Approved Medical Deputising Services (AMDS) program

The Approved Medical Deputising Services (AMDS) program enables non-vocationally recognised doctors to access Medicare benefits for providing after-hours services on behalf of other doctors. This helps them get general practice experience, while ensuring people can access health care after hours.

About the program

Find out what the program is and why it's important.

For doctors

Read about eligibility requirements and how doctors can apply.

For services

Read about eligibility requirements and how services can apply.

Compliance and tip-off

See the responsibilities of doctors and services, and how to report a breach.

Program guidelines

These guidelines provide information about how the Approved Medical Deputising Services program works, including procedures, responsibilities, eligibility and application processes.

View the guidelines

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