Sexual harassment unacceptable and inexcusable: AMA (WA)

AMA (WA) President Dr Michael Gannon has said that any culture of sexual harassment in our health system needs urgent attention.

His comment follows a recent sexual harassment survey conducted by the AMA (WA), which saw almost 1,000 replies over a three day period.

“The survey results were a shocking read, and highlight just how endemic this problem is,” Dr Gannon said.

“Sexual harassment in this day and age, in a profession with a proud history of gender diversity, is a complete and utter disgrace," he said.

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Tackling Testicular Cancer

Young men should regularly “check their tackle” Australian Medical Association (WA) President Dr Michael Gannon recently told students at Trinity College.

Speaking to a group of more than 300 Year 11 and Year 12 students, Dr Gannon said men all too often forgot their own health.
 

Appearing with special guests from the Socceroos, including superstar Tim Cahill, Dr Gannon said it was important that all men regularly considered their health.

“The tragic reality is that of those boys here today, maybe three of you will be diagnosed with testicular cancer.”

“Women are very good at looking after their health, they are very good for going to see their GP, turning up for cervical cancer screening, to have conversations about family planning, talking about diet and exercise. They are much better about health promotion than men,” Dr Gannon said.

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President's diary over August and September.

It's been an incredibly busy month for AMA (WA)  and its President Dr Michael Gannon. From meetings with the Minister for Mental Health, discussions with the Canadian Medical Association on end of life care,  strategy meetings on immunisation and much more, the AMA (WA) has worked tirelessly to improve health outcomes in Western Australia. 

A full recap of AMA (WA) President Dr Michael Gannon's engagements attended on behalf of Members during the months of August and September can be found here. 

Review of the Medicines and Poisons Act 2014 Regulations

The assent of the Medicines and Poisons Act 2014 (the Act) was tabled in Parliament on 2 July 2014. The Act replaces the aged Poisons Act 1964 in regulating medicines and poisons in WA.

The Poisons Act 1964 was supported by the Poisons Regulations 1965. It is proposed that new subsidiary legislation be developed to support the new Act and supersede the 1965 regulations.

The AMA (WA) has been invited to input into the consultation for the proposed Regulations. The AMA (WA) previously provided a detailed submission to the Bill. It is important that we represent the medical profession to ensure workable and useful Regulations.
 

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Exclusive member Offer 25% off INR Test Strips (until stocks last)

AMA Medical Products has an offer on Roche Coaguchek 48 INR test strips, that we would like to extend to AMA (WA) Members before releasing it to the public.

Between now and Friday the 9th of October (or until all stocks are sold) you can buy 1 Box or 20 Boxes at just $177 each.

If you would like to take advantage of this special offer, simply confirm your order by emailing our friendly Customer Service Team. 

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Youth Friendly Doctor Workshops

The Youth Friendly Doctor (YFD) Program seeks to build the capacity of General Practitioners to communicate more effectively with young people, address the barriers young people face in accessing health care and promote adolescent friendly policies, facilities and service delivery.

This program is accredited with the RACGP and attracts Category 1 and or Category 2 QI&CPD points.

There are still spaces available in the remaining Youth Friendly Doctor workshops for the 2015 program:

- 20th October: Young People, Ethics and The Law
- 3rd November: Mental Health Disorders: Diagnosis and Assessment
- 17th November: Mental Health Disorders: The Psychosocial Wellbeing of Young People 

Each workshop has an online classroom and therefore rural participants are encouraged to apply.

FREE for AMA (WA) members. $50 per workshop for non members.
 

If you would like more information about the program please contact the AMA (WA) via email or phone (9273 3000).
 

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