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• Association of Salaried Medical Specialists : ASMS
  Professional association and union for salaried doctors and dentists. Site features newsletter; papers; surveys; submissions; job vacancies and information about employment in New Zealand for overseas applicants.
  
  
• Australasian Faculty of Occupational Medicine
  AFOM aims to establish and maintain the standard of training and practice of occupational medicine in Australasia. The web site includes information on the competencies of occupational physicians, a list of consultants, training information and publications in PDF format.
  
  
• Australasian Society of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxicologists
  In addition to information about ASCEPT, the web site includes the strategic plan and newsletters in PDF format.
  
  
• Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy : ASCIA
  The ASCIA website is mostly for members, but it does have patient information links and news about patient support groups.
  
  
• Australian & New Zealand Bone & Mineral Society
  Professional medical and scientific society of clinical and experimental scientists and physicians actively involved in the study of bone and mineral metabolism in Australia and New Zealand.
  
  
• Australian & New Zealand Society of Blood Transfusion : ANZSBT
  This site is divided into a public section with general information about the ANZSBT, recent meetings, publications and activities. Then there is a password-protected area for members of the society.
  
  
• Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
  The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists came into being in February, 1992. Its function is to cultivate and maintain the highest principles and standards in the training, practice and ethics of anaesthesia, intensive care, pain medicine and related sciences and branches of medicine. The College is directly responsible for the examination and qualification of anaesthetists, and the standards of anaesthesia practice in Australia and New Zealand. The site profiles the College's: programmes, activities, meetings, publications and allied web sites. There is Members only section.
  
  
• Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society : A.N.Z.I.C.S
  The ANZICS site features: special interest groups, journals, locums, meetings, discussion groups, continuing education and links to other intensive care sites.
  
  
• Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology : ANZSN
  The ANZSN website has information about: the society's activities, continuing education, trials, scientific meetings and links to other renal sites.
  
  
• Australian and New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science Inc.
  The Australian and New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science (ANZSRS) Inc. was formed in 1980 to serve the professional needs of scientists and technologists employed in clinical respiratory function laboratories. The site has general information on: membership, activities, conference, continuing education and links to other sites.
  
  
• Aviation Medical Society of Australia and New Zealand : New Zealand website
  The New Zealand website for the Aviation Medical Society of Australia and New Zealand (AMSANZ). The website includes on-line details of membership of the Society, contacts for the Committee, forthcoming society activities, news, and an on-line copy of the Society's magazine, AvMedia.
  
  
• Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand
  information of interest to both the Cardiac Specialists and the Health Professional. Includes the newsletter On the pulse.
  
  
• Clinical Leaders' Association of New Zealand
  Formed in 1998, this Association aims to provide peer support for clinicians in management and leadership roles, together with learning resources and sharing of information. Has published papers, available online to members, related links.
  
  
• College of Nurses Aotearoa (NZ) Inc.
  The College of Nurses Aotearoa is a professional organisation committed to promoting and advancing nursing as a profession, excellence in practice and improved health outcomes for people. Their web site provides membership information, their newsletter 'Te Puawai', and position papers.
  
  
• Community Support Services (Industry Training Organisation)
  CSSITO facilitates nationally recognised workbased training for the human services, older persons health and diversional therapy sectors operating in the community.
  
  
• Cornea & Contact Lens Society of New Zealand Incorporated
  CCLS site includes information for practioners and patients and a directory of New Zealand contact lens specialists.
  
  
• DCNZ news / the Dental Council of New Zealand = te Kaunihera Tiaki Niho o Aotearoa
  DCNZ News is the newsletter of the Dental Council of New Zealand, the self-regulatory body for the dental professions. Issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• Dental Council of New Zealand
  Provides information for dental professionals and consumers. Includes a directory of oral health practitioners.
  
  
• DTA : New Zealand Dental Therapists' Association, Inc
  Provides information for dental professionals including the association's activities. Access to newsletters archive.
  
  
• General practice link
  Newsletter designed to keep general practitioners, practice managers and practice nurses up-to-date on national issues affecting them. Issues available in full-text.
  
  
• Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal
  HPDT hears and determines disciplinary proceedings brought against health practitioners. Includes how to make a complaint, disciplinary proceedings, decisions & procedures.
  
