Media and politicians often defer to the AMA on COVID policies. But what role should the doctors' group have in the pandemic?
- Written by Lesley Russell, Adjunct Associate Professor, Menzies Centre for Health Policy, University of Sydney
Almost every day in recent months, Australian Medical Association (AMA) president Dr Omar Khorshid has appeared in the media, commenting on various issues related to the coronavirus pandemic.
These include changing recommendations about the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine, urging the New South Wales government to institute tighter lockdown measures,...
