW Health Budget goes backwards under Labor

  

  NSW Hospitals will be approximately $500 million worse off next year as a result of the 2010/11 NSW Health Budget going backwards. AMA (NSW) spokesperson, Dr Brian Morton said the decreased spending comes… Read full story

  Posted on: 8 Jun 2010

• NSW committment to closing the gap recognised

  The AMA (NSW) commends the NSW Government and State Opposition for committing to a positive step towards closing the gap after the signing of the NSW Close the Gap Statement of Intent yesterday. AMA (NSW) President Dr Michael Steiner said it recognised the importance of closing the gap and occurred within… Read full story

  Posted on: 4 Jun 2010

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