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24 Oct 2014
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.
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03 Oct 2014
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…
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19 Aug 2014
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…
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17 Jul 2014
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…
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05 Jun 2014
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…
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26 May 2014
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…
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04 Apr 2014
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,…
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04 Dec 2013
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…
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21 May 2013
Health care in the market place, and unrealistic expectations
In the windows of the Subway cafeteria on the Auckland waterfront are the words “Whatever you need...whatever you crave...energy hit? ...get your fix here 24 hours”. On the back of…
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31 Jul 2012
Changes to Immigration NZ medical and chest X-ray certificates
Immigration New Zealand has made changes to its medical and chest X-ray certificates, with three new certificates being released on 30 July 2012. The three new certificates are: • General…