AMA (WA) in the Media
At the AMA (WA), we take pride in being a strong voice for doctors, patients, and the healthcare system as a whole. Over the past two months, the AMA (WA) has been in the media, speaking up on relevant issues like the results of the latest AMA (WA) Hospital Health Check survey. Here’s a look at some of our most significant media appearances.
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
THE WEST AUSTRALIAN
Ramsay Health Psychology Closures
AMA (WA) President Dr Kyle Hoath spoke to the State newspaper about Ramsay Health closing two of its
Perth psychology clinics, and 17 of 20 in Australia.
ABC Radio
Concerns with expansion of pharmacy role
With the State Government announcing applications for 12-month training for pharmacists to take on a range of treatments usually reserved for doctors, Dr Hoath said there was a risk of patients falling between the cracks.
ABC NEWS
Severe flu season
Vaccination is highly effective for flu and with the State experiencing one of its worst flu seasons, Dr Hoath said it’s one of the ways to manage our stretched hospital resources before patients head to the emergency department.
7 NEWS
Ageing hospital equipment
Dr Hoath said ageing machines at Fiona Stanley Hospital reflected a lack of planning and was another symptom of a stressed WA healthcare system.
Social Media
Social Media
The top-performing Facebook post for the June-July period showed the new AMA (WA) leadership team after the annual general meeting. Dr Kyle Hoath was elected President for a two-year term, with Vice Presidents Dr Natalie Ferrington and Dr Andrew P’ng. This post had a reach of 4,451, with 7,113 views, 70 interactions and 67 clicks.
The second most popular post followed the Government’s State Budget, with then President Dr Michael Page supported by
then Vice President Dr Hoath. It reached 3,543 people, with 6,190 views, 28 interactions, and 17 likes.
Our best-performing LinkedIn post featured AMA (WA) President Dr Kyle Hoath reacting to the decision by Ramsay Health to close two of its Perth psychology clinics, and 17 of 20 in Australia. Dr Hoath, a psychiatrist, reached 2,889 people with his advocacy, generating 196 clicks and 18 likes.
The second most engaged post was about shadow health minister Libby Mettam’s comments on Bunbury Regional Hospital, with further response from Dr Hoath, which reached 1,357 people and delivered strong interaction, with 96 clicks and 18 likes.
