In his letter published in the previous issue of the NZMJ (http://www.nzma.org.nz/journal/118-1215/1481), Dr Ben Gray writes to the Editor: “By accepting the Chair of the RMI as an editorial contributor you are aligning the NZMA’s position with the RMI.”

I am moved to respond that while the NZMA is the proud publisher of the NZMJ, the Journal has editorial independence, as any good journal must have.

The Journal and its Editor do not determine, nor necessarily reflect, the position and policies of the NZMA.