AMA Queensland urges a 50-50 federal-state funding split to reduce bed block and improve care. “Public hospitals are as critical as major roads,” says Dr Nick Yim. Read more: www.amaq.com.au/Web/News/Med... #HealthEquity #HospitalFunding

AMA Queensland backs the fight for equitable hospital funding

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Ahpra and the Medical Board of Australia will not impose mandatory health checks on older doctors, citing little evidence of need. This sensible decision follows strong advocacy by AMA Queensland and ASADA leaders, and reflects key issues raised at AMA Queensland’s Senior Doctor Conference.

President Dr Nick Yim joined Premier David Crisafulli and Health Minister Tim Nicholls to call for more aged care and NDIS funding to get “stranded” patients out of public hospitals and into suitable care.

AMA Queensland welcomes the appointment of Dr Marianne Gale to the role of Queensland's Chief Health Officer. Dr Gale is a highly regarded public health expert who provided strong leadership for NSW as Deputy CHO during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more: bit.ly/4gZZsq8

AMA Queensland President Dr Nick Yim joined Chief Health Officer Dr Heidi Carroll to highlight the essential role of GPs in keeping Queenslanders healthy and out of hospital - now is the time to get vaccinated! Read more: www.ama.com.au/qld/news/vac...

Ahead of this year’s state budget, we are calling for a renewed focus on improving planned surgery outcomes as patients continue to suffer from inequitable access and lengthy wait times. Read more Our website: www.ama.com.au/qld/news/Sta... The Cairns Post: www.cairnspost.com.au/lifestyle/he...

In the lead up to this year's state budget, we're calling for a renewed focus on planned surgery outcomes as patients continue to suffer from inequitable access and lengthy wait times. “The term ‘elective surgery’ often doesn’t stress how crucial these operations are to patients’ quality of life."

Change of plan required for planned surgery

AMA Queensland has called for a renewed focus on improving planned surgery outcomes, particularly in the regions, as patients continue to suffer from inequitable access and lengthy wait times.

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Marking International Lyme Disease Awareness Month, AMA Queensland President Dr Nick Yim spoke with ABC Radio about the disease and key recommendations from a recent Senate inquiry into its impact in Australia. You can read the full interview below.

Investigating Lyme disease in Australia

To mark International Lyme Disease Awareness Month, AMA Queensland President Dr Nick Yim spoke to ABC Radio about the disease and the recommendations from a recent Senate inquiry into its prevalence i...

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Behind the scenes on a beautiful Brisbane morning! Our Immediate Past President Dr Maria Boulton appeared on TODAY the morning after the federal election to discuss what the health sector wants to see delivered. You can read the transcript here: www.ama.com.au/qld/news/Dr-...

Federal government must prioritise workforce, infrastructure and Medicare

AMA Queensland Immediate Past President spoke to TODAY the morning after the federal election to discuss healthcare promises and the need to boost the medical workforce and Medicare rebates. "We need ...

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Meet Dr Sarah Springer - Wiradjuri woman, rural generalist, leader in First Nations health, and a force for change. “In this line of work, you have to be very intent and specific with what you’re trying to do – you don't speak for everyone, but at the same time, you've got to speak for somebody."

Meet a member – Dr Sarah Springer

“As Dr Uncle Louis Peachey would say, if you are not at the table, you're on the menu,” Dr Springer said.

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AMA Queensland President Dr Nick Yim spoke to 7 News Cairns about Labor’s promised $200 million health hotline. “We are asking for longer consultations, Medicare rebates that keep up with the times and to stop having bandaid solutions that fragment care,” Dr Yim told 7 News. bit.ly/4k3oYuZ

Today marks the final day of Queensland's only fixed pill testing service, CheQpoint, despite the continued detection of synthetic opioids in our community. AMA Queensland President Dr Nick Yim spoke to the ABC about our concerns for community health without an early warning system in place.

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Health experts believe criminals are designing new nitazenes to evade detection, as the synthetic opioid is found in black market vape liquid.

Celebrating National Doctors' Day! Why do you love being a doctor? youtu.be/RtkyOV-u4Wc #nationaldoctorsday #2025nationaldoctorsday #nationaldoctorsdayaustralia

National Doctors Day with AMA Queensland

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AMA Queensland has been a strong advocate for pill testing services as a harm minimisation strategy. "If pill testing can save even one life, it is money well spent – for families, parents, grandparents and loved ones in the community," AMA Queensland President Dr Nick Yim said.

Calls for permanent pill testing services amid opioid threat

Recent findings indicating the presence of extremely potent synthetic opioids in Australian wastewater for the first time emphasise the necessity of pill testing services for public health and safety.

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ABC News Bot (unofficial)@abcnewsbot.bsky.social · 2y ago

The Queensland government will close two pill testing sites next month, despite new evidence a lethal synthetic opioid is spreading in Australia.

