AMA Victoria is the peak body representing Victorian doctors.
The media are important partners in promoting public awareness and government support on issues important to doctors, the health and safety of our patients and the broader community.
Our primary focus is
- equity of access to quality health services in Victoria
- the safety and quality of patient care
- state government health policy and its impacts on doctors and our patients
- improvements to the Victorian public hospital system
- improvements to mental health services
- education and training of young doctors
- freedom of choice within the private health system
- promotion of public health initiatives required to improve the health status of Victorians
- support for the sustainability of general practice
- advancement of medical research
For AMA Victoria comment: Media Contact