ACC’s new Work Capacity Certification module
ACC has worked with the Goodfellow Unit to release a new module on Work Capacity Certification.
ACSEP Survey on Doctor’s Wellbeing and PA during COVID 19
We’ve received an invitation from the Australasian College of Sports and Exercise Medicine for our doctors to complete a survey on Doctor’s Wellbeing and PA during COVID19
MCNZ – Consultation – Statement on Unprofessional Behaviour
The MCNZ are reviewing their statement on unprofessional behaviour. They are looking for feedback on the consultation paper before 30th June 2020.
ACC document on labral tears of the hip
Follow the link to the recent ACC document on consideration factors for labral tears of the hip. It is worth reading to see what factors get considered when ACC decide on whether a labral tear of the hip is a result of an injury or wear and tear.
Choosing Wisely in Aotearoa New Zealand
CMC have released the latest copy of “Choosing Wisely in Aotearoa New Zealand: The achievements and the challenges”, which looks at the origins of the campaign in this country, what has been achieved, the challenges, and where we are today
Safety in Practice communications
Calling Urgent Care Teams located in the Auckland and Waitemata DHBs!
Registration for the 2020 Safety in Practice programme is now open
MCNZ Request for a vocational trainee – application or nomination
The Medical Council of New Zealand (Council) is currently seeking to appoint a vocational trainee to its Education Committee (Committee).
Journal of Urgent Care Medicine
Our official journal the Journal of Urgent Care Medicine has a new editor, Dr Joshua Russell, FAAEM, FACEP. You may know Joshua from UC-RAP, Hippo Education, and @ucpracticetips.
He’s looking for original research to help JUCM achieve PubMed citation status.
Health Quality & Safety Commission co-design training project
The HQSC is about to commence a project on developing co-design within the Primary Care Sector. The intention is to foster collaboration between local primary care teams to build capability in co-design, raise awareness of patient & consumer engagement, increase knowledge of service design methods, and apply these principles to a project of choice. The focus of this work will be achieving equity in health outcomes.
Position: Clinical Chief Advisor, Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is looking to employ a further Clinical Chief Advisor. If you have any questions please call Andi Simpson, CMO, Mobile: 021 418 705.