  
• healthpages.co.nz
  A searchable, comprehensive directory of New Zealand health professionals, both individuals and organisations, available to the general public. It contains information on medical specialists, general practitioners, midwives, chiropractors and other major health disciplines. Includes the online versions of Health Employment Gazette, advertising vacancies nationwide.
  
  
• Heart life : newsletter of the National Heart Foundation of New Zealand
  Newsletter covers the work of the Heart Foundation in the community and provides information about upcoming events and programmes. All issues available in full-text.
  
  
• HEMNZ : Health Emergency Management New Zealand
  HEMNZ is a network of people, connected via e-mail, who have an interest in the area of emergency and disaster management within the healthcare sector. The web site includes a newsletter in PDF format, and other resources.
  
  
• HEMNZ bulletin / Health Emergency Management New Zealand
  Bulletin of Health Emergency Management New Zealand (HEMNZ). Provides information and news about emergency and disaster management in health care settings. Issues available in full-text.
  
  
• HINZ : Health Informatics New Zealand
  About the national, not-for-profit organisation whose focus is to facilitate improvements in business processes and patient care in the health sector through the application of appropriate information technologies, membership and conference details, reports.
  
  
• Human Genetics Society of Australasia
  The Human Genetics Society of Australasia provides a forum for discussion of research and practice in the area of genetics. It has links to special interest organisations and worldwide societies.
  
  
• Institute of Psychosynthesis N.Z.
  Introduction to the Institute and to psychosynthesis, a form of transpersonal pyschology. Includes details of the counselling services available to individuals and couples as well as infomation about courses, workshops and NZQA accredited diplomas for professional counsellors and therapists.
  
  
• Internal Medicine Society of Australia & New Zealand
  IMSANZ promotes the interests and education of physicians, site includes resources and reports.
  
  
• IPA Council of New Zealand
  The Independent Practitioners' Association Council of New Zealand site designed to keep members, GPs, practice nurses, practice managers and others up-to-date on key issues facing general practice in New Zealand. On-line publications available.
  
  
• Kidshealth
  A child and youth health information website intended to support parents and health professionals. Includes information on keeping children well, medical conditions and assists families through many health complexities such as disability, education and accessing welfare.
  
  
• Massage New Zealand
  Information about the Association, different massage types and training options. Also includes a directory of registered massage therapists.
  
  
• Medical Council of New Zealand
  The site provides information for overseas trained doctors on how to get registered in New Zealand. Currently registered doctors can request services from the Council via the site. Members of the public can find out about the standards for doctors in New Zealand and what to do if they have any concerns about treatment.
  
  
• Medical Industry Association of New Zealand
  Information about MIANZ which represents the interests of 120 manufacturers, importers and distributors of medical devices, diagnostic reagents and dental products. The site also includes details about the conferences organised by the Association.
  
  
• Medical Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal
  The tribunal hears and determines disciplinary proceedings brought against medical practitioners. Includes disciplinary proceedings, decisions & orders.
  
  
• Midwifery Council of New Zealand
  Information about the organisation and midwifery in New Zealand. Promotes advancing midwifery as a profession, excellence in practice and improved health outcomes for people.
  
  
• National Ethics Advisory Committee : NEAC = Kāhui Matatika o te Motu
  Information about their projects, meetings, news and includes online publications.
  
  
• Natural Fertility NZ : from prevention to conception
  Supports women from puberty to menopause. The organisation provides information and teaching about natural family planning and fertility awareness.
  
  
• NETS : National Association of Nurse Education in the Tertiary Sector
  Provides leadership and direction on significant national issues relating to nursing and health education. Includes information about nursing courses available and about nursing as a career.
  
  
• New Zealand Association for Adolescent Health and Development
  A national network organisation for people working with young people (those aged 12 to 25) in health, education, social work and other sectors to promote adolescent health and development.
  
  
• New Zealand Association of Occupational Therapists Inc.
  Details about this professional association. Directory of occupational therapists in New Zealand; advice on chosing a therapist; job vacancies etc.
  
  
• New Zealand Association of Orthodontists
  NZAO site includes information about orthodontic treatment and a register of orthodontists.
  
  
• New Zealand Cancer Control Trust
  Trust formed through funding from the Cancer Society of New Zealand and the Child Cancer Foundation for the development of a national cancer control strategy for New Zealand. Links to items published in relation to the strategy.
  
