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NZRDA Warns Clinical Assistant (Physician Assistant) Regulation Must Not Lower The Bar For Patient Safety

Thursday, 19 February 2026, 9:29 am | NZRDA

“Clinical assistants lack the breadth and depth of training to safely navigate clinical uncertainties. If they miss a ‘red flag’ symptom, the patient is put at significant risk before the doctor even enters the room,” said Dr Deborah Powell. More >>

Neigh-bourhood Marathon

Friday, 31 October 2025, 4:01 pm | NZRDA

Millie is raising funds for NZRDA in honour of her late Nan, Rose Harrex, who was a dedicated volunteer with Central Otago RDA. More >>

Resident Doctors Use Strike To Help Communities

Tuesday, 18 October 2016, 9:48 am | NZRDA

Resident doctors are looking for the best possible outcome to their strike, hoping not only for safer hours, but to use their time to help and teach people. More >>

NZRDA Disappointed as DHBs try to Excuse the Inexcusable

Wednesday, 14 September 2016, 12:29 pm | NZRDA

The DHB response to the safer hours campaign has largely been one of diversions, as employers continue to try and excuse the inexcusable. More >>

NZRDA disappointed that mediation ended "abruptly"

Tuesday, 13 September 2016, 8:17 am | NZRDA

NZRDA attended mediation with the DHBs today to try and resolve the MECA dispute which has centred on safer hours for the doctors. More >>

Safer Hours Mediation between NZRDA and DHBs set down

Friday, 26 August 2016, 4:37 pm | NZRDA

Mediation between the NZ Resident Doctors Association and the District Health Boards has been set down for Monday, September 12. More >>

NZRDA National Training Seminar a record-setting success

Wednesday, 27 May 2015, 4:29 pm | NZRDA

This past weekend saw representatives from RDA Groups from across New Zealand come together in Christchurch for the annual National Training Seminar (NTS). More >>

Future mistakes “inevitable” given current doctor workloads

Sunday, 23 March 2014, 2:05 pm | NZRDA

The union representing resident doctors is concerned with the safety level of patients in New Zealand and says mistakes are inevitable in the current working environment. More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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