What can the AMA do for you?
In our August 2021 member survey we asked members: What can the AMA do for you?
With over 1,300 respondents, there were more than 400 pages of survey comments and the following themes and specific topics emerged:
Seek fair compensation
- Demand realistic virtual care codes/complex care compensation
- Work toward income equity
- Address problems with stipends and alternative relationship plans
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COVID
- Advocate for adequate public health measures
- Address physician burnout
- Advocate for PPE and COVID supports
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Negotiate a master agreement
- Secure stability for the profession
- Ensure transparency in negotiations
- Use a strong voice with government/AHS
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Physician wellness and support
- Expand and secure PFSP programs
- Offer ARP support/guidance
- Address challenges in locum coverage
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Be our advocate
- Advocate for the sustainability of family medicine/primary care and importance of the Patient's Medical Home
- Engage in public communication/education that explains the state of health care in Alberta
- Alert Albertans to the deteriorated situation in rural medicine
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