Deafening clamour from alarm bells going off in the public health sector – ASMS
“How many times do alarm bells have to go off in the public health sector before the Government and hospital…
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Syphilis findings highlight need for well-resourced sexual health service – ASMS
“A report on a syphilis outbreak in the Auckland region highlights the need for a properly resourced sexual health service…
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Medical students and senior doctors call for greater investment in medical workforce – ASMS
The organisations representing both medical students and senior hospital doctors are calling for a greater focus on building a sustainable…
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Bad look for Waikato DHB over expense disclosure delays – ASMS
“It’s a bad look for Waikato District Health Board to be dragging the chain on disclosing the expenses of its…
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Unjustified hurtful attack on southern radiologists – ASMS
“The criticism of radiologists at Southern District Health Board was an unjustified attack,” says Ian Powell, Executive Director of the…
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Health targets are a poor barometer of the public health system – ASMS
“The national health targets are a poor barometer of how well the public health system is serving patients and their…
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Senior doctors urged to speak out for patients missing out on health care – ASMS
Christchurch surgeon Associate Professor Phil Bagshaw, who chairs the Canterbury Charity Hospital Trust, is calling on doctors to actively speak…
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Mid-Staffordshire hospital scandal happening in slow motion in NZ – ASMS
The Mid-Staffordshire hospital scandal is happening in slow motion in New Zealand, says Dr Hein Stander, the President of the…
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Need for urgent action to relieve pressures on ophthalmology service – ASMS
“The unnecessary loss of eyesight by people waiting too long for appointments is a terrible reminder of what happens when…
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‘Loss of a compassionate warrior’ – ASMS
The loss of a compassionate warrior “Helen Kelly was a compassionate warrior who fought for the rights of ordinary working…