How the NZSA Advocates
The NZSA continuously seeks opportunities to build connections and develop engagement with government, stakeholder organisations, and public and private healthcare providers to continue conversations on issues most pertinent to our specialty.
This advocacy work focuses across a range of topics, including workforce, standards of medical practice, health equity, assistance to the anaesthetist, private practice, drugs/medicines listing and safety and prescribing rights.
Representatives of the NZSA meet with the Minister of Health and opposition health spokespeople and ACC, liaise with other medical and allied health organisations, both in NZ and globally, including the Ministry of Health, the Medical Council of New Zealand, ACC, the New Zealand Anaesthetic Technicians’ Society, Pharmac, and the New Zealand Private Surgical Hospitals Association. The Society has representation on the ANZCA Council, and its New Zealand National Committee, and attends council meetings of the Australian Society of Anaesthetists.
Alongside submissions in response to policy and legislation, influencing issues affecting anaesthesia, the wider health sector and patient care. Copies of all completed submissions can be read on the Submissions Page.
