AMA President, Dr Andrew Pesce, said today that the AMA supports the code of conduct for doctors prepared by the Australian Medical Council (AMC).
Dr Pesce said the final Code reflects the views and contributions put forward by the AMA and other groups through an extensive consultation process conducted by the AMC over the last twelve months.
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“It is more responsive to individual patient circumstances, it supports the professional judgement of doctors, and it recognises the medical profession’s commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards.
“We had concerns with the public consultation draft of the Code, which was circulated last year, but those concerns have been addressed in the final version.
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The Medicare rebate system should be reformed to enable General Practitioners to spend more time helping patients to avoid preventable health problems, the AMA said today.
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“The AMA would now like to see an education campaign for doctors and the public, and we would like the Code reviewed every three to five years to ensure it remains contemporary and relevant,” Dr Pesce said.
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Dr Pesce said the AMA understands that Good Medical Practice: A Code of Conduct for Doctors in Australia will be considered for adoption or endorsement by the State and Territory medical boards and that the new Medical Board of Australia will adopt the Code.
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An Alice Springs doctor has urged the Federal Government to overhaul Medicare to remove disincentives for General Practitioners to conduct longer consultations with patients.
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