Christchurch: Supporting your children
Source: New Zealand Plunket Society Following the tragic events in Christchurch, your children and other family members may have lots of questions or be fearful. It is ok not to have all the answers....
View ArticleHospital specialist among the victims of Christchurch shooting
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists ASMS is saddened to report that one of our members, Dr Amjad Hamid, died in Friday’s mass shooting in Christchurch. Stuff website reports that Amjad...
View ArticleCommission acknowledges skill and dedication of health professionals...
Source: Health Quality and Safety Commission Commission acknowledges skill and dedication of health professionals responding to terror attack 18 Mar 2019 He taonga te aroha ki ngā tangata katoa. Love...
View ArticleDecision to list medical devices in the surgical suction, chest and wound...
Source: Pharmac Our response to what you told us We appreciate the time people took to respond to this consultation. A summary of the main themes raised in feedback and our responses to the feedback...
View ArticleMeasles
Source: Northland District Health Board – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Measles Quick Links Latest Updates Frequently Asked Questions Link to Ministry of Health site Latest Update Update #3 – 15...
View ArticleHISO 10008.3:2019 Notifiable Disease Messaging Implementation Guide
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health This implementation guide forms part of HISO 10008: Pathology and Radiology Implementation Guide and Messaging standard. The guide provides assistance in the...
View ArticleThe Investigation and Surveillance of Poisoning and Hazardous-substance...
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health These guidelines provide practical advice for investigating and addressing complaints and notifications about poisoning arising from chemical contamination of the...
View ArticleProposal to list products in the surgical suction, chest and wound drainage;...
Source: Pharmac What we’re proposing PHARMAC is seeking feedback on a proposal to list a range of surgical suction, chest and wound drainage products and obstetric and gynaecology products in Part III...
View ArticleNew study finds significant benefits tied to Serious Illness Conversation Guide
Source: Health Quality and Safety Commission New study finds significant benefits tied to Serious Illness Conversation Guide 25 Mar 2019 | Advance Care Planning A new US study has found significant...
View ArticleProposal to list continence products supplied by Downs Distributors Limited
Source: Pharmac What we’re proposing PHARMAC is seeking feedback on a proposal to list a range of continence products in Part III of Section H of the Pharmaceutical Schedule from 1 September 2019,...
View ArticleMinistry of Health survey improves understanding of epilepsy
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health The Ministry of Health recognises the challenges that people living with epilepsy face and is working to understand the condition better. To help raise awareness...
View ArticleEpilepsy Consumer Experience Survey 2018
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health Epilepsy is a condition defined by the occurrence of epileptic seizures. Epileptic seizures are events that arise due to abnormal electrical activity in the...
View ArticleACC claims in relation to terror attack
Source: Accident Compensation Commission (ACC) Released 26/03/19 We have received a number of media requests for information on claims relating to the Christchurch terror attack. We would not normally...
View ArticleRally for staff safety at Middlemore Hospital
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation New Zealand Nurses Organisation: 26 March 2019 What: Nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants (and their supporters) will rally in protest at the lack of care...
View ArticleChanges to national coordination of the Perinatal and Maternal Mortality...
Source: Health Quality and Safety Commission The Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee (PMMRC) is making changes to its publication plans for 2019 and how the committee will undertake its...
View ArticleAcute hospital admissions grow despite increased use of GP services
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Acute hospital admissions are increasing well above the population growth rate despite increased use of general practice (GP) services, says Lyndon...
View ArticleNew partnership between Commission, ACC and the Major Trauma National...
Source: Health Quality and Safety Commission This week ACC, as lead sponsor of the Major Trauma National Clinical Network, reached agreement with the Health Quality and Safety Commission (the...
View ArticleDecision to change brands of oral flecainide
Source: Pharmac Detail about this decision Long-acting capsules From 1 July 2019, Teva’s brand of flecainide acetate cap long-acting 100 mg and 200 mg (Flecainide Controlled Release Teva) will be...
View ArticleNurses to gather in Dunedin
Source: New Zealand Nurses Organisation New Zealand Nurses Organisation media release, 27 March 2019 Nurses from around the Southern Region will convene in Dunedin tomorrow for the annual New Zealand...
View ArticleProposal to list medical devices supplied by EBOS Group Limited and Ainscorp...
Source: Pharmac What we’re proposing PHARMAC is seeking feedback on a proposal to list a range of medical devices in the urinary, ostomy and continence category: To list a range of urology and...
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