Letter from Mr Andrew Connolly, Chair of the Medical Council of New Zealand
The attached letter from Mr Andrew Connolly, Chair of the Medical Council of New Zealand has been sent to the New
Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association and the Chief Executive Officers and Chief Medical Officers of all District Health
Boards.
The Council wants to encourage the parties to find a cooperative mechanism to prioritise safe staffing and avoid further
strike action. The Council is concerned that continued industrial action may ultimately threaten aspects of public
health and safety.
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