  
• New Zealand Chiropractic Board
  The Chiropractic Board's main purpose is the protection of the public of New Zealand through the registration of chiropractors who meet the registration requirements.
  
  
• New Zealand Chiropractor's Association Inc.
  Information about the NZCA, membership and chiropractic care as well as a a directory of chiropractors.
  
  
• New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists
  NZCCP information for the public, health professionals, students and members. Includes general information about clinical psychology and the organisation.
  
  
• New Zealand College of Midwives (Inc.) : midwifery
  Information about the organisation and midwifery for midwives and those wishing to know about them. Lists New Zealand midwives by region. Links to related sites.
  
  
• New Zealand Dental Association
  The NZDA is the professional association for New Zealand dentists. In addition to information about NZDA, the web site provides information for both dentists and consumers. For dentists, the site provides full-text documents and publications; notice of continuing professional development events; access to PubMed for literature searches and links to other sites. Consumer information includes the cost of dentistry, dental services and treatment.
  
  
• New Zealand DermNet
  Site of the New Zealand Dermatological Society. Dermnet aims to provide authoritative information about the skin for health professionals to assist in diagnosis and treatment and general information for patients with skin diseases. Site accessible for both medical (both dermatologists and GPs) and non-medical persons. Much use of colour graphics. Provides information but not consultation.Includes directory of New Zealand dermatologists and international links to journals, institutions and commercial bodies such as drug manufacturers. Includes contact information for the DermNet Development Group.
  
  
• New Zealand Dietetic Association (Inc.) = Ngā Tohunga Mātai Kai
  Information about the New Zealand Dietetic Association, including a database of dietitians.
  
  
• New Zealand Dietitians Board
  Statutory body empowered to regulate the profession to ensure the safety of the New Zealand consumers of dietetic services.
  
  
• New Zealand Guidelines Group : promoting effective health and disability services = Te Rōpū Rarangi Tohutohu
  The primary purpose in establishing the New Zealand Guidelines Group was to train health and disability professionals and consumers in the development and implementation of evidence-based best practice guidelines. The web site provides a library of clinical guidelines, most available online; tools for guideline development and evaluation; a description of guideline development in New Zealand; and the New Zealand Evidence-based Health Care Bulletin. It also includes information on consumers and evidence-based activities, Maori and evidence-based care, evidence-based practice in disability support services, and disease management working groups.
  
  
• New Zealand HealthCare Pharmacists' Association
  Information about the association its services, membership conferences and employment opportunities. Includes a directory of New Zealand hospital pharmacies.
  
  
• New Zealand Home Health Association
  Information about the NZHHA, a national body representing home health care service providers. Includes a database of providers, and an online newsletter.
  
  
• New Zealand Industrial & Organisational Psychology Division site
  To provide resources for New Zealand psychologists including conferences, chat groups, resources, guidelines/standards, news, job/renumeration information and professional contacts.
  
  
• New Zealand Institute of Environmental Health Inc.
  Body which represents professionals involved in public health and environmental protection. Includes news, information about how to train to become an Environmental Health Officer or Health Protection Officer, and some general information on food safety programmes and environmental health.
  
  
• New Zealand Institute of Medical Laboratory Science
  The New Zealand Institute of Medical Laboratory Science is the professional organisation that represents medical laboratory scientists. The web site provides information about the Institute, membership, education, the continuing professional development programme and events. Links to related sites are available.
  
  
• New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology
  NZIMRT is the professional organisation representing Medical Radiation Technologists and Radiation Therapists in New Zealand.
  
  
• New Zealand Institute of Safety Management : NZISM
  Information about the institute and its local branches, occupational health and safety resources, news and events, and a directory of registered health and safety professionals.
  
  
• New Zealand Medical Association
  Website of the NZMA, which provides advocacy and support services to members. Features member benefits, news and policy issues, patient guides, the New Zealand Medical Journal and online resources.
  
  
• New Zealand Medical Laboratory Science Board
  The professional body for registered medical laboratory technologists, the board promotes standards for professional education and professional conduct, exercises disciplinary powers and considers applications for registration. Code of ethics and other publications available.
  
  
• New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board
  The primary responsibility of the board is to protect the public. It manages the registration of medical radiation technologists.
  
