Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
ASMS - working for better health care in New Zealand
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS) is the professional associationand union uniting doctors and dentists in New Zealand. read more
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In Good Hands report
The ASMS welcomes Health Minister, Tony Ryall’s commitment requiring district health boards to transform their decision-making by introducing genuine clinical leadership, in the In Good Hands report recommending the introduction of comprehensive clinical leadership in DHBs. Mr Ryall has endorsed the report and expects DHBs to be guided by it in implementing clinical leadership. In Good Hands Minister of Health's media release
ASMS Paper to SMO Commission
The ASMS has prepared a substantial paper which was presented to the SMO Commission on 20 January 2009. The contents of the paper include rising costs and global competition, current and future health needs, demand for and supply of specialists in New Zealand, pressure points in the supply of specialists, Australian medical labour market, Canadian approach, and solutions for recruitment and retention. An electronic version of the Association's submission is available in pdf format. Please note that the Annexes are contained as separate documents. SMO Submission Annex 1 Annex 2
