Chris Zappala

[Chris Zappala @ChrisZappala]

The only controversy is how it got started in the first place. PBS restrict doctors with 12+ years training in prescribing, but a several week course allows pharmacists to prescribe and sell in one go....

[A/Prof Magdalena Simonis AM @drmsimonis]

newsGP - Experts call for end to controversial pharmacy prescribing trial https://t.co/9WNDb8Wf1j @InesRio1 @lesleyhawes4 @ProfPCDoherty @RACGP

[Chris Zappala @ChrisZappala]

Sensible measure to liberate resources to cope. Mental health and financial consequences to patients, doctors and their staff needs to be sensitively and proactively managed.

[AMA Media @ama_media]

The AMA has welcomed the Victorian State Government’s decision to suspend elective surgery to address the COVID-19 surge in hospital admissions. #COVID19 https://t.co/tebjW0Cd5n

[Chris Zappala @ChrisZappala]

The AMA would be lucky to have someone of your experience, knowledge and positive thinking.

[Chris Zappala @ChrisZappala]

Fascinating, complex article that nucely details complex immune responses to COVID. Implications for vaccine development.... Maybe knock-on benefits to other pathogens as well......?

[American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity]

Deep immune profiling of #COVID19 patients reveals distinct immunotypes with therapeutic implications: https://t.co/1Jfx5Fltza

[Chris Zappala @ChrisZappala]

This discussion is so important - it would be nice if increasing regulation held some concern for doctor well-being. Docs need treatment at times as well. Its not shameful, just the way it is! Congrats DrHQ.

[AMAQueensland @ama_qld]

50% burn out rate, another 10% with major depression. Psychiatrist Dr Jon-Paul Khoo speaking about the need to support doctors with their mental and physical well-being. He's part of the Doctors Health in Queensland group, offering peer to peer support.
https://t.co/MGGUVjDlee

[Chris Zappala @ChrisZappala]

This collegiality really should not require emphasis. College exams overtake your life and with the degree of unease and dissaray at present we need more understanding and lattitude so trainees are properly prepared. 3 months to re-calibrate not enough.

[AMA Media @ama_media]

The AMA encourages improved communications with trainees around decision-making processes, examination timelines, options for progression through training and whether failed exam attempts during COVID-19 will count towards maximum attempts @amacdt https://t.co/766rGGv5jx

[Chris Zappala @ChrisZappala]

Very exciting vaccine development I agree, in this previously arid trial landscapes. Molecules also on the go here in Oz, UK and US. Fingers crossed......

[richard horton @richardhorton1]

Here is a second COVID-19 vaccine trial, led by Chinese scientists. This recombinant adenovirus type-5 vaccine induces a rapid humoral and cellular immune response within 14 days. No serious adverse reactions. Again, congratulations to Feng-Cai Zhu et al. https://t.co/onf8ZnBy2W

[Chris Zappala @ChrisZappala]

Its beyond incubation for many, so worrying that case numbers are not decreasing since restrictions tightened. Unfirtunately it looks like more is required....

[Chris Zappala @ChrisZappala]

@ama_media @FSANZnews Excellent news. Important component in reducing alcohol related harm. These labels have meaning for everyone buying alcohol.

[Chris Zappala @ChrisZappala]

@ama_media Pause and recalibrate our efforts in regard to restrictions and behaviours.

[Chris Zappala @ChrisZappala]

@AmaComms Helen is a wonderful physician and she'll be a fantastic TAS President. Congratulations! Best wishes to Dr Burgess outgoing President who has managed the association ably through difficult times. A great AMA leader whose wisdom we still need.

[Chris Zappala @ChrisZappala]

@CDunnart @amapresident I understand and agree, but where this is not always possible, a GP practice home is nearly as good.

[Chris Zappala @ChrisZappala]

@AMAGenPractice @ama_media Long overdue. Anything which reduces administrative burden and makes practuce easier helps dictors look after all their patients more effectively. Good progress.

[Chris Zappala @ChrisZappala]

@DocHealthQLD @DrMelNaidoo Vital support for doctors so they can continue to help their own patients, without having to be worried or marginalised as a patient themselves.

[Chris Zappala @ChrisZappala]

@ama_media @amapresident @TheTodayShow Ama has been calm, reasoned and sensible with advice during this time. Bring on the vaccine! Until then we hold the defence line....

[Chris Zappala @ChrisZappala]

The slow rot of scope creep and role substitution creates the appearance of ongoing care but in truth standards and safety have been foresaken for short-term lower costs. Good initiative Dr Perry.

[AMAQueensland @ama_qld]

Role substitutions delivers patients with inferior care under the guise of convenience. Enough is enough.
We need ALL doctors on board. Go to https://t.co/wzDD0Ilsll to have your say.

#rolesubstitution #publichealth #patientsoverpolitics

https://t.co/N5VtLD3M3T

[Chris Zappala @ChrisZappala]

Very sensible and overdue. Well done Tony @tbbart1 @ama_media #ama

[AMA Media @ama_media]

The AMA for some years has urged governments to establish an Australian National Centre for Disease Control. Australia is the only OECD country that does not have a CDC. Read the AMA submission to the Senate Select Committee on COVID-19 https://t.co/L7PnmcPx9N #AusPol