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AMA (NSW) is urging parents to be alert when buying or receiving gifts for kids operated by lithium ‘button’ batteries this holiday season, as swallowing these objects can cause serious […]

Several months on from the devastating floods in Lismore, Northern Rivers health service providers have received very little grant funding from Government to rebuild their businesses. General practitioners, pharmacists, and […]

The NSW Government’s unwillingness to take the lead and announce funding for the recovery of primary healthcare services in the Northern Rivers is impacting care for patients. “The evidence is […]

Parents are reminded to follow important safety tips when taking kids to the beach, rivers, lakes, and backyard pools this summer. “As summer heats up, families will be looking to […]

AMA (NSW) is urging drivers to slow down, be cautious, and travel safely this holiday season, as NSW roads are expected to become busier over the coming weeks. “Road safety […]

Patients are coming to hospital with higher healthcare needs than ever before, according to new figures released by the Bureau of Health Information’s (BHI) Healthcare Quarterly report for July to […]

AMA (NSW) is urging women who are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant to avoid alcohol this holiday season. “I always tell my patients to pass on the bubbles and […]

AMA (NSW) is outraged by the Health Services Union’s (HSU) shock ad campaign for a royal commission into the NSW health budget, calling it an attack on all doctors. “The […]

The first of December marks the start of summer, as well as onset of snake season. As temperatures rise, AMA (NSW) is warning residents to look out for venomous snakes […]

Medical practices in NSW are experiencing high levels of aggression from patients, with survey respondents reporting incidents of patients swearing, shouting, slapping, and punching doctors and medical staff. A survey […]