General Practice
#286 Careers Expo Presenter Profile: Dr Brendan Condon
Dr Brendan Condon will be presenting at the Medical Careers Expo on behalf of South West Healthcare. He helps medical students and junior doctors to develop their skills and find their path through medical training.
#284 Communications and Advocacy update
Here’s an update on a few of the issues AMA Victoria’s Communications and Advocacy team is working on for our members.
#283 2021 NIP influenza vaccination program
The Federal Department of Health has written to AMA Victoria to provide information on arrangements for influenza vaccination under the National Immunisation Program in 2021.
#279 Public Health Emergency Orders update
Changes have been made impacting the three existing Public Health Emergency Orders that were set to expire on 27 March.
#277 Looming deadline for Fellowed GPs without Ahpra speciality recognition
Medical practitioners who have been awarded fellowship must be registered as a specialist GP with Ahpra for continued access to rebates.
#269 Update on the Public Health Emergency Orders related to supply of medicines
The Victorian Department of Health recently contacted us about three existing Public Health Emergency Orders that are set to expire on 27 March. They were put in place to facilitate telehealth and reduce regulatory burden.
#268 Feedback sought on definition of a general practice
Does the RACGP definition of a general practice reflect all contemporary general practices? We are seeking your feedback to assist with AMA Victoria’s response.
#267 New accessible parking permit scheme
From 22 March, a new Accessible Parking Permit scheme will be introduced across Victoria.
#265 Cementing the role of general practice in vaccination rollout
The AMA has been tirelessly working over the last few months to ensure that general practice would have a central role in the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.