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AMA (NSW)

The Australian Medical Association (NSW) Limited is an independent association representing the state

The Australian Medical Association (NSW) Limited is an independent association representing the state's medical profession. As the state's peak medico-political lobbying body the AMA (NSW) is dedicated to providing its members with representation on a variety of medical issues, professional services and commercial benefits. The strength of the AMA (NSW) lies in its representative reach across the state's geographical zones and the profession's speciality groups. By playing a pivotal role in the formation of public health and hospital policy the AMA (NSW) is in a strong position to represent the individual needs of members and their patients.

21/03/2026

SURGICAL MAYHEM: Prior to the development of anaesthesia, the ability to perform painful surgeries quickly was highly prized.
Scottish surgeon Robert Liston could purportedly amputate a limb in less than 25 seconds, working with a fury that often put others in danger.
During his most famous surgical slip, Liston was moving so quickly that he cut off three of his assistant’s fingers and slashed a bystander’s coat.
The patient and the assistant died of gangrene a few days later, and the spectator was so alarmed he suffered a fatal myocardial infarction.
It is the only surgery in history said to have had a 300 per cent fatality rate.

20/03/2026

BREAKING BARRIERS: Alexandra Adams is a former Paralympian, avid solo world traveller, published poet, public speaker and social media star.
In a few months, she will add “medical doctor” to her list of achievements when she graduates from Cardiff University in the United Kingdom.
Alexandra, 32, is also deaf, almost totally blind and requires constant oxygen.
She has been in Australia this month to complete electives at Royal North Shore Hospital and Gold Coast University Hospital, and while she’s “loved every minute of it”, she’s also experienced ableism from peers and administrative challenges in fulfilling both placements.
For Alexandra, practising medicine is more about clinical knowledge and empathy than sight, and she's embraced technology to bridge the gaps.
She uses a Bluetooth stethoscope which connects to her hearing aids, an app to explain ECG findings and has her own method of cannulating using touch.
She is due to head home next month, but after 10 years of study, she now fears she may not be able to start her first job in the NHS in July after being allocated to a rural area, lacking public transport or access to her own specialists in London.
In an upcoming NSW Doctor edition, we talk to Alexandra and Dr Dinesh Palipana, an ED doctor with quadriplegia, on the challenges facing doctors with disabilities.
You can read more about Alexandra here: https://settingsights.co.uk/about-me-the-story/

15/03/2026

THIS MONTH IN HISTORY: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital is one of the state's premier facilities - but it only came to be after a shocking incident at a harbourside picnic in March, 1868.
While visiting Sydney, Prince Alfred, the second son of Queen Victoria, was shot in the back at close range.
He survived, and the shooter was hanged at Darlinghurst Gaol a month later, but as an act of gratitude to the surgeons who saved him, the prince gave his name to a new hospital.
A public fundraising campaign then got underway to bring the hospital to life, with doors opening in 1882.
The bullet and the golden probe used by surgeon Dr Isaac Waugh to extract it from the prince's body are still on display at RPA.

14/03/2026

ON THE FLY: For those living in western NSW, access to doctors and healthcare has always been a challenge.
But we are fortunate to have many members passionate about serving these communities, even if it means flying or driving thousands of kilometres to deliver care.
Last month, GP Dr Francois Pretorius joined the Royal Flying Doctor Service to provide care to the 1300 residents of Warren, west of Dubbo.
When not serving Warren, he visits remote towns in the RFDS network.

13/03/2026

ELECTION COUNTDOWN: It is one year today until the next NSW election.
At the last election, healthcare was mysteriously missing from the conversation.
Since then, pressure on our public hospitals and doctors has only intensified.
We have been working with the NSW Government and Opposition to ensure funding and staffing issues are front and centre for all candidates and voters in March 2027.
NSW needs long-term, stable investment in the health system, workforce planning that supports recruitment and retention of doctors, and policies that recognise the realities of modern healthcare delivery.
Over the next 12 months, we will continue advocating to improve the system for doctors and patients.
If you are not yet a member, please join us and help us change healthcare for the better.

