Shortage scare myths debunked. 60 day dispensing is a big change. But it won’t lead to widespread shortages. It will lead to savings for patients. AMA President AMA Media abc.net.au/news/2023-05-2…

On this #CrazySocks4Docs day I spent the morning surrounded by brilliant doctors & students celebrating women in medicine. Doctors in distress are not crazy. But the bright socks remind us to talk, listen and look after each other AMA President AMAQueensland AMA Media Doctors Health Services Pty Ltd

Our health system is under pressure. In a crucial address to the National Press Club Next Wednesday, AMA President Steve Robson will outline why health is the best investment that pays dividends now and into the future National Press Club. Book your ticket: npc.org.au

Always a pleasure to visit the team at lifebloodau - 40 min relaxing in a recliner, tasty snacks, a friendly smile, and most importantly making a difference to so many lives #donateblood

With the right tools and support, anything is possible

Great to have AMA Vice President at our University of Melbourne MD student conference chatting on a panel about regulation - educating students about ahpra, explaining the importance of regulation, and demystifying students concerns around mandatory reporting. #MDSC23 Ahpra AMA Media AMSA Australia

Great to participate in MDSC with Ahpra talking about all things regulation, and the importance of psychosocial safety, a culture of support, improving regulation and allowing doctors to seek help #MDSCx

A very multidisciplinary, multiprofessional room here today talking about perioperative care and the need for systemic improvement to reduce complications. Glad to see primary care space seen as essential to this AMA Media #postoperativecomplicationssummit

6. The #Yes #Yes23 vote has little effect on me as a non-indigenous Australian. But it matters for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. If you don’t know, don’t vote no. Care to know. Learn to grow. Giving voice to the community does not diminish your own voice.

This is such a brilliant announcement. Australians over 65 will have access to an effective shingles vaccine. This will prevent so much pain and suffering! 😁🥳

The AMA has relentlessly advocated for reforms to the way our public hospitals are funded. The announcements out of National Cabinet this week are a sign governments are listening.

Happy Birthday Medicare! 🎂. At 40, you’re not quite as agile as you used to be. But I reckon with a bit of a tune up and regular maintenance you’ll be good to go for plenty more years! AMA President AMA Media Mark Butler MP

Happy International Women’s Day to all the fabulous women out there. I’m so privileged to work with many of them every day at AMA and in my clinic. Investing in women makes the world a better place Natalia Centellas (nee Vukolova) AMA Media

AMA today brings together 100 medical leaders from across the country representing our colleges and societies to discuss what matters most in health. First up, a discussion with Health Minister Mark Butler MP AMA Media AMA President

AMA Vice President Dr Danielle McMullen joined ACOSH and other public health leaders in calling on all parties to support the federal government's vaping legislation introduced to parliament today. AMA Vice President Tobacco Free Aust Terry Slevin PHAA is on Bluesky @DrBFreeman CancerCouncilOz

Today we introduced to Parliament world leading vaping legislation to deliver on our promise to protect children, young people and all Australians from the harms of vaping.

The products may look enticing, but the negative health effects of sugary drinks sure aren’t. We need to lower the consumption of sugary drinks in Australia, and a tax on these unhealthy products is one obvious measure. Find out how: ama.com.au/sickly-sweet?u… #sicklysweet #auspol

Feeling brave at my QLD clinic today #GoTheBlues #StateOfOrigin24 AMA Media

The AMA is highly concerned with the Chiropractic Board of Australia's decision to allow chiropractors to resume spinal manipulation on children. We strongly support Mark Butler MP's move to seek an immediate explanation from the board. 1/2 smh.com.au/healthcare/hea…

.The Pharmacy Guild of Australia must come clean on its true stance on vaping reforms. Publicly, the guild says it's never had a "policy position" of listing vapes as schedule 2 medicines, but what was said behind closed doors to Senators? Senator Jordon Steele-John's comments in the Senate are concerning.