  
• New Zealand Nurses Organisation
  The New Zealand Nurses Organisation is committed to representation of its members, the promotion of nursing and midwifery, and participation in health and social policy development in the interests of the health and partnership of the tangata whenua together with all the peoples of New Zealand. Their web site provides membership information and contents lists for their journal 'Kai Tiaki Nursing New Zealand'.
  
  
• New Zealand Occupational Health Nurses Association (inc)
  The New Zealand Occupational Health Nurses Association is the professional body for occupational health nurses in New Zealand. The associations purpose is to promote and assist professional development and to encourage occupational health nurses to meet competency-based goals as required by the Nursing Council of New Zealand. This site has contact details and information about upcoming events.
  
  
• New Zealand Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board
  Registration board for New Zealand optometrists and dispensing opticians. Includes publications and information about competence standards and complaints procedure.
  
  
• New Zealand Orthopaedic Association
  Provides information on meetings, events and conferences, current research projects and contact details of members as well as an explanation of the top 10 orthopaedic procedures carried out worldwide.
  
  
• New Zealand Pain Society Inc.
  The society aims to improve the management of patients with acute and chronic pain.
  
  
• New Zealand Psychological Society
  The site provides information about the Society, membership, and the services and publications that it offers, as well as acting as a gateway to psychology in New Zealand.
  
  
• New Zealand Psychologists Board
  Contains information for New Zealanders, overseas trained psychologists, and Australian registered psychologists.
  
  
• New Zealand Resuscitation Council Inc = Whakahauora Aotearoa
  Policies available to download other material can be purchased online; details of courses and conferences.
  
  
• New Zealand Rheumatology Association
  The New Zealand Rheumatology Association's site is intended to help facilitate communication between members of the NZRA, and improve public understanding of arthritis. It has a closed members section but apart from this there is extensive information available. It includes: directories, a glossary, patient and drug information, and rheumatology links.
  
  
• New Zealand Society of Endocrinology
  About NZSE, includes current and past conference programmes and abstracts.
  
  
• New Zealand Society of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
  The New Zealand Society of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery's website has society news, resources, information and links. There is a member only section.
  
  
• New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists Inc.
  Information on physiotheraphy and a directory of society members. Also includes Taeora Tinana, a working group with NZSP for Māori physiotherapists.
  
  
• New Zealand Society of Podiatrists : keeping New Zealand on its feet
  The New Zealand Society of Podiatrists aims to protect, maintain and promote the general advancement of the science and practice of podiatry.The site includes a list of podiatrists, publications available and a log-in for members.
  
  
• New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists Association (NZSTA) web site!
  Information about the Association and its activities, including conferences, special interest groups and publications.
  
  
• Nga Maia o Aotearoa me te Wai Pounamu
  National collective of Maori Midwives, Kaumatua, Wahine Toa, Kaiako & Tauira, formed to reclaim traditional birthing practices.
  
  
• NRSNZNO : Nursing Research Section NZ Nurses Organisation
  Information on the Nursing Research Section of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation is provided along with access to the Index of New Zealand Nursing Research and to the New Zealand Nursing Researchers Database (an expertise database).
  
  
• Nursing Council of New Zealand
  The Nursing Council of New Zealand governs the practice of nurses and midwives and sets and monitors standards in the interests of the public and the professions. Includes information about overseas registration, annual practising certificates, education, professional conduct, and publications. Links to related organisations.
  
  
• NZ Society of Naturopaths Inc.
  Information for practitioners and the general public. Includes directories of practitioners, colleges and suppliers.
  
  
• NZAO website
  New Zealand Association of Optometrists represents over 94% of practising optometrists in the country. In addition to details about the Association and its services, the web site provides information about eye health and optometrists. Some publications are available in PDF format.
  
  
• NZHPA newsletter
  The Newsletter of the New Zealand HealthCare Pharmacists' Association (NZHPA), a professional organisation open to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians involved in the provision of health care. Issues are available in full-text.
  
  
• Occupational Therapy Board of NZ = Kaihaumanu Tūroro o Aotearoa
  Body which regulates the profession to ensure the safety of the New Zealand consumers of occupational therapy services.
  
  
• Osteopathic Council of New Zealand
  Information about osteopathy and the NZOC. Includes a register of practictioners.
  
  
• Paediatric Society of New Zealand
  The Paediatric Society of New Zealand's aims are to stimulate interest in and to promote the scientific study of child health and paediatrics in New Zealand. Their web site covers membership information and material on child health generally.
  
