We will remember them

On 25 April 2015, NZMA Chair Dr Mark Peterson and AMA President Dr Brian Owler were guests of the Turkish Medical Association at an event to commemorate the centenary of…

Specialist Council candidates

Doctors-in-Training Council

Board candidates

1080 contamination threat guidelines updated

The Ministry of Health has updated the guidance material for the health sector on the contamination threat to infant formula: For GPs and urgent care medical specialists For secondary care…

Nominations open for NZMA elections 2015

In accordance with constitutional rules and by-laws for the New Zealand Medical Association, nominations are invited for the following positions: NZMA Board: Chair, Deputy Chair and three member positions General…

Vision 2020: Partnership for Care

The NZMA and the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand have developed a vision statement to offer a strategic direction for the way in which the professions can work together. Underpinning…

NZMA's briefing to the new Minister of Health

The NZMA has produced a briefing for the new Minister of Health, Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman, outlining the NZMA's role and key priorities.

Dr Peter Rice presentations available

Dr Peter Rice, Chair of SHAAP (Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems) recently visited New Zealand and presented a mini-symposium on evidence-based alcohol policy, alcohol screening and brief interventions in…

Policies to improve health

Good health is a major resource for social, economic and personal development and is an important dimension of quality of life. Sound health policies and systems are therefore fundamental to…

Healthy doctors good for patients

Doctors who work while sick pose risks for patients, other health professionals and themselves. Attitudes need to change to ensure this potentially harmful practice is avoided, says New Zealand Medical…

Amoxicillin Actavis recall

A recall notice was issued today for Amoxicillin Actavis 125mg/5mL and 250mg/5mL powder for oral suspension. This was because of a notice from Actavis, the manufacturer, to Medsafe that glass…

Revised Code of Ethics now available

The NZMA Council has ratified the revised Code of Ethics—the culmination of nearly two years’ work by the Ethics Committee. The revised Code contains new recommendations on the provision of…

NZMA Council ratifies revised Code of Ethics

The NZMA Council has ratified the revised Code of Ethics—the culmination of nearly two years’ work by the Ethics Committee. The revised Code will be available shortly, via the NZMA…

New NZMA President elected

Dr Branko Sijnja has been appointed the NZMA’s new President, taking over from Dr Tony Baird.Dr Sijnja has been in General Practice in Balclutha for over 30 years, and…

Work Ability Assessment - Questions and Answers

[Information supplied by Work and Income] What is a Work Ability Assessment? The assessment looks at a person’s strengths and abilities and anything that may be stopping them from working,…

Notice of Elections 2014

Call for nominations In accordance with constitutional rules and by-laws for the New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA), nominations are invited for the following positions: NZMA Board: Two member positions Doctors-in-Training…

NZMA Fellowships awarded to Dr Ron Goodey, Dr Paul Ockelford

An NZMA Fellowship is awarded to members who have given service above and beyond normal duty – to the NZMA, to the profession and to patients. NZMA President Dr Tony…

Cybercrime warning for GP practices

Information provided by the Police National Cyber Crime Centre (NC3) International trends show that GP surgeries are currently being targeted by cyber criminals, and the NZ Police National Cyber Crime…

NZMA Trainee Forum

The NZMA’s annual Trainee Forum was first held four years ago following the establishment of a forum by the Australian Medical Association’s Council of Doctors in Training (AMA CDIT). The…