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NZMA calls for urgent workforce action
Thursday, 8 March 2001, 5:22 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
A Medical Council survey released this week highlights the urgent need for action to prevent a crisis in the New Zealand medical workforce. More >>
NZMA Supports Primary Health Care Concepts
Thursday, 1 February 2001, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
The New Zealand Medical Association supports the key concepts of the Primary Health Care Strategy, released today (Thursday), which have the potential to improve the health of New Zealanders and their access to primary health services. However, we ... More >>
Action over party drug welcomed
Monday, 29 January 2001, 5:55 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
The New Zealand Medical Association welcomes the quick action taken by the Ministry of Health over the drug known as One4b, which has the potential to cause serious harm to people. More >>
Concerns expressed about maternity report
Monday, 15 January 2001, 2:21 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
Proposals outlined in a Health Funding Authority document about maternity services will do little or nothing to prevent GPs from giving up obstetrics, and may have serious consequences for specialist services, the New Zealand Medical Association ... More >>
Remember Safe Sex During The Holiday Season
Friday, 22 December 2000, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
The festive season is a time to enjoy yourself, but it's important to remember the safe sex message, the New Zealand Medical Association says. More >>
ACC should not sell health information -- NZMA
Monday, 18 December 2000, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
The media has reported that a private company has proposed to buy ACC records so it can sell them to employers wanting to carry out checks on potential employees. More >>
NHC Report Sets A Challenge
Monday, 18 December 2000, 10:15 am | New Zealand Medical Association
The National Health Committee report on Primary Health Care (released Sunday 17 December) sets a challenge for the Government to reduce health inequalities, the New Zealand Medical Association says. More >>
NZMA Welcomes Health Strategy
Tuesday, 12 December 2000, 10:10 am | New Zealand Medical Association
The New Zealand Medical Association welcomes the Government's strategic approach to health, as set out in the New Zealand Health Strategy which was released today. More >>
It's Official: Student Debt = Brain Drain
Monday, 11 December 2000, 11:16 am | New Zealand Medical Association
The Auckland University Medical Students' Association (AUMSA) will today present evidence to the Education and Science Select Committee which shows that student debt is forcing young doctors to leave New Zealand. More >>
Urgent Action Needed For General Practice
Friday, 24 November 2000, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
The New Zealand Medical Association and the Rural GP Network are calling on the Government to take urgent action to ensure that the people of the Kaitaia region have access to quality primary health care. More >>
Important Study Details Cancer Epidemic
Friday, 24 November 2000, 11:01 am | New Zealand Medical Association
A major study, published in today's edition of the New Zealand Medical Journal, details an epidemic of asbestos-related cancer in New Zealand. More >>
Doctors look to better relationship with Pharmac
Thursday, 9 November 2000, 5:35 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
The New Zealand Medical Association welcomes the independent review of Pharmac's Operating Polices and Procedures and looks forward to the agency developing more effective relationships with other organisations. More >>
Low rates of medical misadventure claims for GPs
Wednesday, 1 November 2000, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
ACC needs to be more realistic when talking about medical misadventure claims against GPs, says the New Zealand Medical Association. ACC's recent criticisms regarding "underreporting" are misguided. More >>
Polio eradication puts spotlight on immunisation
Monday, 30 October 2000, 9:25 am | New Zealand Medical Association
The New Zealand Medical Association has welcomed the news that the World Health Organisation has declared the Western Pacific, including New Zealand, to be polio free. More >>
Briefing Papers Wrong -- NZMA
Thursday, 21 September 2000, 11:23 am | New Zealand Medical Association
Ministry of Health briefing papers which suggest that GPs make claims to ACC for treating abuse, but don't report the abuse, are wrong, the New Zealand Medical Association says. More >>
Junior Doctors Settlement Welcomed
Friday, 1 September 2000, 4:43 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
The New Zealand Medical Association welcomes the news that the junior doctors have settled their employment dispute with many of the country's public hospitals. More >>
No GP Protocols Exist -- NZMA
Friday, 1 September 2000, 4:40 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
Media reports suggesting that general practitioners are ignoring protocols about reporting child abuse are "nonsense", says Dr Pippa MacKay, Chairman of the New Zealand Medical Association. More >>
Scientific Approach Needed For Alternative Therapy
Tuesday, 8 August 2000, 2:29 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
The Government's review of alternative therapies must take a scientific approach if it is to usefully find out which are safe and effective, the New Zealand Medical Association says. More >>
New Zealanders Need To Improve Diet
Thursday, 27 July 2000, 1:38 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
New Zealander's diets have improved over the last 30 years, particularly our consumption of foods which cause coronary heart disease, but more needs to be done, according to a paper in today's issue of the New Zealand Medical Journal. More >>
Paper warns of 'herbal ecstasy' side-effects
Thursday, 27 July 2000, 11:58 am | New Zealand Medical Association
The stimulant "herbal ecstasy" has been associated with adverse effects, including vomiting, dizziness, palpitations, and sleeplessness, according to a paper in today's issue of the New Zealand Medical Journal. More >>
