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 Medica…
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 fragment…
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 culturall…
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 website. The revis…
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 also holds the role of Directo…
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, and is do…
Notice Of Elections 2014
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-Tr…
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 Baird presented fellowships to two…
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 idea was for…
Back-To-Back Template Contract
The template for the 'Back-to-Back' contract between PHOs and Contracted Providers (essentially GP practices) has been released by the Ministry of Health. NZMA are pleased to report that we have had a…
NZMA Trainee Intern Prize - Renew Your Membership And Be In To Win!
Trainee Interns — did you know that your New Zealand Medical Association student membership runs out when you graduate? The NZMA is your professional association, representing you at all stages of you…
NZMA GP CME Conferences
The NZMA currently holds annual GP CME conferences in Rotorua and Christchurch. The GP CME has a reputation for short, sharp and to the point clinical content relevant to daily practice. Each session…
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 a bus I saw an ad f…
Completing Medical Certificates
When completing medical certificates (including sickness, death or mental health certificates) members are reminded that the Medical Council has issued a statement providing guidance regarding certifi…
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 Medical Ce…
Perinatal And Maternal Mortality Review Committee (PMMRC)
The PMMRC released their 2012 report on perinatal and maternal mortality in New Zealand.