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AMA ACT

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 6270 5410

Address: Level 1, 42 Macquarie Street, Barton 2600 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://ama-act.com.au

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25.01.2022 Dr Antonio Di Dio, AMA ACT President, give us his take on exiting the lockdown - with care and compassion.

24.01.2022 The NEJM criticises the US political and policy response to COVID.

24.01.2022 AMA ACT has welcomed the Canberra Liberals plans to encourage GP Bulk billing, improve access to GP services and better integrate healthcare for all Canberrans.

24.01.2022 Join in the COVID conversation with AMA WA on 16 June.

22.01.2022 COVID-19 update from the Medical Board of Australia

22.01.2022 Update for GP Registrars We have been concerned to hear about GP trainees feeling under-resourced or unsupported in their roles as the COVID-19 pandemic unfold...s. The AMA is advocating in a number of areas on behalf of trainees and has today released a document outlining some of those key priorities. These include - Access to personal protective equipment - Greater flexibility to access leave - Progression through training - Faster access to Medicare Provider Numbers - Security of employment - Wellbeing GP Registrars are entitled to workplace rights and protections including the right to be free from undue influence or pressure in negotiating arrangements. If you have concerns about your current situation, you can contact your State/Territory AMA for advice and support. https://ama.com.au/article/GP_registrars_COVID_19

22.01.2022 Why has the ACT health system consistently underperformed and who can fix it?

22.01.2022 The AMA has been in contact with the Federal Government to propose the steps needed for the resumption of elective surgery.

21.01.2022 The latest Canberra Doctor - link below. Stories include: Telehealth: AMA says COVID reforms must be made permanent Presidents Notes: Dr Antonio Di Dio Public Hospital Doctors Enterprise Agreement Delayed ... Again Leadership in the age of COVID by Prof Steve Robson AMA (ACT) AGM and 50 Year Members: Dr David McNicol, Dr Colin Andrews and Dr Doug Rogers What makes specialist doctor trainees happy? COVID in Canberra: What just happened? by Dr Jenny Ross A heightened awareness of life and death Progress on cutting red tape for GPs Book Review: False Positive https://act.ama.com.au/canberra-doctor See more

21.01.2022 *IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR INTERNS, RESIDENTS AND REGISTRARS* The AMA Council of Doctors in Training appreciates the challenging time upon us, with many unknowns on ...the horizon. We are working hard to ensure that your safety is a priority during the COVID-19 response, whilst also advocating on your behalf to address education & training issues as they arise. We have been in regular discussion with Colleges, the Medical Board & AHPRA, the AMC and employers on your behalf to make sure that trainees views and concerns are heard. For interns specifically, we have been talking to the Medical Board about progression, given many of you will be asked to alter rotations and timetables in the coming months. Today the Medical Board has waived usual mandatory rotation requirements for interns in 2020 whilst taking steps to ensure quality education, training and supervision. The goal is to safeguard progression to PGY2 for those working through the COVID-19 pandemic. Other changes include a reduction in the total time requirement to 40 weeks (a reduction by seven weeks to allow for isolation/sick leave etc). They have also increased flexibility for registration requirements for international medical graduates (IMGs). See the full response here: https://www.medicalboard.gov.au//2020-03-30-COVID19-Board- If you havent yet seen the AMA CDT COVID-19 priorities list for doctors in training you can view it here: https://ama.com.au//AMA%20Advocacy%20to%20support%20doctor This situation is rapidly evolving and changing daily. So we can advocate effectively on your behalf, we would love to hear from you about any issues you are experiencing. Please contact [email protected] if you have any feedback.

21.01.2022 The problems of our hospitals are well known - lack of funding and ooor planning. If one thing’s for certain - we need to fix our public hospitals and better integrate care before we even begin to think about spending another $30m a year on new WICs.

19.01.2022 The success of Telehealth points to the need for permanent change.

18.01.2022 2020 AMA (ACT) Member Engagement Survey If you're an AMA (ACT) member please check your email for a link to the 2020 engagement survey. The survey results will help us to prepare for the upcoming AMA (ACT) Board Planning Day, feed into our preparation for the ACT election in October and assist in directing our membership services, advocacy and communications in 2021. By taking part in this survey, you help us make AMA (ACT) more responsive to the needs of our members and better direct our advocacy, for the benefit of the Canberra community.

