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03 Nov 2010
Tobacco recommendations will improve health and reduce inequalities
Recommendations made by the Maori Affairs Select Committee’s inquiry into tobacco are strongly endorsed by the New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) which says that adopting the proposals would have a…
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15 Oct 2010
Raising alcohol price essential to address binge drinking
Research showing that some alcohol is now cheaper than bottled water, published in today’s New Zealand Medical Journal, is very concerning and backs the view that price rises are an…
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23 Aug 2010
Government's alcohol measures welcomed
The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) welcomes the Government’s new policies to address the many problems caused by excessive alcohol consumption, but would have liked the Government to implement additional…
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21 Jul 2010
NZMA notes the passing of Sir Randal Elliott
The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) notes with deep regret the passing of Sir Randal Elliott, KBE, MB ChB (NZ) 1947, RCS&P DO 1949, FRCS (Oph) Eng 1953, FRACS (Oph)…
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07 Jul 2010
NZMA supports changes to lab test charges
The NZMA has welcomed the announcement by the Minister of Health Hon Tony Ryall that DHBs will no longer be charging patients for laboratory services ordered by private specialists. NZMA…
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28 Jun 2010
NZMA supports smokefree prisons
The Government’s announcement to make all New Zealand prisons smokefree by July next year is strongly supported by the New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA). “This will have a positive effect…
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08 Jun 2010
Action on children's health inequalities supported
The report released last Thursday by the Primary Healthcare Advisory Committee (PHAC), which highlights inequalities in child health and concerning statistics such as our low immunisation rates, is a very…
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04 Jun 2010
NZMA welcomes Auckland labs transition review
The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) has welcomed yesterday’s announcement by the Minister of Health of a review of the transition of community laboratory services in Auckland. NZMA Chair Dr…
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26 May 2010
NZMA supports RACP position statement
The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) supports the position statement of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), which encourages GPs to think carefully before giving patients medical certificates for…
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27 Apr 2010
NZMA voices strong support for Law Commission's alcohol report
The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) today welcomed the release of the Law Commission's paperAlcohol in Our Lives: Curbing the Harm, which should help our country tackle the many problems…
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19 Apr 2010
Retention of NZ doctors threatened by higher course fees - NZMA
The New Zealand Medical Association is calling on the Government to reconsider its stated intention to raise course fees for medical students saying that such a move will adversely affect…
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26 Feb 2010
Government must take lead on health delivery
DHB quarterly performance results released today, which show variable results and highlight concerning inconsistencies in healthcare delivery across New Zealand, require stronger leadership from the Government, says the New Zealand…
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09 Feb 2010
NZMA welcomes election of new medical council chair
The election of Dr John Adams, the Dean of the Dunedin School of Medicine, as Chair of the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) has been welcomed by the New…
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04 Feb 2010
Leadership award well deserved - NZMA
Dr Divya Dhar, an NZMA member and past Vice-President of the NZMSA, has won the Young New Zealander of the Year Award which is a tremendous and well earned achievement…
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01 Feb 2010
NZMA welcomes National Health Board appointment
The appointment of Chai Chuah as the first National Director to the new National Health Board, within the Ministry of Health, has been welcomed by the New Zealand Medical Association.…
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28 Jan 2010
The Govt does not raise or lower GP fees – NZMA
The NZMA is concerned about recent political comment regarding the issue of enrolled general practice fees. “We have heard suggestions that the Government is planning general practice fee increases. The…
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08 Dec 2009
Dr Mark Jacobs Recipient of NZMA 2009 Chair’s Award
The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) today awarded Dr Mark Jacobs the Chair’s Award – the NZMA’s highest standing award – as the clinician at the forefront of the national…
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23 Nov 2009
Variable results of DHB performance unacceptable
The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) welcomes publication of DHB performance measures but criticised the unacceptably variable results that highlight concerning inconsistencies in health delivery across New Zealand. "All patients…
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09 Nov 2009
Death of Sir Don Beaven a 'huge loss'
The passing of renowned Christchurch medical professor and long-time NZMA member Sir Don Beaven, who died in a house fire on Wednesday, is a huge loss to the medical profession…
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13 Oct 2009
Auckland DHBs decision reduces risk - NZMA
The announcement by Auckland’s District Health Boards that they will contract Diagostic Medlab to provide part of the laboratory service to relieve pressure on Labtests has been welcomed by the…