Get the latest about the hotel quarantine system from AMA (WA) President Dr Andrew Miller.

“It is gross negligence," Dr Miller said. "Professor Weeramanthri recommended a raft of changes some time ago to the Government, urgent changes to do with the way that it’s run ... and in particular around ventilation.

"The resistance to adopting airborne protection has now resulted in innocent people being infected."

WorkSafe is investigating concerns raised by the AMA (WA) to ascertain whether the employer (WA Country Health Service) is breaching compliance standards for employees working in clinical services at Bunbury Regional Hospital. 

This comes after the results of the AMA (WA) Bunbury Regional Hospital Clinical Engagement and Morale Survey were released last week. Fifty-six doctors completed the survey. Results revealed fear among doctors about raising concerns with management and other alarming issues.

GPs working at WA public hospitals are not remunerated as specialists, despite the fact they hold a specialist qualification acknowledged by the Australian Medical Council. Even after much negotiation, WA Health has not budged on this issue.

The AMA (WA) recently started proceedings in the Industrial Magistrates Court against WA Health over its failure to pay GPs as specialists. The AMA (WA) is seeking backpay, and prejudgement interest for the affected doctors, together with penalties against the employers. These doctors should be paid in accordance with the WA Health System – Medical Practitioners – AMA Industrial Agreement 2016. The AMA (WA) is committed to General Practice being recognised as a specialty.

MEDCON21 is the first inter-college medical conference in Western Australia – bringing WA doctors together at one flagship conference at the Perth Convention and Entertainment Centre, 18–20 June. In addition to college-specific and inter-college sessions, there will be plenary sessions on voluntary assisted dying, digital health, mental health and wellness, climate change and sustainability.

Watch the video or join us and register now. Early bird discount closes 14 May.

Nominate a colleague for the AMA (WA) Junior Doctor of Year Award (Dr Camille Michener Legacy Award) or the Hippocrates Award. Then celebrate their win! Nominations close on 7 May 2021. For more info email Naomi.Harding@amawa.com.au.

Junior doctors and graduating medical students, find out about medical careers at this expo – all from the comfort of your lounge room. Ask questions, listen to personal stories and get informed. Coming up on Wednesday 28 April and Thursday 29 April.

Guaranteed to be a big night! Get tips on how to prepare your CV, apply for a 2022 job within WA Health and answer selection criteria. Light refreshments will be provided from 5.40pm, with presentations starting from 6.00pm. Wednesday 12 May, FJ Clark Lecture Theatre Complex, 1 Hampden Road, Nedlands.

In case you missed it, AMA President Dr Omar Khorshid outlined four key actions on the vaccine roll-out that governments must take, following his address to National Cabinet earlier this week.

If you’re a doctor in training or specialist doctor in training, you can receive complimentary or discounted rates for MDA National membership and professional indemnity insurance – that is, if you’re a member of the AMA (WA).