Colin Hooker
It is with sadness that I have to advise that Colin Hooker passed away on 3 August 2017. His death notice from the New Zealand Herald is below.
News
NZMAT Newsletter
The New Zealand Medical Assistance Team (NZMAT) Newsletter highlights some of the current work and activity underway to establish an NZMAT capability.
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Enhanced Recovery After Surgery for Hip and Knee Patients
Press release from Southern DHB on 28 May 2017
Results of 18-month Southern DHB trial published in international journal this month.
Clinical Guidance for Diagnosis and Management of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis New Zealand (ONZ) has published its Guidance on the Diagnosis and Management of Osteoporosis in New Zealand.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
The AAOS has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer, Thomas E Arend, Jr. Tom will join AAOS on 1 April 2017.
Reducing Harm from Falls
The Health Quality & Safety Commission (HQSC) has issued a press release celebrating the successful reduction of in-hospital fal
World Osteoporosis Day 20 October 2016
This month, Osteoporosis New Zealand (ONZ) is supporting the International Osteoporosis Foundation’s (IOF) World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) Awareness Campaign.
Spinal Cord Injury Day
The International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS) will observe 5th September as Spinal Cord Injury Day, with a view to launch an international campaign to create awareness about spinal cord injury and its prevention.
PHARMAC Notifications
The Government tasked PHARMAC to begin managing hospital medical devices on behalf of DHBs in 2012.
ACC Read Codes Update
The ACC Consumer Outlook Group issued a Read Codes update in June 2016.