AMA IN THE NEWS
By maintaining a strong and ongoing presence on mainstream and social media AMA (NSW) ensures that the association remains firmly at front of mind as the state’s peak body for doctors. We’d like to thank all the doctors who have contributed to our media coverage in recent months.
APRIL 7, Channel 9 Today:
Dr Bonning spoke about the new RSV vaccines for pregnant women and those over 75.
‘‘Every pregnant woman should receive a dose of a pertussis-containing vaccine in each pregnancy, and anyone who will be in close contact with a newborn infant should check their pertussis vaccination history because the most at risk are newborns and very young children.’’ DR MICHAEL BONNING
APRIL 23, PARLIAMENT PRESS CONFERENCE: AMA Vice President Danielle McMullen and AMA Emergency Medicine
Representative Dr Sarah Whitelaw spoke about the AMA 2024 Public Hospital Report Card.
APRIL 27, SKY NEWS: AMA President Professor Steve Robson told Sky News Breakfast Australia’s out-ofhospital health care system is a ‘dogs breakfast’
APRIL 27, DAILY TELEGRAPH :
Dr Fred Betros told The Daily Telegraph leaked documents that show that mastectomy and hysterectomy patients are to be pushed out of hospital beds was a strategy fraught with risk.
MAY 15,TEN NEWS Claims Ozempic reduces your chance of heart attack by 20%.
MAY 21, TODAY EXTRA: AMA Vice President Dr Danielle McMullen warned of an incoming wave of respiratory illnesses including influenza, RSV and even cases of whooping cough, reminding people to get their flu vaccine ASAP.
MAY 10, ABC RADIO SYDNEY: Dr Michael Bonning spoke with Craig Reucassel regarding the new amendment AMA had long advocated for to protect private practicing doctors and their staff from abuse, harassment and assault.
