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“Waikato DHB Bosses Freeze Senior Doctor Positions Despite Serious Shortages”

Posted 18 August 2009 - 10:00am by newsdesk

Association of Salaried Medical Specialists

“Waikato District Health Board bosses have in effect frozen senior doctor and other clinical appointments despite the serious senior doctor shortage,” said Mr Ian Powell, Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, today. Mr Powell was referring to the decision of the Waikato DHB to extend the cap required by government on administration and management staff to all clinical staff.

A word from the CEO

Posted 17 August 2009 - 9:43am by newsdesk

Labtests

It’s been a big week for users of the Counties Manukau service as well as everyone here at Labtests. I’d like to thank all the practices and patients who have worked with us this week, and our staff who have all done an exceptional job.

A word from the CEO

Posted 13 August 2009 - 10:09am by newsdesk

Labtests

At the end of day two, I’m pleased with Labtests’ overall performance across the Counties Manukau service.

If you think you may have influenza A (H1N1) “Swine Flu” stay put – dial a doctor or Healthline…don’t just turn up at a medical centre or hospital

Posted 11 June 2009 - 10:05am by newsdesk

Ministry of Health

Director of Public Health, Dr Mark Jacobs says it’s important that people who think they may have influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu, stay put and phone for medical advice first.

Labtests call centre operational in countdown to transition

Posted 3 August 2009 - 10:26am by newsdesk

Labtests

Labtests’ call centre, which will be the first point of contact for all doctor and patient enquiries, went fully operational last week, more than a week in advance of the Counties Manukau service transition on 10 August.

Ministers’ allowance more than essential health workers earn in a year

Posted 10 September 2009 - 9:40am by newsdesk

The New Zealand Public Service Association (PSA) - Head Office

The Public Service Association is questioning the government’s priorities when it’s prepared to pay cabinet ministers an accommodation allowance that’s more than a year’s salary for staff who do essential administration work at public hospitals in the South Island.

New president for the Royal New Zealand College of GPs

Posted 10 September 2009 - 4:50pm by office

The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners

Rotorua GP, Dr Harry Pert, was officially welcomed as the new president of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RZNCGP) at the college Conference in Wellington this afternoon.

NZMA Chairman Elected for Second Term

Posted 11 May 2009 - 2:48pm by newsdesk

New Zealand Medical Association

Hawkes Bay specialist general practitioner Dr Peter Foley has been re-elected as Chairman of the New Zealand Medical Association for a second term.

Patient Notes – Clarity for Insurers and Doctors

Posted 29 June 2009 - 1:52pm by newsdesk

New Zealand Medical Association

Doctors will have greater clarity around releasing a patient’s full medical notes to insurance companies after the Privacy Commissioner concluded that the law allows insurers to collect only the information that they need to make insurance decisions.

Second day of service update

Posted 13 August 2009 - 10:10am by newsdesk

Labtests

Senior Labtests staff are pleased with the early progress of the transition at the end of Labtests’ second day of service in the Counties Manukau district.

Wellington Homeopath on World Stage

Posted 25 August 2009 - 4:48pm by newsdesk

New Zealand Council of Homeopaths

Wellington Homeopath, Gwyneth Evans has been elected chairperson of Europe-based International Council of Homeopaths (ICH), an organisation that represents 30 professional associations in 28 countries, including Australia, USA, Canada, Japan.