New Zealand Medical Association

News and Policy Issues

The NZMA advocates on behalf of doctors and patients on many of the most important issues in medicine today. We have a pro-active media strategy, and have developed policy positions and submissions on many medical, political, medico-legal and public health issues.

NZMA Advisory for Doctors
Insurers' Requests for Patient Notes

NZMA President's Oration 2009
By Dr Ron Goodey

Analysis of the New Zealand General Practitioner Workforce
Update 2009

For Auckland doctors
Information compiled by NZMA for Auckland doctors

NZMA ACE Information Evenings
For more information, contact Sokmanea Foo sokmanea@nzma.org.nz
or call 0800 656 161.

NZMA Briefing Paper to incoming Minister of Health Hon Tony Ryall
December 2008

Primary Maternity Services Notice 2007 and Caesarean Sections
Letter from Ministry of Health (November 2008)

Cremation Amendment Regulations and Amendments to the Burial and Cremation Act 1964
Ministry of Health

A Guide to Certifying Causes of Death
(NZ Health Information Service)
 Note: The Births, Deaths and Marriages Act has recently been amended, and a revised Guide will be issued this year.

Health Information Strategy Action Committee (HISAC)
Letter to medical practitioners

Statement by Dr Mark Peterson
"Capped Fees"
 

Beyond the Med School Gates - Life in the Real World
 Presentations
 

NZMA Leadership Fund
Available here
 

Coronial Services of New Zealand
Contact details for regional Coroners
 

Ministry of Transport advisory to medical practitioners  

 

From 31 March 2007, patients intending to travel overseas may be affected by changes limiting the quantity of liquids, aerosols and gels they can carry in their hand luggage.  They will only be able to take liquids, aerosols and gels on-board in containers of no more than 100ml in volume. They will be able to carry other supplies in their checked bags.

 

An exemption for essential medicines, baby products and dietary supplements in liquid, aerosol or gel form greater than 100ml is in place.  These items are exempt in quantities that are reasonable for the duration of the flight(s).

 

Further information about these changes, including a set of frequently asked questions can be found in the information Sheet. Ministry of Transport - Fly Smart Flyer (pdf)