Prescribing Controlled Drugs in Addiction Treatment 2018: Guidance for nurse...
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Legislative changes to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 (MODA) which came into force on 31 January 2018 allow for suitably qualified health practitioners to prescribe...
View ArticleWebinar: Patient deterioration domain of the Atlas of Healthcare Variation
Source: Health Quality and Safety Commission Webinar: Patient deterioration domain of the Atlas of Healthcare Variation Event start: 21 Sep 2018 1:00pm Event end: 21 Sep 2018 2:00pm Location: Webinar...
View ArticleHealth Quality & Safety Commission e-digest – Issue 88 online now
Source: Health Quality and Safety Commission Ngā ihirangi | In this issue Whakapai i te kounga me te haumaru | Quality and safety improvement Patient story: Matthew Gunter Patient Safety Week resource...
View ArticleSerious questions raised over Counties-Manukau DHB finances
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Serious questions raised over Counties-Manukau DHB finances An official audit has raised serious questions about...
View ArticleInvestigation follows scathing report on health board spending
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Investigation follows scathing report on health board spending South Auckland’s health board has begun...
View ArticleOrders are open for Patient Safety Week 2018 resources!
Source: Health Quality and Safety Commission The Health Quality & Safety Commission, in partnership with ACC and the Ministry of Health, are again partnering to promote Patient Safety Week from 4...
View ArticleYoung athletes should take time to chill
Source: Accident Compensation Commission (ACC) Released 10/09/18 Sports tournaments are an opportunity to educate athletes about how to prepare and recover well for sport. The Anchor AIMS Games is the...
View ArticleClinical trials and research units
Source: Waikato District Health Board – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Clinical trials and research units The Waikato DHB has the goal of becoming an internationally recognised centre for research....
View ArticleClinical trials and research units
Source: Waikato District Health Board – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Clinical trials and research units The Waikato DHB has the goal of becoming an internationally recognised centre for research....
View ArticleBryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Sympathy for Clare Curran
Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Sympathy for Clare Curran Dr Bryce Edwards. It is very hard not to feel sympathy for Clare Curran. The minister was obviously not coping with her job, and scrutiny...
View ArticleTe Ao Auahatanga Hauora Māori: Māori Health Innovation Fund – Analysis of Te...
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Summary Established in 2009, the Te Ao Auahatanga Hauora Māori: Māori Health Innovation Fund supports Māori health providers for up to four years to scope design,...
View ArticleA public business, not a public service
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists – Press Release/Statement: Headline: A public business, not a public service OPINION: Yet again, the neoliberal wrecking ball is swinging through New...
View ArticleMeet new ED consultant Dr Jesse Irwin
Source: Tairawhiti District Health Our new ED Consultant Dr Jesse Irwin has made a quick impact on staff and patients in our Emergency Department since his arrival last month. Straight from Washington...
View ArticleRaglan Community Radio Interview – Pharmac Drug Change Causes Mental Health...
Interview by Raglan Community Radio This morning we talk to Lisa Williams from Pharmac about a change to a generic antidepressant that is causing serious physical and mental health problems for some of...
View ArticleNew communication skills online course for clinicians
Source: Health Quality and Safety Commission A new online course is available to help clinicians develop skills for communicating effectively with patients about the risks and benefits of treatment...
View ArticleMedia Advisory: NZNO Conference 2018
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation Media advisory, 17 September 2018, NZNO Conference 2018: Thursday 20 September Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington Health is a human right:...
View ArticleWorld-first ratings system for motorcycle clothing launched
Source: Accident Compensation Commission (ACC) Released 17/09/18 Today we’re launching a world-first rating system for motorcycle clothing known as MotoCAP. “The Motorcycle Clothing Assessment...
View ArticleSenior doctors welcome Government’s recognition of importance of public...
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists The senior doctors’ union has welcomed the Government’s recognition of the importance of universal public health services and the need for further...
View ArticleIt’s hard for doctors to unlearn things. That’s costly for all of us.
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists – Press Release/Statement: Headline: It’s hard for doctors to unlearn things. That’s costly for all of us. We know it can be hard to persuade...
View ArticleWorld-first rating system for motorcycle clothing launched
Source: Accident Compensation Commission (ACC) Released 17/09/18 Today we’re launching a world-first rating system for motorcycle clothing known as MotoCAP. “The Motorcycle Clothing Assessment...
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