September 14, 2016
AMA (NSW) President, Prof Brad Frankum, says the latest report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) on Australia’s health reinforces the need for action on overweight and […]
September 12, 2016
AMA (NSW) President, Prof Brad Frankum, says the medical staff at the South East Regional Hospital are being asked to do too much with too little. “The South East Regional […]
September 8, 2016
AMA (NSW) President, Prof Brad Frankum, says RUOK Day is an excellent reminder of the importance of looking out for one another when it comes to mental health. “Healthcare really […]
September 7, 2016
AMA (NSW) President, Prof Brad Frankum, says the latest figures from the Bureau of Health Information (BHI) continue to show a system under strain. “Every time the BHI releases one […]
August 27, 2016
AMA (NSW) President, Prof Brad Frankum, says the jailing of John Kearsley for indecent assault is a reminder to everyone of the need for zero tolerance on this kind of […]
August 17, 2016
AMA (NSW) President, Prof Brad Frankum, says a wine producer lamenting Sydney’s lockout laws is like the tobacco industry throwing a tantrum over plain packaging. “Sydney’s lockout laws were introduced […]
July 11, 2016
AMA (NSW) Councillor, Clin A/Prof Saxon Smith, says people should not take advice from celebrity chefs when it comes to sunscreen use. “Pete Evans has no idea what he’s talking […]
July 7, 2016
AMA (NSW) President, Prof Brad Frankum, says the Federal Government’s withdrawal of millions in funding for Indigenous health services in the state is very disappointing. “Indigenous health services are vital […]
July 1, 2016
AMA NSW President, Prof Brad Frankum, is calling on the community to stand up for Australia’s health system this election. Prof Frankum said he was aware of GPs in south […]
June 23, 2016
The NSW Government announced reforms to the workers compensation system in NSW in August 2015. The reform package has affected three areas: benefits for workers including increases to the maximum […]