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Dr Hambleton, ABC News Radio Sydney, 16 January 2012

rli — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:14:05 +1100

Dr Hambleton talks about comments made by the former director of the Professional Services Review Panel Dr Tony Webber saying Medicare costs $3 billion a year and is open to rorts by unethical doctors. He says a lot of doctors are looking after their patients and they care for them.

Dr Hambleton, 2SM Sydney, 13 January 2012

mmanning — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:55:36 +1100

Dr Hambleton talks about the AMA's submission to the Senate Community Affairs Reference Committee Inquiry into the Factors Affecting the Supply of Health Services and Medical Professionals in Rural Areas. Dr Hambleton says the submission considers a range of factors needs to be considered in order to encourage doctors to remain in rural areas

Dr Hambleton, 6PR Perth, 11 January 2012

vbonney — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:43:46 +1100

Dr Hambleton talks about research that has found taking an aspirin everyday can lead to an increase in non-trivial bleeding. He says that those who have had a heart attack or stroke can benefit from an aspirin, but recommends people talk with their doctors if they are taking aspirin daily to discuss the risks.

Dr Hambleton, 4BC Brisbane, 9 January 2012

vbonney — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:31:37 +1100

Dr Hambleton says that most people know what the costs of their medical needs will be and talks about the need to have transparent insurance policies for everyone. Dr Hambleton says that health insurance companies cover so many products it can be very confusing.

Dr Hambleton, 6PR Perth, 4 January 2012

vbonney — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:03:42 +1100

Dr Hambleton says women in Australia who have had silicone breast implants shouldn't panic but it's advisable they contact their surgeon. He says that Australian and British authorities are working together to put together advice but French authorities are already advising that they should be removed.

Dr Hambleton, 4BC Brisbane, 22 December 2011

smorrison — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:49:16 +1100

Dr Hambleton says that there is an increased demand on mental health services every Christmas. Dr Hambleton lists ways to approach people with depression and explains signs to look out for.

Dr Hambleton, ABC 774 Melbourne, 20 December 2011

smorrison — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:19:28 +1100

Dr Hambleton discusses the Federal Government's price cuts to commonly-prescribed drugs introduced from April 2012. He says the Government will see most of the benefits not consumers.

Dr Hambleton, ABC 774 Melbourne, 7 December 2011

smorrison — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:12:35 +1100

Dr Hambleton talks about a chiropractic university course that is sending the wrong messages about medical care. There are some chiropractors claiming to be able to treat medical issues like asthma, allergies or hearing loss, Dr Hambleton says.

Dr Hambleton, ABC 774 Melbourne, 25 November 2011

vbonney — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:39:30 +1100

Dr Hambleton discusses that one in 10 Australian children are not immunised. He says the finding that said immunisation can cause autism has been discredited

Dr Hambleton, Melbourne Talk Radio, 21 November 2011

smorrison — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:37:47 +1100

Dr Hambleton said that halving GP red tape would free up more than 7 million new GP consultations a year. He says that four and a half hours can be saved per GP per week.

Dr Hambleton, ABC 702, 18 November 2011

smorrison — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:15:37 +1100

Dr Hambleton discusses fire-related conditions and how they are treated in elderly patients. He mentions the Principal Quakers Hill Nursing Home fire and discusses the fire-related conditions some of the residents might have.

Dr Hambleton, ABC 612 Brisbane, 3 November 2011

smorrison — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:49:43 +1100

Dr Hambleton talks about the AMA Public Hospital Report Card 2011. Dr Hambleton says that despite new beds opening in Queensland, more are needed.

Dr Hambleton, NITV, Sydney, 1 November 2011

smorrison — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:31:13 +1100

Dr Hambleton says that the Medicare rebate for mental health has decreased by up to 40 per cent. He says that Indigenous health organisations will take an income cut, which means there will be less services available for Indigenous people.

Dr Hambleton, ABC 720 Perth, 25 October 2011

smorrison — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:49:07 +1100

Dr Hambleton talks about asylum seekers, Indigenous health and Government cuts to GP mental health services. He discusses his recent trip to Broome, where he met with the Kimberley Aboriginal Services Council.

Dr Hambleton, ABC 702, 6 October

smorrison — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:45:02 +1100

Dr Hambleton talks to Richard Glover about the Pharmacy Guild of Australia's decision to withdraw its deal with Blackmores to promote complementary medicines with prescription drugs. He says the decision is a win for patients and a win for the pharmacy profession.

Dr Hambleton, 2UE Sydney, 29 September

smorrison — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:33:54 +1000

Dr Hambleton says cuts to the Better Access program may decrease access to mental health services. The Government has cut $400 million from the rebate for patients to see their GP under the Better Access program.

Dr Hambleton, 2UE Sydney, 28 September

smorrison — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:03:41 +1000

Dr Hambleton talks about the AMA's concerns about current wine taxation. He says the AMA is hosting an alcohol tax forum to call on the Federal Government to consider increasing alcohol taxation.

Dr Hambleton, ABC Canberra, 26 September

smorrison — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:02:51 +1000

Dr Hambleton discusses the AMA's concerns about an agreement between the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and Blackmores, which will see pharmacists promote the company's products with certain prescription drugs. He says patients may substitute their prescribed medicines for one of the products promoted under the agreement in order to save money.

Dr Hambleton, 3AW Radio, 16 September

smorrison — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:46:36 +1000

Dr Hambleton responds to media reports that pseudonyms will be given to celebrities, politicians and victims of domestic violence who wish to protect their identity in the Federal Government's new electronic health database. He says the system undermines confidence about security.

Dr Hambleton, 2SM Sydney, 25 August

smorrison — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:46:03 +1000

Dr Hambleton congratulates the Government on the passing of its tobacco plain packaging legislation in Parliament. He says he hopes it will deter the next generation of smokers from taking up the habit.