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.

Notice of Election - Call for Nominations
Form to download and print

Guide for Doctors on Patients and Prescription Medicines
Questions and Answers

NZMA President's Oration 2009
By Dr Ron Goodey

 

Analysis of the New Zealand General Practitioner Workforce
Update 2009

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
 

Coronial Services of New Zealand
Contact details for regional Coroners