Prominent GP and AMA stalwart Dr Brian Morton dies
Doctors have remembered Dr Brian Morton, a long-time chair of the AMA’s Council of General Practice, as a kind and dedicated colleague following his death at the age of 75.
The Sydney GP was AMA NSW president from 2008 to 2010, steering doctors through the H1N1 swine flu epidemic and presciently calling on governments to invest more in preparing for future pandemics.
AMA NSW remembered him as “a fierce advocate for the profession, particularly his beloved general practice, and was endlessly supportive of colleagues”.
The federal AMA said Dr Morton “made an enduring contribution to healthcare in Australia” and was fondly remembered for his long stint as president of the Council of General Practice, which ended in 2016.
Dr John Sammut, an emergency physician and former president of the Medical Council of NSW, praised Dr Morton’s wisdom during their time working together.
“I was privileged to work alongside Brian for many years,” he said on social media.
“He gave wise counsel and provided the wisdom of a highly respected, experienced and senior member of our medical fraternity.
“Nothing was ever too much trouble.
“May he RIP.”
Another long-time colleague, emergency doctor Dr Stephen Parnis, praised Dr Morton’s “great integrity”, calling him a “kind, generous and dedicated servant to his profession and patients”.
“I am one of many who will remember Brian with gratitude and respect.
“He made things better.”
Dr Morton received an AM in 2014 for significant service to medicine as a GP.
He is survived by his wife Anne, daughters Kate and Nikola, and grandsons Harrison and Edward.
His funeral will be held on 15 July in Sydney.
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