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...
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. At the 70th WMA General Assembly in Georgia in October 2019, the WMA reiterated its strong commitment to the principles...
17 Australians Awarded Bruce Shepherd Medal for Services To Independent Medicine
The Australian Doctors’ Federation (ADF) has awarded 17 Australians the Bruce Shepherd Medal for services to independent medicine. The awards add to the previous 23 recipients. Not all awardees are medical practitioners. The awards were presented by the...
My Health Record Opt Out Period Must be Extended Indefinitely
Australians should be able to easily cancel their My Health Record at any time in the future, says Director of the ADF and NSW rural GP, A/Prof. Dr Aniello Iannuzzi. The decision to have an opt-out personal health record created for all Australians without their...