Medical Workforce
#68 The importance of listening in the doctor-patient relationship
Listening in the doctor-patient relationship involves creating a space where the patient is comfortable to give feedback.
2018 Hospital Health Check Survey results
In 2018, we successfully surveyed hospital trainees across Victoria on their working conditions. These are the results.
#12 Hospital Health Check Survey
In January, the AMA Victoria Doctors in Training Subcommittee ran an anonymous survey about various aspects of DiT’s working lives. Here are the results.
AMA Victoria says penalties must be enforced for violence against healthcare workers
AMA Victoria wishes to convey its profound disappointment in the sentence handed to two individuals who attacked paramedics in 2016.
Assistance for Doctors
AMA Victoria offers a wide range of services that assist doctors facing personal or professional challenges.
Public hospitals doctors say NO to 20-hour shifts
AMA Victoria will not back-down on safe hours and fair conditions for public hospital doctors.
WorkSafe insurance – are you paying the right amount?
We have received calls recently from practices asking should their GPs be included in their Ratable Remuneration for calculating WorkSafe insurance premiums.
Archived State Budget Submissions
2017-2018 State Budget Submission. Our Recommendations: Provide funding to undertake medical workforce planning: Provide funding to ensure Victorian doctors can complete their necessary training requirements. In particular, increase the number of medical intern, residency and registrar training positions (including at rural/regional hospitals) . . .