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Risks to laboratory services increasing
Thursday, 5 October 2006, 10:13 am | New Zealand Medical Association
The New Zealand Medical Association has given a very strong warning to the Minister of Health regarding its serious concerns about growing threats to the long-term future of laboratory services in New Zealand in the light of DHB reviews around the country. More >>
Maternity Services need action now
Wednesday, 4 October 2006, 1:55 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
The New Zealand Medical Association is urging the Government to take serious action to improve maternity services, as the latest Ministry of Health proposals do not provide necessary solutions. More >>
Targeting young people's lifestyles good
Thursday, 21 September 2006, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
The New Zealand Medical Association has welcomed the Prime Minister's launch today of initiatives to cut the obesity rate. More >>
Urgent action needed for rural maternity services
Friday, 8 September 2006, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
Maternity services for rural women are at crisis point and urgent action is needed to improve the situation, says the New Zealand Medical Association. In an editorial (attached) appearing in this week’s New Zealand Medical Journal, published by the ... More >>
Waiting list re-think sends message
Thursday, 7 September 2006, 2:04 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
The decision by Canterbury District Health Board to reinstate some of the patients dumped from its waiting list sends a message to the Government that its health policies needs urgent attention, says the New Zealand Medical Association. More >>
Radiologist situation highlights shortages
Friday, 1 September 2006, 3:45 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
The use of overseas radiologists to read x-rays over the internet is risky and shows the extent of New Zealand's medical workforce shortages, says the New Zealand Medical Association. More >>
Funding welcome, but concern remains
Monday, 28 August 2006, 9:56 am | New Zealand Medical Association
The New Zealand Medical Association is concerned about the way new funding for improving access to primary care is being introduced. More >>
NZMA expresses concern at DHBNZ
Monday, 28 August 2006, 12:22 am | New Zealand Medical Association
The New Zealand Medical Association today expressed support for the principles behind Dr Jackie Blue’s member’s bill, the Official Information (Openness of District Health Boards NZ) Amendment Bill. More >>
Hospitals will be safer if we learn from mistakes
Thursday, 3 August 2006, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
The health system needs to learn from mistakes in order to make our hospitals a safer place, according to a paper in this week’s New Zealand Medical Journal, published by the New Zealand Medical Association. More >>
NZMA warns of pathologist loss
Tuesday, 18 July 2006, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
New Zealand may lose pathologists and medical laboratory scientists to overseas countries, following the current round of medical laboratory contract changes, says the New Zealand Medical Association. More >>
NZMA pleased at patient subsidy uptake
Wednesday, 12 July 2006, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
The New Zealand Medical Association is pleased that patients aged 45-64 are now receiving government subsidies for primary health care. It was announced today that the subsidies became available through nearly 100 per cent of general practices from 1 July. More >>
NZMA joins call for fast food ad ban
Wednesday, 5 July 2006, 4:08 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
The New Zealand Medical Association supports the call for a ban on fast food advertising during children's television programmes. More >>
Study highlights avoidable hospital admissions
Friday, 23 June 2006, 12:10 am | New Zealand Medical Association
Research which shows that nearly one third of hospital admissions are avoidable has highlighted the importance of public and primary health initiatives. More >>
General Practice Fees Issue Resolved
Tuesday, 20 June 2006, 11:15 am | New Zealand Medical Association
The New Zealand Medical Association is pleased that the contract between District Health Boards and Primary Health Organisations for the roll-out of subsidies to 45-64 year olds has been settled. More >>
Get moving with METs
Friday, 2 June 2006, 12:11 am | New Zealand Medical Association
A paper published in today's New Zealand Medical Journal reports the intensities of physical activities undertaken by New Zealanders. The study, performed under the supervision of Dr Robert Scragg in the School of Population Health of the University ... More >>
NZMA supports obesity campaign
Thursday, 1 June 2006, 10:34 am | New Zealand Medical Association
The New Zealand Medical Association supports government moves to reduce and prevent obesity in New Zealanders. More >>
NZMA Disappointed By Decision
Tuesday, 30 May 2006, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) has expressed strong disappointment at today's decision by the District Health Boards to attempt to inflict a new contract on PHOs which would result in the Government controlling General Practice fees. The ... More >>
Pneumonia research highlights disparities
Friday, 19 May 2006, 9:58 am | New Zealand Medical Association
Research published in today's issue of the New Zealand Medical Journal shows there are major ethnic disparities in the incidence of pneumonia. More >>
Mixed reaction to Budget
Thursday, 18 May 2006, 3:35 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
The New Zealand Medical Association has welcomed the Government’s campaign to fight obesity, which received a $76 million funding boost in today’s Budget. “Reducing obesity will take pressure off the health system, as people will be healthier and ... More >>
General Practice stands by subsidy commitment
Monday, 15 May 2006, 10:12 am | New Zealand Medical Association
General Practitioners are committed to their patients receiving increased government subsidies, the New Zealand Medical Association says. More >>
