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)
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)