Kate Benson

Former AMA (NSW) president and GP Dr Brian Morton was a force to be reckoned with – a passionate man with time – and kindness – for all. AMA (NSW) […]

There is little meaningful funding in today’s NSW Budget for the state’s ailing public health system and the thousands of patients waiting for their life-saving treatment or surgery. Doctors on […]

The latest Bureau of Health Information quarterly hospital performance report (January to March 2025) lays out the dire state of play in NSW public hospitals. As a doctor working in […]

It is not surprising to see staff engagement levels across NSW hospitals at their lowest in eight years in today’s Bureau of Health Information’s annual report on NSW health system […]

This morning’s announcement that children as young as two can now receive influenza vaccinations from their local pharmacy is a missed opportunity for GPs to address vaccine hesitancy and allay […]

We acknowledge recent reports in the Australian newspaper regarding doctors under pressure in NSW public hospitals. As a staff specialist, I am acutely aware of the strain our staff are […]

AMA (NSW) understands the immense frustrations of doctors working in an under-funded and under-resourced public hospital system facing ever-increasing demand for services. AMA (NSW) has been advocating for award reform […]

Industrial Relations – a general guide.

In today’s Bureau of Health Information quarterly performance report (October-December 2024), we see an appalling 220 per cent increase in the number of people waiting longer than clinically recommended for […]

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is yet to make landfall, but is already impacting large areas of northern NSW. AMA (NSW) has spoken with the Healthy North Coast PHN and we have […]