NZMPS - New Zealand Medical Professionals' Society

02/08/2024

We welcome the recent changes introduced by the Minister for Health, Shane Reti, in removing an 'equity adjustment tool', which forced doctors and allied health to consider ethnicity when prioritising health needs.

NZMPS supports the removing of equity adjustment tools and other woke, discriminatory practices in public health that harm New Zealand doctors and patients

11/07/2024

We urge each and every Medical Professional to take a look at the facts and make up their own minds about the best membership option for them

Medical Protection Society membership costs an upwards of $1200, whereas NZMPS membership is notably lower at $650. Discover how NZMPS advocates for doctors' indemnity, rights and workplace protections. Join NZMPS as the best option for your medical practice today.

04/07/2024

We're keen to hear your thoughts on this issue! Has your practice or surgery had difficulty hiring staff of late?

Desperate patients say they have been unable to enrol elsewhere.

24/04/2024

We reflect on the incredible bravery and sacrifices of our ANZAC heroes, we want to hear stories of your beloved relatives who served with honour.

Their courage and dedication have left an indelible mark on our nation's history, and their stories deserve to be heard and cherished. Let's honour their memory and celebrate their legacy. Lest we forget.

18/03/2024

Labour's Covid Inquiry is a whitewash, failing to look at anything of substance that impacted the lives and businesses of millions of Kiwis.

This week, a campaign launched that takes aim at the previous government's Covid response.

On behalf of our patients, families and communities, NZMPS is getting behind the campaign and we encourage you to do the same, so that we can get accountability for the disastrous decisions made and safeguard against this happening all over again.

Campaign link here: www.covidinquiry.co.nz⁩

12/03/2024

"On the 8th of March 2024, the New Zealand Government unveiled its latest health targets, aiming to enhance immunization rates and reduce waiting times in emergency departments (EDs) and for specialist assessments and cancer treatments. While these goals are undoubtedly important, the current approach overlooks significant issues that demand immediate attention."

Professional article written by a doctor in New Zealand discussing health targets and the future of healthcare in New Zealand.

11/03/2024

Deborah Cunliffe and Jack McGuire on NZ Unions, A politically Independent and cost-effective Union representing freedom of choice and the right of Doctors to work without prejudice.

DEBORAH CUNLIFFE AND JACK MCGUIRE: On ‘NZ Unions', A Politically Independent And Cost-effective Union Representing Freedom Of Choice And The Right To Work Without Prejudice

04/03/2024

TPANZ - Teachers' Professional Association of New Zealand is a new union in New Zealand catering to everyone in the education sector, who are looking for an alternative to the NZEI or PPTA.

Until now, the only options for those in the education sector were NZEI (for primary school staff) and PPTA (for post-primary staff), or no union representation.

Jack McGuire and Rachael Mortimer from TPANZ join Penny Marie on Pendulum to explain why they saw the need for an alternative union in NZ, that was not politically affiliated, and can therefore provide a neutral, supportive service for those who wish to join.

Teachers Professional Association of New Zealand (TPANZ) is a new union in New Zealand catering to everyone in the education sector, who are looking for an alternative to the NZEI or PPTA. Until now,

28/02/2024

The New Zealand Parliament has today passed legislation to abolish Te Aka Whai Ora, the Māori Health Authority, by July 2024.
The Pae Ora (Disestablishment of the Māori Health Authority) Amendment was passed under urgency on Tuesday evening/Wednesday morning with 68 votes for and 54 against.
The Bill has attracted much controversy including from Te Pāti Māori who tried to stop the urgent debate. Te Pāti Māori believe Parliament should have waited to hear the results of the Waitangi Tribunal set to analyze the policy.
NZMPS looks forward to hearing from Dr Shane Reti regarding his proposed plans to work with the MOH, Iwi Partnership Boards and Health NZ to improve health outcomes for Māori using ring-fenced funding from the Te Aka Whai Ora budget.
NZMPS supports devolved decision-making via local clinicians and delivering care 'based on need' closer to home.
If you would like to join NZMPS visit https://nzmps.unions.co.nz/

29/01/2024

Ongoing staff shortages, this time at Wairarapa Hospital, continue to attract the attention of the media (https://times-age.co.nz/.../wairarapa-hospital-faces.../)

'Whilst we understand existing vacancies, recruitment challenges, sick leave, domestic leave, annual leave, and school holidays, plus the unexpected family emergency can cause rostering issues, how long must doctors and nurses pick up additional shifts and duties in order to ensure appropriate and safe services? "How long will over-worked and over-whelmed clinicians be expected to take responsibility for what is essentially a Government problem?" asks Deborah Cunliffe, NZ Unions.

