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 speaking up on relevant issues like hospital overcrowding, violence in emergency departments, and the critical need for better healthcare policies.
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
The West Australian
Violence in Emergency Departments
The AMA (WA) raised concerns about rising violence in emergency departments, with 67% of WA healthcare workers reporting frequent physical assaults – well above the national average.
ABC Radio
Pressures in Emergency Departments
Dr Cassandra Host joined ABC Perth to discuss the growing strain on emergency departments, the need for more hospital beds, and how recent election commitments could impact patient care.
ECHO News
Midland cancer patients need local care
AMA (WA) President Dr Michael Page, Dr David Manners, and breast cancer survivor Libby Collett spoke to The Echo newspaper about the urgent need for access to publicly funded radiation therapy in Midland, pushing for government action to ensure patients don’t face financial or logistical barriers to care.
ABC NEWS
Beyond election promises
AMA (WA) President Dr Michael Page spoke to ABC News about ongoing hospital capacity issues, emphasising that without more hospital beds, no policy changes will be enough to fix the system.
7 News
Holding leaders accountable on healthcare
As both major parties campaigned on healthcare improvements, the AMA (WA) analysed their plans, challenging whether the proposed funding and policies would truly address WA’s hospital crisis.
Social Media
Social Media
The top-performing Facebook post during the February-March period was the announcement of the AMA (WA) Prizes at the UWA Medical School 2024 Prize Winners Ceremony. This post reached 8,271 people, with 3,173 engaged users and 1,630 clicks.
The second most popular post featured Henry Pemberton, former leader of the AMA (WA)’s Dr YES program and now a resident at Royal Perth Hospital. Coming from a family of doctors spanning three generations, Henry’s story resonated with many. The post reached 7,155 people, with 1,097 engaged users and 661 clicks.
On LinkedIn, the most popular post was AMA (WA)’s congratulatory message to Hon Meredith Hammat MLA on her appointment as Minister for Health and Mental Health, following the Cabinet announcement by Premier Roger Cook. The post reached 3,074 people, with 172 clicks and 80 likes.
The second most popular post mirrored the top-performing Facebook post – announcing the AMA(WA) Prizes at the UWA Medical School 2024 Prize Winners Ceremony. It reached 2,251 people, with 637 clicks and 76 likes.