17.01.2022 The AMA has issued the following information sheet to guide national and local advocacy for GP Registrars.

17.01.2022 You are invited to join a free webinar on Interview Skills for Surgical Training & Employment hosted by Anita Fletcher. As a highly experienced Medical Career Coach Anita is the founder of an advice-based specialist consulting practice. For 5+ years Anita ran the Medical Careers Advisory for the Australian peak body for medical professionals (Australian Medical Association), engaging with thousands of doctors within Australia and internationally.... Please register to attend on Tuesday 16 or Friday 19 June 7PM here: https://standoutmedicalcareers.com.au

17.01.2022 The ACT has aligned its record keeping requirements for faxed prescriptions with the Commonwealth PBS interim arrangement for telehealth consultations. https://act.ama.com.au/Faxed%20prescriptions

17.01.2022 A quick reminder that the 2020 Member Engagement Survey is currently running. Please help us improve the way we work for you. On average, the survey takes about 6 minutes to complete. Link below.

16.01.2022 The DPET team at TCH are organizing a Hoodies for JMOs fundraiser in recognition of the hard work and dislocation endured by the JMOs thus far in COVID. AMA ACT has made a donation and we encourage senior doctor members and other people and organisations who are able, to consider making a donation.

16.01.2022 AMA urges National Cabinet remain as part of our ongoing national arrangements.

15.01.2022 Its important that Canberrans attend to all their health issues during COVID. Please dont postpone consulting your GP either in person or by Telehealth. Thanks to Dr Paul Whiting and all at Capital Pathology for a timely reminder.

13.01.2022 Mr Michael DeAth Director-General of ACT Health has stepped down with immediate effect. DDG Kylie Jonasson has been appointed to the role for six months.

13.01.2022 National Conference live

13.01.2022 Do you feel comfortable with your PPE? AMA Council of Doctors in Training want to know.

12.01.2022 The latest edition of Canberra Doctor can be found here: https://act.ama.com.au//act/f/2020-04/CanDoc-issue%201.pdf Stories include: A message from the AMA (ACT) President Our mental health during the pandemic... Obituary: A/Prof Stephen Bradshaw AM Doctors for Doctors safe, supportive, confidential support and advice Support for Small business during COVID New Year on the South Coast Medical scribes could help Doctors care for more patients Book review: The mystery of the exploding teeth See more

12.01.2022 AMA calls for single employer model for all GP Registrars.

12.01.2022 AMSA and medical students world-wide are taking their climate advocacy online.

11.01.2022 DRS4DRS.com.au has launched a new confidential, telehealth service to assist with mental health concerns. The service is free for doctors and medical students.

11.01.2022 AMA ACT President Dr Antonio Di Dio hits out at the ACT ALPs wasteful proposal to build a further 5 walk in centres. Patient focussed, GP led integrated care has to be the priority for whichever party forms government after the election. $30m annual costs for the proposed new WICs is wasteful and will only deliver inferior care.

11.01.2022 AMA ACT, RACGP NSW & ACT and Capital Health Network have express our joint concern over ACT Labor's proposed new Walk in Centres. https://act.ama.com.au//AMA%20RACGP%20CHN%20Media%20Releas

08.01.2022 Doctors are here to help others but need to remember their own mental health. We're asking doctors, medical students, and healthcare workers to aks their colleagues RUOK? Support is available if you need it http://drs4drs.com.au #RUOKDay

08.01.2022 AMA President, Dr Omar Khorshid, speaks to ABCTV Serling better protection for health care workers.

07.01.2022 National Cabinet will tonight examine the potential to recommence elective surgery. This story sets out the ACT situation.

06.01.2022 AMA Victoria on Crazy Socks for Docs

06.01.2022 AMA (ACT) is her to help our DIT members too. Don't hesitate top get in contact.

05.01.2022 Former Chief Minister, Jon Stanhope, hits out at the chronic underfunding of the ACT public hospital system.

04.01.2022 1.5% Increase in Base Salary Rates for GP Registrars. The AMA has advised GP Supervisors Australia (GSA) and GP Registrars Australia (GPRA) of a 1.5% increase in base rates of pay from the commencement of the second training term in 2020.

03.01.2022 Join AMA CDT Chair, Dr Hash Abdeen, the Hon. Greg Hunt MP, Minister for Health, and our Panel for a webinar to launch the Every Doctor, Every Setting: A National Framework to guide coordinated action on the mental health of doctors and medical students, developed with the support of medical leaders in Australia. https://ama.com.au/every-doctor-every-setting

03.01.2022 Dr Hash Abdeen, AMA CDT Chair, sends his support to GP Registrars following the cancellation of the fellowship exams.

02.01.2022 COVID update from AMA.