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AMA (NSW) supports the Justice Reinvestment Campaign
Efforts to prevent criminal behaviour and reduce the over-representation of Indigenous Australians behind bars through community spending carry a significant health benefit. “From a health standpoint the Justice Reinvestment Campaign is something that should be strongly supported,” said AMA… Read full story
Posted on: 3 May 2012
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Dancing doctor finds a good cause in Hearts4Heart
AMA (NSW) Councillor, Dr Pradnya Dugal, has found a way her passion for Bollywood dancing can help people with serious heart conditions through support network Hearts4Heart. Dr Dugal is today taking part in a flashmob for Hearts4Heart to raise awareness about the extent of heart disease’s effects… Read full story
Posted on: 21 Apr 2012
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Unions NSW denying junior doctors a fair go at work
AMA (NSW) is astounded that Unions NSW officials continue to support the Health Services Union by lobbying against the interests of junior doctors in the NSW Legislative Council. It is the understanding of AMA (NSW) that HSU General Secretary Michael Williamson continues to be active in his senior… Read full story
Posted on: 4 Apr 2012
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AMA (NSW) says increased funding for Blacktown Hospital is good news for western Sydney
AMA (NSW) welcomes the State Government’s pledge of $300 million in funding for Blacktown Hospital. Western Sydney has one of the fastest growing populations in Australia and the Government increasing its commitment from $125 million to $300 million is great news for the area. Prominent Blacktown… Read full story
Posted on: 14 Mar 2012
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Junior doctors and paramedics seek to escape the HSU
Junior doctors and paramedics have joined forces to maintain pressure on NSW Parliament to give them the choice to join unions specific to their respective careers. Even though the State Government has announced it intends to change the existing law to make this possible, the amendment bill faces… Read full story
Posted on: 13 Mar 2012
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Dr Lisa Dark, mother of three, named Doctor-in-Training of the Year
AMA (NSW) has named Dr Lisa Dark Doctor-in-Training of the Year for her phenomenal work and patient care at John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle. “It’s a great honour and it has come as quite a surprise – but a very pleasant surprise! “I think in some ways it’s a little… Read full story
Posted on: 4 Mar 2012
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Freedom from the HSU is a win for young doctors and their patients
The Australian Medical Association (NSW) has freed doctors-in-training from the monopoly of the Health Services Union. Following a strong lobbying campaign from AMA (NSW), the State Government has today announced that it will change laws that had kept interns, residents and registrars who chose to join a… Read full story
Posted on: 23 Feb 2012
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AMA (NSW) welcomes new tobacco reforms
AMA (NSW) welcomes the NSW Government’s ban on smoking in public places and strongly supports making these laws uniform throughout the state. Previously it was up to local councils to decide whether or not to introduce these sorts of measures which led to inconsistent smoking policies amongst… Read full story
Posted on: 21 Feb 2012
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AMA (NSW) congratulates all doctors named on the Australia Day Honours List
AMA (NSW) congratulates all the doctors who have been named on the Australia Day Honours List and thanks them for their service to their communities. “It’s always wonderful to see the number of doctors who appear on the Australia Day Honours List. “I particularly want to congratulate… Read full story
Posted on: 26 Jan 2012
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AMA (NSW) says kids’ safety near high balconies and windows should be paramount
AMA (NSW) Councillor, A/Prof Brian Owler, says he is disappointed that the safety of children seems to be regarded as less important than how a building looks. “Parents should be able to take the steps necessary to protect their children from falls from balconies in their home. “Of course… Read full story
Posted on: 24 Jan 2012
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AMA (NSW) welcomes record-breaking number of interns to the medical profession
AMA (NSW) welcomes the record-breaking total of 850 new interns who will be starting their careers as doctors in NSW this week at hospitals around the state. “A lot of people don’t realise it but once you’ve graduated with a degree in medicine there are still many years of training to… Read full story
Posted on: 15 Jan 2012
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AMA (NSW) reminds parents of the risk of children falling from windows and balconies
AMA (NSW) is reminding parents to be aware of and take precautions against the potential fall hazards for children from windows and balconies. “As we can see from today’s terrible accident where a young child fell from a balcony and is sadly now in critical condition, this is something you… Read full story
Posted on: 2 Jan 2012
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Brian Owler: Fatal crashes remind us of the terrible cost of road accidents
AMA (NSW) Councillor, A/Prof Brian Owler, says recent deaths on NSW roads serve as a terrible reminder of the human costs of road accidents. “Recent crashes in Sydney and Orange which devastated two families and resulted in the deaths of children and adults – as well as severe injuries –… Read full story
Posted on: 22 Dec 2011
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AMA (NSW) supports greater transparency for doctors’ pay
The Auditor-General’s report highlights the need for more transparency in Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) pay claims, something AMA (NSW) has been working towards for some time. AMA (NSW) Councillor, A/Prof Brian Owler, said, “The current system for managing the way VMOs are paid is broken… Read full story
Posted on: 15 Dec 2011
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Ensure your child's safety around the swimming pool for the start of summer
AMA (NSW) has joined the NSW Ombudsman, Royal Life Saving NSW and Kidsafe NSW in a push to urge parents with swimming pools in their family home to check that the pool gates and fences are functioning properly. The recently released 2010 Annual Report from the NSW Child Death Review Team shows that… Read full story
Posted on: 11 Dec 2011
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