PRESIDENT'S WORD [block_title style="column_title" inner_style="inline_border" title="Looking beyond the front door"][/block_title] As a profession and as an association, one of the questions we face is how far does our commitment to […]

FROM THE CEO [block_title style="column_title" inner_style="inline_border" title="Clinician engagement"][/block_title] The Northern Beaches Hospital contract dispute highlights the importance of engagement with senior clinicians.If this is not re-established, it's not going to […]

INDUSTRY NEWS [block_title style="column_title" inner_style="inline_border" title="Northern Beaches Hospital - VMO contract update"][/block_title] AMA (NSW) was actively negotiating contracts on behalf of members with Healthscope in the final days before the […]

INDUSTRY NEWS [block_title style="column_title" inner_style="inline_border" title="Company or Sole Trader: What structure is best for you?"][/block_title] Many VMOs considering company arrangements may not be aware that there have been rule changes. […]

NEWS [block_title style="column_title" inner_style="inline_border" title="National Law - Fit for purpose?"][/block_title] A number of controversial changes to national legislation governing the registration and accreditation of health practitioners are under review. What […]

NEWS [block_title style="column_title" inner_style="inline_border" title="Changes to abortion laws"][/block_title] The Queensland Government's historic vote to decriminalise abortion has shifted the focus to NSW. IN MID OCTOBER, the Queensland Government voted to […]

NEWS [block_title style="column_title" inner_style="inline_border" title="AMA rejects changes to surgical assistants"][/block_title] Federal AMA has strongly opposed changes proposed by the MBS Review Taskforce that would overhaul current remuneration arrangements for surgical […]

NEWS [block_title style="column_title" inner_style="inline_border" title="Activity-based working: AMA (NSW) criticises draft policy"][/block_title] NSW Health's draft policy on staff specialist office accommodation has drawn criticism from doctors' groups. AMA (NSW) raised concerns […]

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES [block_title style="column_title" inner_style="inline_border" title="New risks when employing casuals"][/block_title] Changes to Modern Awards and a recent Federal Court decision have put rules for casual employees in the spotlight. WE […]

ANALYSIS [block_title style="column_title" inner_style="inline_border" title="What happens after?"][/block_title] Dominique Egan provides some post analysis on the case of UK doctor Hadiza Bawa-Garba, and the position in New South Wales. THE UK […]

FEATURE [block_title style="column_title" inner_style="inline_border" title="How to green your practice"][/block_title] The Riverstone Family Medical Practice's purpose-built facility features practical design elements that reduce the building's environmental footprint. Drs Sharon Muir and […]

FEATURE [block_title style="column_title" inner_style="inline_border" title="The irony of healthcare"][/block_title] The healthcare sector is responsible for healing patients, but could it also be making us sick? As health professionals, we have an […]

FEATURE [block_title style="column_title" inner_style="inline_border" title="Green prescriptions"][/block_title] The health benefits of our natural environment are worth protecting, argues Dr John Van Der Kallen. A healthy environment is central to human health. […]

FEATURE [block_title style="column_title" inner_style="inline_border" title="The curse of cornucopia"][/block_title] Dr Michael Schien argues industrial food systems present big healthcare challenges, as the prevalence of overweight and obesity grows. Food has never […]

FEATURE [block_title style="column_title" inner_style="inline_border" title="Sound The Alpenhorn"][/block_title] Dr David Shearman argues Australia should follow Switzerland's lead and develop a comprehensive climate change plan. My story about our nation's future health […]

FEATURE [block_title style="column_title" inner_style="inline_border" title="No time for games"][/block_title] Children and future generations stand to lose the most from our inaction on climate change, writes Dr Ingo Weber. Reports from both […]

STUDENT VIEW [block_title style="column_title" inner_style="inline_border" title="Plastic revolution"][/block_title] Single-use plastic in hospitals is in the crosshairs for the next generation of medical professionals. The movement to ban the use of single-use […]

FEATURE [block_title style="column_title" inner_style="inline_border" title="Spring Cup 2018"][/block_title] When all the stars align, nothing beats a good day on the golf course. ASK ANY GOLFER what makes a perfect game of […]