AMA Queensland Councillor Dr Mikaela Seymour warns Queenslanders about the continuing presence of melioidosis. “Now that the floodwaters have gone down people are feeling reassured, but we’re just trying to get that message out that until the mud dries out we still need to take precautions.”

Survivor of unprecedented melioidosis outbreak says he died twice

Army veteran Mathew Whitbread, 49, was fit and healthy when he contracted melioidosis while mud crabbing in north Queensland. It nearly killed him.

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Ahpra is launching a new regulatory operating system this Monday. Here is everything you need to know. #Ahpra #HealthPractitionerRegulation #MedicalRegulation

New Ahpra regulatory operating system

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) is replacing its core regulatory operating system. The new system will be online from Monday 17 March.

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"After the cyclone, Queenslanders just get out there and clean up," Dr Maria Boulton told the Today Show. But, "please protect yourselves. If you get a cut, make sure it's treated properly, if you have protective gear, please wear it. We don't want to lose any lives to this cyclone."

Protecting yourself during and after a natural disaster

After natural disasters, we know Queenslanders just want to get out there, clean up and help their communities, but it's crucial we protect ourselves when doing so, AMA Queensland Immediate Past Presi...

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Preparing your practice for Tropical Cyclone Alfred?🌪️ Our Workplace Relations Team has created some frequently asked questions to help you prepare for temporary practice closure.

Natural disaster and emergency frequently asked questions

AMA Queensland's Workplace Relations Team has created some frequently asked questions for practices preparing for Cyclone Alfred.

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With Tropical Cyclone Alfred hovering on the Queensland coast, we're here to keep you up-to-date.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred updates

With Tropical Cyclone Alfred hovering on the Queensland coast, we're here to keep you up-to-date.

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Cyclone Alfred is set to bring heavy rainfall to the south east later this week. While melioidosis is less common in subtropical areas like Brisbane, it is still important to take precautions around contaminated water, mud and soil. Our thoughts remain with families affected by the NQ floods.

Soil-borne disease claims another life in North Queensland

Sixteen people have now died of the disease in Queensland this year.

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Ensuring access to medicines, maintaining communication and prioritising personal safety should be top priorities as the cyclone approaches. AMA Queensland encourages residents to stay connected with their neighbours, family and healthcare providers as needed.

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Calm before the storm: nervous Brisbane waits for Alfred’s arrival

Cook Shire Council is the latest to vote against water fluoridation. AMA Queensland, with Dr Sarah Coll, continue advocating for the proven health benefits of fluoride in our water. Let’s put community health first!

Cook Shire Council is the latest to vote against water fluoridation🦷🚰 AMA Queensland, with Dr Sarah Coll, continue advocating for the proven health benefits of fluoride. Let’s put our community health...

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More must be done to ensure all patients can access the care they need. The government has only promised an increase in the bulk billing incentive for GPs, but the underlying issue is the initial Medicare rebate for patients - it hasn't changed for decades or kept up with inflation.

Systemic reform necessary for bulk billing

It's great to see the critical need to invest in Medicare and general practice recognised at a federal level, but more must be done to ensure all patients can access the care they need, AMA Queensland...

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The Communicable Diseases Branch of Queensland Health has been providing us with regular updates on Mpox in Queensland. We have been sharing these on our website for practitioners and the general public. You can stay up to date with these updates here: www.ama.com.au/qld/news/Mpo...

Mpox in Queensland

The Communicable Diseases Branch of Queensland Health is providing regular updates on Mpox in Queensland. Stay up to date with the updates here.

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Today, the third #mpox emergency committee is taking place. The committee will advise WHO’s Director-General if the outbreak of mpox—that started last year in the DR Congo and a growing number of countries in Africa—continues to be a public health emergency of international concern. bit.ly/3AoE3FO

Queensland’s private maternity care is under pressure. In response to more private maternity units closing across the country, AMA Queensland President Dr Nick Yim told the Courier Mail that action is urgently needed to prevent more closures across the country. You can read the full story below.

Private maternity units play an essential role in relieving pressure on our overwhelmed public system. However, we're continuing to see closures across the state due to workforce pressures, rising costs and inadequate private health insurance rebates. We must act now to prevent more closures.

Health Services Daily@healthsdaily.bsky.social · 2y ago

Healthscope closes two maternity services, fears for third, by Cate Swannell. Meanwhile, a peak body for ob/gyns says if Bupa is allowed to buy Healthscope hospitals, we’re on a track to US-style managed care. www.healthservicesdaily.com.au/healthscope-... #medsky #hospitals #maternity

The impact of floodwater on communities and public health can be destructive - devastation we're seeing unfold across North Queensland. Melioidosis can lurk in contaminated water, mud and soil, putting flood-affected communities at risk. Our thoughts are with all families affected by the floods.

Guardian Australia@australia.theguardian.com · 2y ago

Two die in far north Queensland as health authorities warn of spike in melioidosis