The New Zealand Medical Protection Society (NZMPS) stresses the importance of protecting our doctors before its too late. "Picking up extra shifts may help to pay outstanding bills, but exhaustion can and does lead to mistakes being made. Mistakes that may have serious consequences. How much longer will doctors be expected to solve what is essentially a Government issue? " Deborah Cunliffe, NZ Unions

Nationwide, Te Whatu Ora has 298 vacancies for RMO's and 2630 for nurses.

NZMPS supports the suggestion made by our nurse colleagues at NPANZ and would like to see a 'without prejudice back to work invitation', for the hundreds of public health workers, to include over 800 nurses, doctors, paramedics, carers and midwives, affected by the Covid-19 narrative.

The New Zealand Medical Protection Society (NZMPS) welcomes doctors, pharmacists, dentists and allied health looking for professional indemnity insurance, great customer service and medico-legal support. (https://nzmps.unions.co.nz/)

16/01/2024

Grow the workforce: paid training in healthcare, education, and social work professions

New Zealand is short of 1,700 doctors, 940 psychologists, 1000 teachers, 1,050 midwives, and 4,800 nurses. Our hospitals, GP practices, schools, mental health & social services are more stretched than ever. Dangerously low staffing levels & overworked professionals make for burnt-out workforces & inaccessible services.
This means long waitlists for surgeries or specialist appointments & long wait times in ED. Delayed access to mental health assessments, treatment, crisis support, & su***de prevention. Family harm & child protection services are stretched beyond capacity. Large class sizes in schools mean reduced capacity for individual learning needs to be met & homeschooling for parents when teachers are off sick. The ripple effect of workforce shortages is massive.
More staff are needed but it’s nearly impossible to complete course requirements with the current cost of living. Students are burning out & dropping out of study at rates of up to 45%. They can’t afford to work for free when rent, food, & power still cost money.
NZMPS supports the petition to the New Zealand Government by Masters Student Bex Howells, calling for students to be given a universal, non-repayable, annually increasing stipend while they train in registered professions with compulsory placement requirements. This is non-repayable & should increase annually to reflect the year-on-year increase in placement hours, skill development, & responsibilities.

Go to https://www.facebook.com/PaidPlacementsAotearoa for more information.

To sign the petition go to: https://our.actionstation.org.nz/.../grow-the-workforce...

31/12/2023

Happy New Year to all our NZMPS members. We wish you all the best for 2024.

24/12/2023

To All Our Wonderful Doctors, Nurses & Carers

May all the care and kindness you have given to others come back to you a hundredfold!

If you are not a member of our tribe, sign up at https://npanz.unions.co.nz/join (Nurses) or https://nzmps.unions.co.nz/join2 (Doctors)

Season's Greetings

NZ Unions

23/08/2023

📣NZMPS and world-renowned cardiologist Dr Aseem Maholtra will be touring New Zealand!
The tour commences on 19 September and will cover several cities nationwide, raising public awareness about vaccine injuries and providing a risk-benefit, evidence-based analysis of the covid vaccines with particular emphasis on cardiovascular complications and solutions.

Dr Malhotra will be joined by guest speakers at each event.

Get your tickets here 👉 https://nzmps.unions.co.nz/malhotra-nz-tour

Dr Malhotra in partnership with NZMPS will be holding a public events in New Zealand in September to cure the pandemic of misinformation. He says, “the Covid-19 vaccination rollout is perhaps the greatest miscarriage of medical science we will witness in our lifetime”.