Media Releases 2004

• 19 November 2004

  Need is for adequate cervical screening funding

  The College of GPs has expressed concern, but little surprise at the major findings of the New Zealand Cervical Cancer Screening Audit. read more

• 15 November 2004

  Increased support for advanced GP training

  The College of GPs has welcomed the Government’s announcement of increased funding for the training of general practitioners. read more

• 11 October 2004

  National standard needed

  Kiwis should be able to count on necessary after hours medical help – no matter where they live, says the College of GPs. The College supports the Ministry of Health announcement late on Friday of a health sector working party to look into after-hours issues, and looks forward to meaningful involvement in the issue. read more

• 8 October 2004

  After Hours care should be major national priority

  National inconsistencies in after-hours health care are a major problem for patients and doctors, says the College of GPs. read more

• 10 September 2004

  Confidentiality breach puts teenagers at risk

  New Zealand’s doctors have warned Members of Parliament that a Supplementary Order Paper introduced by National’s health spokesman Judith Collins has the potential to put young teenagers at risk. read more

• 10 September 2004

  Care of Children Bill - SOP

  This is a joint letter from the New Zealand Medical Association and the Royal New Zealand College of General Pratitioners. read more

• 27 August 2004

  Cornerstone Foundation for Accreditation

  When you achieve accreditation in your practice as part of the new College programme, you will become a Cornerstone practice. read more

• 16 July 2004

  Access to cheaper PHO funding becomes ‘more equal’

  The College of GPs has congratulated the Government on moving quickly to reduce the inequalities of access to the primary health care system. read more

• 6 May 2004

  Dangerous trends emerging

  The workforce report released today by the New Zealand Medical Association shows clearly how fragile the foundation on which the Government’s Primary Health Care Strategy rests, says the College of GPs. read more

• 28 April 2004

  New contract result of collaboration

  The new ACC Rural General Practice Contract was released this month, the result of collaborative work by the NZ Rural General Practice Network, The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners, and the General Practitioner Council of the NZMA. read more

• 8 April 2004

  Practice Accreditation structure reviewed

  Since the signing of the Practice Accreditation licensing agreement between Quality in Practice Pty Ltd (QIP) and The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) in February 2003, significant changes in the New Zealand primary health sector have impacted on accreditation requirements. read more

• 1 April 2004

  Men need educating about limitations of Prostate Specific Antigen testing

  New Zealand men need educating about the limitations of the PSA test for detecting prostate Cancer, the College of GPs believes. read more

• 16 March 2004

  College welcomes move away from ‘blame’ culture - NEED MORE CONTENT LINK MISSING

  The College of GPs has welcomed ACC initiatives away from the requirement to find fault in medical treatment. “The key direction is patient safety through better and safer delivery of medical services,” College deputy president Dr Jonathan Fox said. read more

• 10 March 2004

  Vice President steps back through ill health

  The vice-president of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners, Rangiora GP Dr Lorna Martin has elected to step down through ill health. read more

• 24 February 2004

  RNZCGP membership survey 2003

  The primary health care strategy has initiated major changes in the funding and structure of general practice and primary care. read more