PROFESSIONAL

Conferences

• see the RNZCGP conference site for details of a selection of upcoming general practice related national and international conferences
• for access to a comprehensive listing of medical conferences from around the world the Doctors Review site has a database searchable by country and topic

Professional Organisations

Medical Council of New Zealand
This site contains information for medical practitioners under the following headings:

• Registration: how to become a registered doctor, information for currently registered doctors, information for employers and supervisors, various forms, policies and fees and information on the NZREX examination.
• Competence
• Education and training
• Health: including information on notifying concerns about unwell colleagues and mechanisms for colegial support
• Complaints
• Publications: these include a variety of guidance documents for doctors, MCNZ statements on topical issues including the process for ending a doctor/patient relationship, various MCNZ reports and workforce statistics.
• Links: these include various professional and regulatory bodies, District Health Boards and medical recruitment agencies.

Ministry of Health
The NZ Ministry of Health website contains an extensive resource of links to various government health activities at all levels. Some useful sections include:

• Health topics listed alphabetically and covering all aspects including clincial, social and political
• Information on current submissions and forums
• Information on the NZ Health and Disability System with links to health strategies including the Primary Health Care Strategy, and resources for PHOs and DHBs.
• Statistical information resources which provides links to statistical information stored on the MOH website and the New Zealand Health Information Service NZHIS website
• Eligibility guidelines for access to public funded health and disability services in New Zealand

The Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
This site covers a wide range of topics relating to the college and general practice in New Zealand. Quick links are available to:

• news and publications including access to the NZ Family Physician journal
• education programmes provided by the College, including access to MOPS online and CME information
• details of College membership
• resources for the Cornerstone accreditation process