Medical Council statement supports Choosing Wisely
Source: Health Quality and Safety Commission The Medical Council of New Zealand’s revised statement about the use of resources strongly supports the Choosing Wisely ethos. Choosing Wisely, coordinated...
View ArticleNew $22 million incentive to help businesses reduce workplace injury
Source: Accident Compensation Commission (ACC) Released 09/01/19 Next month Kiwi businesses will be able to make a bid for a share of a new $22 million fund that’s been created to improve workplace...
View ArticleNotification of decision involving treatments for multiple sclerosis,...
Source: Pharmac What will the effect be? For Patients Modafinil (Modavigil) There will be no change for patients as this product will continue to be fully funded subject to the same restrictions as it...
View ArticleDecision to list interventional radiology products supplied by Bard Australia...
Source: Pharmac What we are doing We are pleased to announce the approval of a listing agreement for a range of interventional radiology products with Bard Australia Pty Ltd (“Bard”). In summary this...
View ArticleIncrease in meningococcal disease leads to national alert
Source: Auckland Regional Public Health Service Members of the public and health professionals are asked to be vigilant for suspected meningococcal disease, with a rise in the number of group W cases...
View ArticleAnswers were in my heart, says HCA graduate
Source: Waikato District Health Board Photo: Waikato Hospital HCA Fa’ati (Fiona) Nandan with her graduation certificate and her award for commitment to learning and development. An initial reluctance...
View ArticleThames Birthing Unit welcomes new caseload midwives
Source: Waikato District Health Board Photo: New caseload midwives for Thames Coromandel (from left) Madeline Stewart, Gaenor Hunter, Madison Fredheim, and Johanna Hodson. Thames Birthing Unit has...
View ArticleResident doctors deserve much better says NZNO
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 14 January 2019 The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) supports the New Zealand Resident Doctors Association...
View ArticleAppointment of Deputy Director-General Māori health
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health The Ministry of Health has announced the appointment of John Whaanga to the role of Deputy Director-General Māori health John is affiliated to Ngâti Râkaipaaka,...
View ArticleReview of the Psychoactive Substances Act 2013
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health The Psychoactive Substances Act commenced in July 2013 and was amended in May 2014. The Act makes products containing psychoactive substances, which are proven...
View ArticleDecision to list needles and syringes products supplied by B. Braun New...
Source: Pharmac What we are doing We are pleased to announce a listing agreement with B. Braun New Zealand Pty Limited (“B. Braun”) for the supply of needles and syringes products to DHBs. In summary...
View ArticleThink twice about that medical test or treatment this summer
Source: Health Quality and Safety Commission Summer in New Zealand is about days at the beach, the sound of cicadas and the smell of melting tar. But for some people it can also be synonymous with...
View ArticleWellington GPs to strike again
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists GPs at Wellington’s Ora Toa Health practices will strike again tomorrow (FRIDAY) for a full day because of the employer’s stubborn refusal to include...
View ArticleAppointment of Deputy Director-General Disability
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health The Ministry of Health has announced the appointment of Adri Isbister to the role of Deputy Director-General Disability. Adri was most recently the CEO of...
View ArticleMethodology Report 2017/18: New Zealand Health Survey
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health This methodology report details the procedures and protocols followed to ensure the New Zealand Health Survey produces the high-quality and robust data expected...
View ArticleCode of Practice for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material: Draft for...
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health This document sets out possible wording for a new code of practice to be issued under the Radiation Safety Act 2016 for the safe transport of radioactive material...
View ArticleHeat Health Plans
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Guidelines and key information There is conclusive evidence that extreme heat and heatwaves have negative impacts on health. Even modest increases above average...
View ArticleBryce Edwards’Political Roundup: Behind the junior doctors’ strike
Political Roundup: Behind the junior doctors’ strike by Dr Bryce Edwards Dr Bryce Edwards. Get ready for more industrial action in public hospitals this year. The junior doctors’ dispute with the...
View ArticleSolution to district health board financial deficits rests with the Government
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists “The solution to district health boards’ financial deficits rests with the Government.” This was response to the published report that almost all...
View ArticleDealing with the effects of sexual abuse and violence
Source: Accident Compensation Commission (ACC) Released 22/01/19 Trigger warning – this article contains references to sexual violence. Where to get help If you or someone you know has been a victim of...
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