9 News Perth 13Mar2020We discuss the latest developments on the the coronavirus pandemic with Australian Medical Association president Dr Andrew Miller.
Why doctors are well-placed to advocate for action on climate change | AMA WA13Mar2020In 2009, the Lancet called climate change the biggest global health threat of the 21st century (Costello et al., 2009 ), recognising that it poses an existential threat to humanity. In the current public debate, doctors are uniquely well placed …
Postgraduate Medical Council of Western Australia11Mar2020Given the growing concerns around COVID-19, the PMCWA and AMA(WA) have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Medical Careers Expo.
The Medical Careers Expo is an event we all look forward to each year, however as a public event, we need to prioritise the health and safety of our stakeholders and potential attendees.
Thank you for your understanding.
Australian Medical Association11Mar2020The AMA welcomes the new Medicare telehealth items and respiratory clinics to help doctors safely assess patients for coronavirus. It's a great start but there is much more to do to reduce the spread of the virus. More info: https://ama.com.au/me…/covid-19-package-welcome-much-more-do
Flashpoint WA on 709Mar2020What's the lasting message our panellists want to leave West Australians with tonight?
Align to the science | AMA WA09Mar2020Almost 11 years ago, the Lancet published its seminal report: Managing the health effects of climate change, calling it the biggest global health threat of the 21st century. Despite the ever-worsening predictions over the decade, both of the size and …
Channel 7's Flashpoint09Mar2020Channel 7's Flashpoint is back tonight and as expected, COVID-19 will take centrestage. AMA (WA) President Dr Andrew Miller joins a panel including WA Premier the Hon Mark McGowan, WA’s Deputy Chief Health Officer Dr Robyn Lawrence and Perth Airport Chairman Nev Power. Tune in at 9pm (AWST) to watch the coronavirus special.
While we burn… | AMA WA07Mar2020There should not be a need for this article. Unfortunately, in a world where fake news is accepted as fact by many uncritical members of the public, and scientific evidence from world-class scientists is disbelieved, we are increasingly having to …
It's time to think before you drink! 05Mar2020It's time to think before you drink! According to Live_Lighter, drinking one can of soft drink each day could lead to a weight gain of 6.5kg in one year! Swap out soft drink for water and stick to unsweetened drinks
Today's challenge, as part of AMA's Obesity Awareness Week05Mar2020Today's challenge, as part of AMA's Obesity Awareness Week, is to freshen up! Why not replace processed, convenience snack foods with fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts? These small changes to your daily eating habits can help you lead a healthier life! #OAW2020