Stethoscope archive 2019
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#45 Voluntary assisted dying model of care information sessions
You are invited to attend an information session to learn about the voluntary assisted dying legislation.
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#46 Important changes to medical certificate cause of death notification submission
The Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria is moving to a new online system: Registry Information Online
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#47 Supporting and connecting women in medicine
Dr Nayomi Perera talks about the Women in Medicine Committee and why it is so important.
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#48 Improving the health literacy of refugees
The Water Well Project aims to improve the health literacy of migrant, refugee and asylum seeker communities.
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#49 How to end an employee relationship
AMA Victoria's Workplace Relations Advisor, John Ryan, on unfair dismissals.
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#50 AMA Victoria members honoured on Australia Day
AMA Victoria would like to congratulate all of our members who were recognised with Australia Day honours for services to the community.
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#51 What can a doctor do to improve healthcare’s environmental sustainability?
Our workplaces and practices may be disproportionally contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and pollution and thereby adversely impacting human health.
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#52 Improving hospital workplace culture is essential
Our President speaks on the importance of feeling respected for your work.
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#53 The desperate need for a more humane medical workforce system
Dr Kadota’s story is a vivid reminder of some of the underlying issues within our medical training systems.
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#54 General practice and pharmacists working together
Dr Ines Rio on the relationship between pharmacist and GP.
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#55 A ‘Voiceless’ sculpture sends a strong message
Claire Adams, the model, is a remarkably healthy 91 year-old lady – but the sculpture shows an alternative future.
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#56 Choosing Wisely: driving a culture shift away from unnecessary healthcare
Choosing Wisely Australia is part of an international effort to drive a culture shift away from unnecessary tests, treatments and procedures.
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#57 Member profile: Dr Amy Touzell
Part 1 of our International Women’s Day profile series: Dr Amy Touzell is an orthopaedic surgeon at Frankston public hospital
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#59 Member profile – Dr Laura Raiti
Part 3 of our International Women’s Day profile series: Dr Laura Raiti - PGY 4, paediatric resident
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#60 Member profile - Associate Professor Eleanor Flynn
Part 4 of our International Women’s Day profile series: Associate Professor in Medical Education at the University of Melbourne, Eleanor Flynn
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#61 Member profile – Dr Trupti Prasad
Part 5 of our International Women’s Day profile series: Community Child Health paediatrician Dr Trupti Prasad
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#62 Incentivising safer births in Victorian hospitals
A new program is helping to improve care for women and babies in the birth suite, while giving back to Victorian public hospitals for their investment.
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#63 Strong senior leadership required on hospital culture
"Without strong advocacy for trainees from senior doctors, major achievements of the agreement will not be fulfilled."
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#64 Is your practice complying with its privacy obligations?
Get an overview of your legal obligations and learn the practical steps every medical practice needs to take.
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#65 AMA Victoria's National Conference Nominations
You are invited to nominate as an AMA Victoria Representative at AMA 2019 National Conference.
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#66 The pros and cons of social media in medicine
Women in Medicine Committee member Emma Sutton looks at the contemporary use of social media in medicine.
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#67 Early detection of chronic kidney disease saves lives
With Kidney Health Week taking place from 8-14 April, now is a great time to start thinking about the impact of kidney disease in your practice.
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#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.
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#69 Bullying and harassment independent facilitator trial
The ‘Know Better, Be Better’ campaign will ensure healthcare workers understand what constitutes bullying and harassment.
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#70 A critical time for mental health care in Victoria
The Andrews Government appears to have listened to AMA Victoria on many aspects of the Royal Commission into Mental Health.
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#71 Changes to TAC funded services: Home Services and taxi travel
Over the past few years the TAC has made changes to ensure your patients can get the right treatment at the right time.
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#72 In profile: Dr Greg Young, Forensic Pathologist
In this series, we profile a range of specialists who reflect on their selected fields.
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#73 The challenges for women in medicine are ongoing
On 22 March, the Royal Women’s Hospital held a Grand Round Panel Discussion on the topic of Health Advocacy for Women in Medicine.
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#74 Free health assessments for Victorian stonemasons
The Victorian Government has unveiled a plan providing free health assessments for Victorian stonemason workers.
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#75 What is Clinical Support Time and why does it matter to a Doctor in Training?
Health services are pushing back on the CST clause of the new Enterprise Agreement.
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#76 Event wrap: Medical Careers Expo
The feedback we have received has been overwhelmingly positive and we are looking forward to 2020!
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#77 Time matters in multiple sclerosis: Diagnose early to maximise brain health
A short guide to help diagnose and manage patients with multiple sclerosis.
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#78 Financial assistance for doctors in need
The VMBA provides short-term financial support in a time of crisis to medical practitioners.
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#79 We must provide better care for mental health patients
Dr Simon Judkins, president of ACEM calls for better care for the community’s most vulnerable people.
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#80 AMA Victoria Board finalised under new Constitution
The AMA Victoria Board has been finalised for the next year.
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#81 Opening up about doctors’ mental health
"It makes such a difference to bring it out in the open that we’re human too. The problem is that in some circles there’s still a fair amount of judgement.”
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#82 Queen’s Birthday honours for AMA Victoria members
AMA Victoria would like to congratulate our members who were recognised with Queen’s Birthday honours.
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#83 Mental health awareness – not just one day a year
The aim of Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day is to normalise conversation about mental health.
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#84 Please just tell me when the appointment will be!
