Media
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10 Jul 2017
Topic: public health, antibiotics, microbial resistance, general practice
Dr Bartone - Sky News - Over-prescription of antibiotics
Health literacy is key to stopping the over-prescribing of antibiotics, AMA Vice President Dr Tony Bartone says.
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05 Jul 2017
Topic: public health, sport, boxing
Transcript - Dr Michael Gannon - ABC Radio Melbourne, Boxing
AMA President Dr Michael Gannon explains why the AMA has repeatedly called for a ban on boxing.
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20 Jun 2017
Topic: general practice, public health
Transcript - Dr Tony Bartone - Medical Certificates
A Geelong magistrate has refused to accept two medical certificates for a man who missed appointments for court-ordered community work. AMA Vice President, Dr Tony Bartone, says that doctors often turn down requests for medical certificates, particularly when there is no previous relationship with the patient.
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28 May 2017
Topic: general practice, GPs, public health
Dedicated GP advocate wins AMA President's Award
For 30 years, Professor Bernard Pearn-Rowe has juggled his solo GP practice in Perth with his active roles in medical politics. The stalwart of general practice advocacy has been recognised with the AMA President's Award.
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28 May 2017
Topic: AMA, public health
Bill Glasson receives AMA's highest honour
Former AMA President, "Wild" Bill Glasson, has been honoured with the AMA Gold Medal for his exceptional service to the AMA, and his ongoing commitment to the eye health of Indigenous people.
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26 May 2017
Topic: public health, doctors' wellbeing, mental health
Anaesthetist and advocate named AMA Woman in Medicine 2017
A quiet achiever with a strong social conscience, Dr Genevieve Goulding, has been named the AMA Woman in Medicine for 2017.
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26 May 2017
Topic: childhood obesity, public health
NSW Government wins AMA award for childhood obesity campaign
The NSW Government has won the inaugural AMA Best Public Health Initiative from a State or Territory Government Award for its campaign to combat childhood obesity.
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20 May 2017
Topic: Marriage equality, public health, discrimination
AMA calls for marriage equality
Discrimination affects people's physical and mental health, and not allowing same-sex couples to marry is discrimination. The AMA is calling on the Australian Parliament to legislate for marriage equality, and end the divisive debate.
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16 May 2017
Topic: public health, childhood obesity, physical activity
Transcript - Dr Bartone - Sunrise - Children's Physical Activity Levels
With new figures showing that Australian children not getting enough exercise every day, AMA Vice President Dr Tony Bartone says it's time to look at how we design our communities to get people moving.
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01 May 2017
Topic: National Conference, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, public health
2017 AMA National Conference 26-28 May
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will head the line-up of leading political and health speakers and panellists at the 2017 AMA National Conference in Melbourne from 26-28 May.
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27 Mar 2017
Topic: Tuberculosis, diagnosis, public health, Vaccinations
AMA Transcript - Dr Tony Bartone - 2SM - TB outbreak
A tuberculosis outbreak in Sydney is a reminder to GPs to consider TB as a diagnosis in patients with a persistent cough, AMA Vice President Dr Tony Bartone tells John Laws.
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27 Mar 2017
Topic: public health, fluoride, vaccination
Transcript - Dr Michael Gannon - ABC Radio Adelaide - Fluoride
Fluoride is a cheap, safe way to overcome health inequities, AMA President Dr Michael Gannon says.
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27 Mar 2017
Topic: public health, alcohol advertising
Transcript - Dr Tony Bartone - 3AW - Alcohol advertising
Alcohol advertising and sport do not go together, AMA Vice President Dr Tony Bartone has told 3AW.
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20 Mar 2017
Topic: vaccination, public health, health literacy
Transcript - Dr Tony Bartone - 2GB - Vaccinations
With news that an unvaccinated seven-year-old girl is in a Brisbane hospital in a coma with tetanus, Dr Bartone joined Ray Hadley on 2GB to discuss whether a public education campaign is needed to reassure vaccine-hesitant parents.
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08 Mar 2017
Topic: vaccination, public health, ethics
Transcript - Dr Michael Gannon - Sunrise - Vaccinations
AMA President, Dr Michael Gannon, says he would be surprised if doctors were denying treatment to unvaccinated children. He talks to Sunrise host Samantha Armytage about a survey that found overwhelming support from parents for vaccination programs.
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06 Mar 2017
Topic: Vaccinations, public health
AMA Transcript - Dr Michael Gannon - ABC - Vaccinations
AMA President, Dr Michael Gannon, says he's "absolutely appalled" by Pauline Hanson's comments about vaccination, saying she can no longer make "fringe statements that are dangerous to the health of the whole community".
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04 Jan 2017
Topic: gun laws, public health, sporting shooters
Transcript - Dr Gannon, Sky News - Gun laws
AMA President, Dr Michael Gannon, speaks about the AMA's Position Statement on Firearms and the need for a real-time, national firearms register. -
04 Jan 2017
Topic: public health, disease, blood borne viruses, Zika, Ebola
Australia needs a Centre for Disease Control
Australia is the only OECD country without an established national Centre for Disease Control. With emerging threats like Zika, Ebola, and blood borne viruses, it's time Australia established a national authority to deliver scientific research and leadership in communicable disease control. -
30 Dec 2016
Topic: public health, smoking, lung cancer
Make 2017 the year to quit smoking for life
A pack-a-day smoker could save more than $500 a month by quitting the habit. AMA Vice President, Dr Tony Bartone, outlines the health benefits of giving up for good. -
28 Dec 2016
Topic: public health, illicit substances, sun safety
Stay safe at festivals this summer
Whether it's an outdoor film festival or a three-day rave, the AMA has some simple tips for staying safe while having fun this summer.