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...
Dr Bruce Shepherd AM – Memorial Service
Dear Doctors, friends and colleagues of the late Dr Bruce Shepherd AM A memorial service for Dr Shepherd will be held on Thursday 07/06/18 at St Marys Catholic Church, 42 Ridge Street, North Sydney @ 11.00am In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for a consideration...