Without the funds to see a specialist in the private system, patients join a seemingly endless queue for treatment. This problem is likely to get worse if we don’t act.
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#85 Graphic campaign shows the lasting effects of alcohol
A graphic campaign aims to highlight the devastating link between alcohol and cancer.
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#86 Is fines debt affecting your patient’s mental health?
When people ignore or can’t afford to pay their fines, their financial situation and mental health can spiral out of control.
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#87 Saving a life is worth the difficult conversation
Medical professionals have a crucial role to play in making sure everyone using the road arrives home safely to their family and friends.
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#88 Have you been sexually harassed at work?
Contact the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission for guidance on dealing with sexual harassment.
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#89 A call to arms in the fight for gender equality (and a thank you to the women and men in my life)
Dr Pallavi Prathivadi shares her views on feminism.
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#90 Family Doctor Week 2019 - Interview with Dr Naomi Harris
Stethoscope caught up with Dr Naomi Harris to chat about the importance of doctors looking after their own health.
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#91 Family Doctor Week 2019 - Interview with Dr Ines Rio
Stethoscope caught up with our Section of GP Chair, Dr Ines Rio, for Family Doctor Week 2019
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#92 Hospital underfunding is risking doctor and patient wellbeing
We have been working with health services since the Agreements were approved to ensure compliance with the new terms and conditions.
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#93 Doctors are being short-changed by public hospitals
A/Prof Julian Rait OAM explains each of the 8 disputes that has been provided to the Fair Work Commission.
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#94 New professional career coaching program
AMA Victoria’s Medical Career Service has launched a new service: Professional Career Coaching.
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#95 A successful intern job share
After much persistence, two doctors are job sharing their intern experience at St Vincent’s Hospital.
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#96 Coaching for Retirement – AMA Victoria’s new career service
AMA Victoria has designed three programs to help doctors identify their retirement goals and establish a new work-life balance.
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#97 World-class maternity and paediatric services for Melbourne’s west
Western Health has a new site for women’s and children’s services at Sunshine Hospital.
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#98 Wellness in balance
Specialist Otolaryngologist Mr Eric Levi shares his tips for wellbeing.
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#99 Doctors vs journalists – why the facts matter
We can’t be bystanders when it comes to calling out click bait and fake news, writes Dr Jill Tomlinson.
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#100 Eight tips for everyday positive psychology
I didn’t realise until recently that there is a completely different way of looking at things. It is, in a sense, the ‘flip side’ of the way we learn how to be doctors. And it can be incorporated into our everyday lives.
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#101 It’s time to talk about STIs
After record increases in sexually transmissible infections in the last decade, the DHHS is encouraging all Victorians to get tested and seek treatment.
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#102 What DiTs need to know about rostered days off
If you would like to discuss any concerns relating to your employment conditions, please contact the AMA Victoria Workplace Relations team.
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#103 Thunderstorm asthma public health campaign
The state government has launched a campaign to ensure that Victorians are as prepared as they can be should another epidemic thunderstorm asthma event occur.
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#104 Ode to the study group: why we should stick together
Dr Hannah Bills of the AMA Victoria Women in Medicine Group on the benefits of the study group.
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#105 New digital Vicdoc in 2020
The increasing costs of printing and distributing Vicdoc has required us to look for a more financially sustainable way to deliver the magazine to our members.
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#106 The trouble with electronic medical records
EMRs have been a profound disappointment for many who could see their potential for quality improvement.
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#107 The next Hospital Health Check survey is coming
We want all Victorian DiTs to take part and share their experiences.
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#108 Are your registrars receiving their rostered fortnightly training time?
Registrars have a right to object if they feel that the type of training time provided is not truly free from service.
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#109 New clinical tool to prevent premature epilepsy deaths
SUDEP is when a person with epilepsy dies suddenly and prematurely and no reason for death is found. Currently there is very little information or awareness of SUDEP.
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#110 The ‘other’ gender bias in medicine
We’re pushing for equal representation of women in society. There is no reason we should not have equal representation of women in clinical trials too.
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#111 Goulburn Valley Health Wellness Day
The wellbeing of health professionals is multifactorial and requires both good systems and attention to self-care.
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#112 Personal development opportunities for DiTs and medical students
AMA Victoria provides opportunities for DiTs and medical students to build relationships within the medical community.
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#113 Health experts call for stronger national air pollution standards
Leading health groups across Australia have united to call for stronger national air pollution standards.
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#114 Doctors honoured at AMA Victoria Awards Night
Health professionals from across Victoria were honoured on Saturday night at the inaugural AMA Victoria Awards.
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#115 New guidelines could significantly reduce dementia rates
Risk reduction has been recognised by the WHO as a key strategy in reducing future incident dementia.
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#116 Perfect storm brewing for our public health system
A/Prof Julian Rait on how we can ensure that Melbourne’s hospital system remains among the best in the world.
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#117 Fact sheet: Conscientious objection to termination of pregnancy
It is recommended that medical practitioners treat a conscientious objection as they would a conflict of interest, and act to avoid the conflict where possible.
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#118 Keeping well in 2020
Helpful resources for doctors wanting to take a proactive approach to their wellbeing.
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#119 Excessive hours and understaffing leading to clinical errors
Results from the Hospital Health Check Survey indicate that long hours and understaffing are issues the State Government needs to take more seriously.
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#120 How to save the environment while saving lives
As a medical community we have the ability to introspect and make changes within the health system to positively impact this health crisis.