07/03/2026

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY: In some circles, Dr Lucy Gullett was known for spending afternoons playing bridge with her "spinsters' club", or closing her North Sydney medical practice to attend horse races or play golf.
But, of course, she is much better known for co-founding the state's first hospital for female patients and female doctors only - the Rachel Forster Hospital for Women and Children in Redfern, aimed at giving female doctors opportunities not afforded at most Sydney hospitals at the time.
In its first year, almost 7600 patients were treated at Rachel Forster, which even offered evening clinics for working female patients.
Lucy helped form the NSW Association of Registered Women Doctors and devoted her life to campaigning for mental health reform, helping the poor and encouraging women not to allow men to "govern their ideas".
Lucy died in the hospital she helped establish, but will long be remembered for her role in progressing gender equity.

06/03/2026

UNDER PRESSURE: We all know NSW public hospitals are struggling to meet demand due to under-funding.
But we also know the system is held together each day by extraordinary staff going above and beyond, despite the challenges.
Last night, SBS aired the first episode in season two of The Hospital: In the Deep End, filmed at St Vincent's in Sydney and Melbourne.
In this episode, actress Ruby Rose, former tennis player Jelena Dokic and chef Matt Preston shadow staff across emergency, neurosurgery and geriatrics.
For Preston, working alongside clinicians sparked strong emotions.
"Today has made me angry because these people are doing the most amazing job and they are being undervalued."
For Dokic, it was an eye opener.
"Unless you see something like this, I don't think you can comprehend what it takes. It is incredible and it doesn't stop,"
To watch the series, please visit: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-series/the-hospital-in-the-deep-end

25/02/2026

VISIONARY: AMA (NSW) life members Dr John Sarks and his late wife Dr Shirley Sarks joined us in 1965, not long after they both graduated as ophthalmologists.
The pair spent decades studying macular degeneration, becoming internationally recognised as pioneers in ophthalmology and retinal research.
This month, the University of NSW received $10.8 million from the Sarks Macular Degeneration Research Foundation to establish the Shirley and John Sarks Chair in Age-Related Macular Degeneration to further research in this field.
One in seven Australians aged over 50 show symptoms of the condition which leads to progressive loss of central vision, making reading, driving and recognising faces increasingly difficult.

18/02/2026

WORKPLACE SUPPORT: AMA (NSW) is here to support its members. Whatever the issue, large or small, straightforward, or complex, you can contact AMA (NSW) as your first point of advice. Our Workplace Relations team provides expert, confidential guidance across the full range of employment and professional matters, ensuring you have clear, practical support when it matters most.
Join now https://www.amansw.com.au/join-the-ama/

13/02/2026

ADVOCACY: AMA (NSW) president Dr Kathryn Austin was pleased to meet with Shadow Health spokesperson Sarah Mitchell to discuss the pressures facing doctors across NSW and the importance of strengthening healthcare across NSW.
Ensuring policymakers hear directly from frontline clinicians is essential to delivering a health system that can meet growing demand. Doctors across NSW continue to provide high-quality care, and meaningful engagement is critical to supporting both the workforce and patients.
AMA (NSW) will continue working constructively with leaders across the political spectrum to advocate for the investment, workforce support, and system improvements needed to protect patient care across NSW.

07/02/2026

PRESS CLUB: Australia's health system is in urgent need of reform.
Politically expedient patchwork solutions are ineffective, and we continue to struggle under rising rates of chronic disease; access barriers; declining public hospital performance and a lack of long term visionary investment.
On April 15, AMA federal president Dr Danielle McMullen talks to the National Press Club in Canberra on what is needed.
For more information and tickets, please visit: https://npc.org.au/events/dr-danielle-mcmullen

06/02/2026

CONGRATULATIONS: AMA (NSW) member and former AMA (NSW) registrar of the year in 2022 Dr Mithila Zaheen has been named as a finalist in this year's NSW Women of the Year Awards.
Dr Zaheen, born in Bangladesh and now a cardiology advanced trainee in western Sydney, is one of four finalists in the Young Woman of the Year (aged 16 to 30) category.
She began her medical career during the pandemic, which upended her usual rotations and expectations of life as a doctor, but gave her a deep appreciation for what matters most – helping those in need.
Dr Zaheen’s parents and siblings are all doctors so a commitment to others runs deep.
She is completing a PhD on spontaneous coronary artery dissection while also volunteering with Street Side Medics, the Water Well Project, and local Aboriginal and refugee support programs, providing free healthcare and education to underserved groups.
Winners will be announced on March 5.

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