Update on NSW Special Commission of Inquiry into Healthcare Funding
A comprehensive review of the funding of health services in NSW, examining existing governance, health service funding and strategies for escalating costs (among other items).
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Doctor banned over racism
In a landmark decision, an ACT doctor has been banned for discriminatory and offence behaviour towards a medical colleague.
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Anaesthesia workforce numbers
To address workforce shortages, particularly in rural areas, the Australian government has recommended the implementation of an expedited registration pathway for specialist international medical graduates (SIMGs).
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ANZCA Foundation update - June 2024
In this update: World first techniques lead to discoveries in CRPS study, foundation cocktail event, growing our named research awards, environment and sustainability, multi-centre clinical trials.
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Voluntary assisted dying training for medical practitioners
Online or face to face training in voluntary assisted dying is available for interested medical practitioners in South Australia.
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Constitutional amendment - result
See the result of the recent vote to amend the ANZCA Constitution.
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Anaesthetist awarded Churchill Fellowship
Darwin anaesthetist Dr Edith Waugh to examine Indigenous health care
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Fellows recognised in AMA awards
Two ANZCA fellows have been recognised in the 2024 Australian Medical Association (AMA) annual awards.
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Join the FPM Research Network Leadership Group
Play a pivotal role in building and embedding a culture of research among FPM trainees and fellows to support evidence-based pain medicine practice and improve the health outcomes of our community!
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Pain medication shortages
FPM Dean Dr Dilip Kapur recently wrote to the Australian Health Minister Mark Butler about persistent ongoing shortages of essential pain-relieving medications.
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