Fiona Stanley Hospital survey shows serious concern

A survey conducted by the AMA (WA) on Fiona Stanley Hospital has been very well recieved, with over 660 doctors responding.

A significant amount of responses expressed wide-ranging concern over the commissioning of the new hospital, and also raise serious questions about continuing quality of management.

Given the survey results, the AMA (WA) is currently making arrangements for a meeting of all doctors to be held at Fiona Stanley Hospital to seek advice about future strategies.

Details about the meeting will be emailed to you separately in the near future.

To view the results, please click here.

New CPD Tracker available for AMA members

doctorportal is a state-of-the-art, mobile friendly, CPD learning management system for Australian doctors. Developed with the busy doctor in mind, doctorportal Learning offers you:

• CPD point tracking across multiple specialties
• 24/7 access to online, medical education
• a range of learning content that suits your interests and/or speciality
• support in meeting your MBA CPD reporting obligations
• guidance on your CPD requirements (YES, we know how many points you need and when)
• • external activity uploads so all CPD documentation can be stored in one place

Best of all, this resource is FREE for AMA members, while non-members have access to a 60 day free trial. 

For more information, please click here. 

Ongoing Medicare rebate freeze sends a shiver through patients and medical practices

Federal AMA President, Professor Brian Owler, has said that the ongoing indexation freeze of Medicare patient rebates is placing further pressure on the viability of many medical practices, especially general practices, and forcing patients to pay higher out-of-pocket costs for their health care.

While the Medicare rebate indexation remains at zero, the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) is at 1.3 per cent, the Wage Price Index (WPI) is at 2.3 per cent, and the ABS reports an increase in Hospital and Medical Costs of 6.5 per cent.

“The rebate indexation freeze is a co-payment by stealth, and it is currently planned to continue until 1 July 2018. The freeze is delivering savings of $1.3 billion over four years to the Government. This funding shortfall has to be met by patients and practices,” Professor Owler said.

For more information, please click here. 

AMA (WA) Charity Gala Dinner

Bookings are now open for the AMA (WA) Charity Gala Dinner and Awards Night to be held on Saturday 1 August 2015 at the Crown Perth Ballroom.

Please join us for a magical night of celebration, entertainment and prizes.

For all queries or to reserve your table at the dinner, please contact Skye Connor on 9273 3028 or via email.

Bookings can also be made on the AMA (WA) website.

Please note, following your completed online registration you will be redirected to the AMA (WA) homepage, and a confirmation email of your successful booking will be sent to your email address.

AMA Family Doctor Week 2015

The AMA’s Family Doctor Week will run from Sunday 19 July to Saturday 25 July 2015. The theme for this year’s event is You and Your Family Doctor: the best partnership in health.  

Family Doctor Week highlights the work and dedication of GPs – Australia’s family doctors – and the issues they encounter as they deliver high-quality health care to their local communities.

Our events and activities in Family Doctor Week will promote the importance of having a family doctor and that through the provision of patient centred care a trusted partnership in health is formed. This partnership efficiently and effectively delivers patents' holistic medical care, ensuring better health, treatment and management.

For more information on Family Doctor Week, please click here. 
 

Support AMA (WA) Foundation - Order your 2015/2016 Entertainment Book now!

The Entertainment Book and Digital Membership is your guide to the most popular restaurants, attractions, shopping, travel and more.

Available now for only $65 you will receive over $20,000 worth of discounts and offers valid until 1 June, 2016. Check out the book and all its offers by clicking here.

Digital Membership makes it more convenient by having it available on your iPhone or Android, while the traditional Book Membership comes with a Gold card and Vouchers.

With every membership sold 20 per cent will be donated to the AMA (WA) Foundation. The AMA (WA) Foundation was established in 1996 and is comprised of The Dr YES and Youth Friendly Doctor programs which were developed to address important health issues facing youth.

Each year more and more GPs are trained to be Youth Friendly and thanks to the Dr YES program thousands of young people across Western Australia engage in high school sessions which encourage open and honest communication about the important health issues that they are facing.

VR’d GP to work in Western Suburbs practice with excellent facilities

We’re working with a small local practice who have a vacant consulting room, treatment room, nursing support and patients to ready for you to see.

The population includes a high proportion of elderly, and it would be beneficial to do home visits. This is a permanent opportunity, working in a mixed billing environment and can be on either full-time or part-time basis.
 

Contact Dave Bell to discuss on 9273 3000 or via email.

After-hours work - all areas of Perth Metro

We are working with a Home Deputising Service requiring Doctors who are available to cover a range of weekday evenings and weekend shifts. This is very well paid work and can help broaden your clinical exposure.

Previous experience in similar After Hours, or Out of Hours settings will be very beneficial. Positions ideally suit VR’d GPs.
 

If this is something that you are interested in, please contact Dave Bell to discuss on 9273 3000.

AMA Medical Products 2015 EOFY promotion

AMA (WA) Medical Products has launched its 2015 End of Financial Year (EOFY) Promotion!

Please click the link to see our large range of medical products with super savings and bonuses.

From spirometers to stethoscopes, defibrillators to diagnostic sets, AMA (WA) Medical Products has all the equipment you need.

Also remember to check out the back pages of our promo for deals on consumables; INR and urine test strips, skin glue, single use thermometers and BBraun wound care products at the lowest prices. 

Our customer service team are ready and waiting to take your call.  Contact us on (08) 9273 3022 or via email for more information.

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