Electives only half the story
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
A drop in elective procedures is a symptom of a public health system overwhelmed by acute patients surging into...
Dr Khalid Shah: ‘I’ve never had such a sense of belonging in NZ’
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists – Press Release/Statement:
Headline: Dr Khalid Shah: ‘I’ve never had such a sense of belonging in NZ’
In an effort...
Doctors’ patience wearing thin as hospitals at breaking point
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
The patience of senior doctors at Midcentral District Health Board is wearing thin as they sound serious warnings around...
Gender pay gap affects specialists – new study
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
The senior doctors’ union will ask District Health Boards to introduce gender pay audits after independently-conducted research found female...
Tobacco company’s offer ‘part lobbying playbook’
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists – Press Release/Statement:
Headline: Tobacco company’s offer ‘part lobbying playbook’
Tobacco giant Philip Morris approached a district health board offering...
DHBs must act on patient safety risks
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS) says the inadequate treatment of urology patients in Southern District Health Board...
ASMS message to DHB Chairs and appointees
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS) welcomes the District Health Board Chairs and board appointees announced by Health...