  
• Pasifica Medical Association
  Forum for Pacific doctors, medical students and other health professionals. Includes annual accounts and information about conferences and projects
  
  
• Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand
  The Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand promotes the interests of its members and the health of New Zealanders. Here are details of conferences, education, regulations and other pharmacy-related bodies.
  
  
• Pharmacy Council of New Zealand
  Outlines the functions of the Council which include the registration of all pharmacists in New Zealand, approving educational qualifications and setting the standards for clinical competence, ethical conduct and cultural competence. Includes information targeted at the general public as well as pharmacists.
  
  
• Pharmacy Defence Association
  Protects the interests of pharmacists. Includes case studies and articles of interest to those prescribing medicine.
  
  
• Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand
  The Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand represents community pharmacists in matters such as contracts, staff training, marketing pharmacy services, community relations. It provides resources and technological support as well as links to other pharmacy organisations and medical databases. Includes a pharmacy locator.
  
  
• Physiological Society of New Zealand (PSNZ)
  Society for those people engaged in teaching and researching physiology. Includes conference details.
  
  
• Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand
  The Board registers physiotherapists to work in New Zealand and monitors the practice of registered physiotherapists. Includes full details of the process of registration.
  
  
• Podiatrists Board of New Zealand
  Regulatory body for the occupation of podiatry in New Zealand. Registration information; code of conduct; newsletter and annual report.
  
  
• Pulse : newsletter / Division of Health Sciences
  A newsletter published by the Division of Health Sciences to disseminate news around the Division. Issues available in full-text.
  
  
• RCPA : the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia
  The College fulfils a range of roles for its Fellows and Trainees, which can be broadly defined in the following areas: training and examinations; continuing professional development; professional practice standards; government relations. The web site includes news and media releases, resources, the Manual of Use and Interpretation of Pathology Tests, 3rd ed. (full text) and the journal Pathology online (members only).
  
  
• Royal Australasian College of Physicians
  The Royal Australasian College of Physicians is located in Sydney and represents its members in Australia and New Zealand. There are educational resources, publications, news updates, and policy documents.
  
  
• Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
  The professional organisation for surgeons in Australia and New Zealand. This website details membership, continuing education, resources and research grants.
  
  
• Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Radiologists
  This website aims to promote, encourage, and provide for the advancement of the study of the sciences known as Diagnostic Radiology, Diagnostic Medical Imaging, and Radiation Oncology.
  
  
• Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
  Discusses the aims of the organisation in training and professional development. Includes training programmes and college calendar, along with directories, publications, and information on research, meetings and conferences.
  
  
• Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
  Information about the College and psychiatry in Australia and New Zealand as well as links to more information about mental health.
  
  
• Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners
  The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners is the national body for information, standards and education for general practitioners in New Zealand. There is access for members to an online health resource.
  
  
• Social Workers Registration Board = Kāhui Whakamana Tauwhiro
  FAQs about registration under the Social Workers Registration Act (2003), information and forms for social workers applying for registration and a draft code of conduct.
  
  
• Spinal Cord Society New Zealand
  Provides information on research facilities in New Zealand for improving the quality of life of spinal cord impaired persons.
  
  
• Sports Medicine New Zealand
  SMNZ is an organisation for health professionals, groups and individuals interested in community health, with special reference to the principles of sports medicine and exercise science. Site includes conference details.
  
  
• Te Ao Māramatanga
  Te Ao Māramatanga (New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses) is the professional body for practising Mental Health Nurses in New Zealand.
  
  
• Te Kaunihera o ngā Neehi Māori o Aotearoa = National Council of Māori Nurses
  NCMN supports professional and workforce development of Māori nurses. Membership open to registered nurses, student nurses and health workers who are Māori. Includes downloadable reference resources.
  
  
• Thoracic Society of Australia & New Zealand
  The website of The Thoracic Society of Australia & New Zealand (TSANZ); the professional society of thoracic physicians, scientists and other health care workers involved in lung disease. The site intends to provide information about the society and its activities and provides links to related societies and groups. Links to online issues of the Society's publications and newsletter, Dec. 1998- are also available. An online application for membership is provided.
  
  
• Waikato Postgraduate Medicine Inc.
  An incorporated society run by medical practitioners to advance continuing medical education, quality assurance and research in the Waikato area and elsewhere in New Zealand by the provision of a professional programme management service.