AMAV VICDOC Winter 2024 - Magazine - Page 56
CONTRIBUTING THEMES
We are advocating for...
DIGITAL HEALTH
+ TECHNOLOGY
Improved transfer
of care particularly
discharge summary
content and delivery,
and referrals and
information sharing
Embedding
protected time
to perform
clinical handover
at the point of
hospital discharge
Virtual care
measures
that support
emergency care
and general practice
Lifting digital
maturity in health
services across
Victoria
Improving health
information sharing
Reducing red tape
through digital
improvements
EQUITY AND DIVERSITY 1
Availability and analysis of
gender data within the workforce
Rural infrastructure
Investment
Addressing the gender pay gap
Student training
and recruitment
investment
Facilitation of participation, cultural
safety, and inclusion of doctors
from diverse backgrounds
Carer allowances or supports
Needs-based adjustment of medical
school and training programs
to provide pathways to specialties
with shortfalls
Better support for IMGs,
especially in rural settings
Recognition of prior learning
from College training programs
Inclusion, fair selection and support
for medical students with disability
Increase flexible training
opportunities, including part time
stand-alone positions
Improved racial literacy of
healthcare workforce, and Ahpra
All trainees able to sit/apply to sit
College and Fellowship exams
while on parental leave
Fair and equitable registration fees
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AMA VI C TO RIA
REGIONAL + RURAL
HEALTHCARE 1
Increase medical
student intake
from rural areas
Increase rural
exposure for
metro students
Increase pay,
allowances or
subsidise expenses
for doctors and
students training or
practising rurally
Ensure clinical
services are
adequately equipped
Require colleges to
recruit trainees
based on rural
experience
Provide more
rural training
opportunities
