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Dr. Susan King pledged to build on the
experiences and successes of the past year in anticipation of the
challenges ahead as she accepted the NLMA's chain of office as the new president. |
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Following
are resolutions arising from this year's annual general meeting and
approved by the Board of Directors.
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We want to hear more from you directly about the issues
that are most important to you. This information will be used to
shape our next negotiations agenda. |
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Dr.
John Haggie used his final address as president of the NLMA to encourage his colleagues to
continue to exercise their authority and expertise to improve health
care delivery in the province. |
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Unless
the provincial government acts quickly, on January 1, 2004, a piece
of federal legislation will come into effect in this province that
will fundamentally change the way physicians practice medicine. |
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This
July, the Alliance for the Control of
Tobacco will welcome Ms. Heather Crowe back to the province to
reinforce her message that all workplaces should be 100 per cent
smoke-free. |
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Based
on a pilot study carried out by the provincial Public Health
Laboratory on the application of human papillomavirus DNA testing in cervical cancer screening, a large-scale randomized
controlled trial is under way in the province. |
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A
collection of photos taken during various AGM events, including
senior member award presentations. |
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Well,
another successful AGM has come and gone. It's a perfect chance to
meet with our colleagues from around the province and from many
different specialties. What an opportunity to pick some brains! |
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There
are specific impaired mobility regulations designated under the
Highway Traffic Act which define whether a person with mobility
impairment meets the criteria for a physically disabled parking
permit. |
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Physicians
with incorporated practices and those contemplating incorporation
should be aware of the following information with respect to their
OMA insurance. |
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During
periods of downside volatility, even the most sophisticated investor
may question the validity of their commitment to a long-term
investment strategy. |
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The NLMA was
recently awarded two Pinnacle Awards for excellence in
communications by the provincial chapter of the International
Association of Business Communicators. |
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Following
their involvement with the Atlantic Provinces Medical Peer Review,
every physician who participates is asked to complete a
"Physicians' Evaluation of Peer Review" questionnaire. |
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The Smokers'
Helpline, free to anyone in the province, offers the following
services. |
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The Seniors
Resource Centre's
programs and services take a proactive approach to assisting seniors
live happy, healthy and independent lives. |
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Thousands of
AA members owe their lives to physicians. |
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A look back
at the 1973 NLMA AGM in Grand Falls. |
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Nexus
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Nexus
DEFINED
A connected group or series; a bond, a connection.
Nexus is
published quarterly for Newfoundland and Labrador's physicians. It is a forum for
the exchange of views, ideas and information for members.
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