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Starting your own private practice is a major milestone. It gives you control, flexibility and the opportunity to build long-term wealth. But it also comes with financial complexity that can’t be overlooked. Getting the foundations right early will save you time, stress and significant cost down the track. Start with the right practice structure Your business structure is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when setting up your medical practice.

The communication from the doctor really sets the tone for how the patient will respond to the use of an AI scribe within the consultation. For further information, see this article about patient responses to this technology. It is important to be aware that basic AI scribe tools do not need TGA approval. However, beware AI scope creep. Some AI software platforms are offering AI assistance regarding diagnosis and treatment – this than meets the criteria for medical device software.

TRANSCRIPT 17 AUGUST 2026 AMA Queensland cautiously optimistic about progress on ambulance ramping AMA Queensland President Associate Professor Erica Gannon spoke to ABC Gold Coast radio about the latest figures showing a reduction in ramping Transcript: AMA Queensland President, Associate Professor Erica Gannon, ABC Gold Coast radio, Drive with Bern Young, Monday 17 August 2026 Subject: Latest figures on ambulance ramping BERN YOUNG: Ambulance ramping at hospitals.

NEWS 7 August 2026 AMA Queensland's Australasian Students' Surgical Conference (ASSC) 2026 bursary recipients share their experiences from Australasia's leading student surgical conference and the impact it had on their medical journeys. Sameer Khan The Australasian Students’ Surgical Conference (ASSC) 2026 was an incredibly rewarding experience and a valuable opportunity to learn alongside medical students, trainees, and surgeons from across Australasia.

NEWS 3 August 2026 More than 160 medical students and junior doctors from across Queensland gathered in Mackay for the AMA Queensland Junior Doctor Conference 2026, enjoying a weekend of learning, networking and inspiration. The conference was designed to encourage the next generation of doctors to explore careers in Mackay and regional medicine, showcasing the diverse opportunities available in regional Queensland while fostering valuable professional connections.

NEWS 29 July 2026 AMA Queensland Immediate Past President Dr Nick Yim offers his thoughts on the paralysis affecting our healthcare system. Having been immersed in the healthcare sector for most of my life, including two years as AMA Queensland president, a sobering reality has become clear to me. The biggest driver of poor health outcomes, skyrocketing medical costs, and widespread apathy isn’t a new disease – it is inaction. This paralysis infects every level of our healthcare system.

TRANSCRIPT 14 JULY 2026 Calls for reform of the pharmacy sector in Australia AMA Queensland Immediate Past President Dr Nick Yim spoke to 4BC radio about the Grattan Institute's report into the pharmacy sector Transcript: AMA Queensland Immediate Past President, Dr Nick Yim, 4BC radio, Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, Tuesday 14 July 2026 Subject: Grattan Institute report into Australia's pharmacy sector CARLA BIGNASCA: Well, should Australia allow pharmacies inside supermarkets?

TRANSCRIPT 1 JULY 2026 New laws governing e-mobility use come into force in Queensland AMA Queensland Past President Dr Maria Boulton spoke to the Today show about the need for further education on riding e-mobility devices as new restrictions begin in Queensland.

NEWS 1 July 2026 In a time when online misinformation swirls more ferociously than a Queensland summer storm, the state is fortunate to have Dr Marianne Gale as a beacon of calm. Queensland’s new Chief Health Officer not only meets the technical requirements for the job, but brings a warm, practical sensibility honed through years of clinical practice, overseas experience and COVID-19 management.

NEWS 24 June 2026 AMA Queensland's Women in Medicine Breakfast in Cairns brought together healthcare professionals from across North Queensland for a morning of networking, inspiration and conversations about balance in medicine. AMA Queensland was delighted to welcome doctors, medical students and healthcare professionals to our Women in Medicine Breakfast in Cairns.