As part of the College of Surgeons approaching centenary in 2027, the history of the NZOA has been summarised in an article by John Matheson and Khalid Mohammed, to be included in a book published by the College. This work adds to previous historical works published by past Fellows.
A few years ago, the New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS) experienced a shortage of femoral head donations and requested that clinicians adopt a conservative approach to their use.
Following sustained efforts to rebuild inventory, stock levels have now stabilised. Click here for the updated NZBS communication.
The Misuse of Drugs (Classification and Presumption of Supply) Order 2022 will change the classification of some prescription medicines under the Misuse of Drugs Acts 1975.
Medsafe letter 19 June 2023 providing guidance on the changes
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The proceedings of the NZOA AOA Combined ASM 2022 are now available:
Part 1: https://boneandjoint.org.uk/journal/PROCS/toc/105-B/SUPP_2
Part 2: https://boneandjoint.org.uk/journal/PROCS/toc/105-B/SUPP_3
The AOANJRR has released its Annual Report for 2022 documenting the outcomes of 1,853,452 primary and revision procedures (796,686 hips, 980,419 knees and 76,347 shoulders)...
The Health and Disability Commissioner has issued a report on a case concerning a delay in diagnosis of a non-union of femur following surgery. Read the report here.
Published in Osteoporosis International, ‘The APCO Framework’ comprises 16 minimum clinical standards that will serve as a benchmark for the provision of optimal osteoporosis care in the region.
The APCO Framework offers clinicians structured, well-articulated, and readily accessible clinical practice guidelines that define:
Select this link to read an article by Peter Robertson, Past President of the NZOA, originally published in the Pharmacy Guild Contact magazine.
Employers continue to get themselves into avoidable difficulties by not following good systems when it comes to employee records and handling disciplinary matters.
Alan Knowsley from Rainey Collins Lawyers has identified three recent cases that serve as good examples of regular employer mistakes.
The Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner has released an its report on Health and Disability Research with Adult Participants who are Unable to Provide Informed Consent. Select this link for the full report or read the Executive Summary.