27Mar

AMA (NSW) President: For the sake of our patients and our healthcare workers, it’s time to lock NSW down

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AMA (NSW) President, Dr Kean-Seng Lim, says the NSW Health system needs more time to prepare for COVID-19 and we need stronger physical distancing measures to do it. “Despite the best efforts of health staff and NSW Health, we need more time to prepare for the impacts of COVID-19 when it hits in earnest. “We […]

26Mar

AMA (NSW) President: COVID-19 cancellation of non-urgent surgery necessary but not sole solution to poor stockpile management

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AMA (NSW) President, Dr Kean-Seng Lim, says the cancellation of non-urgent elective surgery should be considered a short-term measure only as a COVID-19 control measure. “Cancelling non-elective surgery will free up hospital capacity at this time, ahead of the expected demand COVID-19 will place on the health system. “However, this kind of cancellation should not […]

26Mar

AMA (NSW) President: your regular GP can offer telephone consults during the pandemic

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AMA (NSW) President, Dr Kean-Seng Lim, says you should keep seeing your regular GP during the pandemic. “It may be a pandemic but you should still keep seeing your regular GP, if you can. “I’m aware of organisations that are offering pricey telephone consults with GPs but they’re not worth it. “The only reason you’d […]

26Mar

AMA (NSW) President: employers, please stop sending employees to doctors for COVID-19 clearance

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AMA (NSW) President, Dr Kean-Seng Lim, is, once again, asking employers to stop wasting health resources by sending employees for clearance and sick leave notes during a pandemic. “I’d like to hang up a sign at my surgery telling people that I will not sign sick leave forms or provide someone with a note saying […]

25Mar

AMA (NSW) President: it’s past time for a plan on personal protective equipment

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AMA (NSW) President, Dr Kean-Seng Lim, is calling for state and federal authorities to get organised on the acquisition and distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE). “Doctors, health workers, and the public at large are all anxious about the need for PPE, what type is necessary and what is available. “Politicians and health authorities are […]

21Mar

AMA (NSW) President says: “Stay home means stay home.”

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AMA (NSW) President, Dr Kean-Seng Lim, is asking people to stay at home, if they can, to prevent the transmission of the novel coronavirus. “The novel coronavirus is something we need to take seriously but not panic or be complacent about. “That said, we are at a stage now where we need to be doing […]

13Mar

AMA (NSW) President: employers and schools, please don’t ask staff and students to go to the GP unnecessarily

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AMA (NSW) President, Dr Kean-Seng Lim, is asking employers and schools to limit unnecessary use of GPs. “GPs are the cornerstone of healthcare and many schools and employers call on GPs to issue certificates for normal illnesses, missing exams, or absences. “AMA (NSW) is calling on employers and schools to waive requirements for those who […]

01Mar

AMA (NSW) President: weeklong efforts to raise awareness of risks posed by overweight and obesity

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AMA (NSW) is supporting the efforts of Federal AMA and other State and Territory AMAs during national Obesity Awareness Week. “World Obesity Day is this Wednesday, and because overweight and obesity are prevalent in Australia, it is very important to highlight preventative measures. “As such, each day this week, the AMA will be highlighting specific […]

27Feb

Congratulations to Dr Kerryn Phelps on her Excellence in Women’s Leadership Award

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AMA (NSW) President, Dr Kean-Seng Lim, is congratulating former AMA (NSW) and Federal AMA President, Dr Kerryn Phelps, for winning the NSW Award for Excellence in Women’s Leadership. “You don’t need me to tell you that Dr Kerryn Phelps is an excellent leader, as that has already been repeatedly demonstrated. “Nonetheless, I would still like […]

24Feb

iCare seeking to undermine workers compensation

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iCare is trying to undermine the idea that injured workers should receive quality medical care AMA (NSW) President, Dr Kean-Seng Lim, said. “Suggestions that people with workers compensation claims should pay a gap fee or ‘do the research’ on doctors’ recommendations for surgery to find cheaper options are solely about cutting costs. “iCare’s suggestions fly […]

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