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Latest news and updates from the Australian Doctors' Federation
Book Review – I’m not Crazy, I’m Just a Little Unwell
I’m not Crazy, I’m Just a Little Unwell. By Leigh Hatcher, Strand Publishing 2005 Here speaks a patient, not a consumer Leigh Hatcher is one of Australia’s most experienced radio and television journalists. A high achiever who embraced journalism as a young...
Response to Strengthening the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme for Health Professions
Australian Doctors Federation response to the Strengthening the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme for Health Professions to better protect the public
The ADF Opposes Micro-Management of CPD
The Australian Doctors' Federation (ADF) does not support proposed changes to CPD by the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) that effectively ‘micro-manage’ the way Australian doctors undertake their Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The Revised Standard will...
John Harrison: Surgeon, Sportsman, Inspirational Role Model
Article first appeared InSight+ AUSTRALIAN orthopaedics, Australian medicine and the Australian Olympic water polo community have lost an esteemed friend and trusted colleague with the death of Dr John Meredith Harrison, AM, on Saturday 2 November 2019. John had a...
In Memory of Dr John Meredith Harrison AM (1944-2019)
Past Chairman of the Australian Doctors' Federation Past Chairman of the Australian Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons Past President of the Australian Orthopaedic Association Olympic Water Polo representative, Olympic Water Polo Team Doctor & Team Manager Dr John...
Doctors endorse WMA position on physician assisted suicide
The Australian Doctors’ Federation (ADF) has endorsed the World Medical Association Declaration on Euthanassia and Physician Assisted Suicide.
17 Australians Awarded Bruce Shepherd Medal for Services To Independent Medicine
The Australian Doctors’ Federation (ADF) has awarded 16 doctors and 1 medical administrator the Bruce Shepherd Medal for services to independent medicine.
Rural Hospitals: Doctors Must Stand their Ground on Safety
It is time for the health professionals, on behalf of patients, to stand their ground on what it takes to properly assess and safely treat patients in rural hospitals, write Aniello Iannuzzi and Chris Davis
Australia’s biggest private health insurers illegally rejected thousands of claims
Originally published The Guardian by Christopher Knaus Exclusive: Leaked documents show insurers rejected claims involving pre-existing medical conditions without appointing a doctor to review evidence The nation’s biggest health insurers illegally rejected the claims...
Dr Iannuzzi Talks on Rural Healthcare
Country doctor Aniello Iannuzzi — who has worked as a GP in Coonabarabran for more than two decades — said he had watched rural health services be wound back. "You've got this vicious cycle of patients who can't get access, who can't afford access and lack of skilled...
ADF Statement on Alternative Medicine
The Australian Doctors’ Federation statement on Alternative Medicine The Australian Doctors’ Federation supports evidence-based medicine delivered by registered medical practitioners whose qualifications have been subject to the accreditation of the Australian medical...
Dr Bruce Shepherd’s Obituary
Dr Bruce Shepherd obituary as prepared by Dr John Harrison & Stephen Milgate at the request of the Australian Orthopaedic Association