Sally Furniss
Well-known member
GPs have given their highest award to the Health Ministry team that led New Zealand's response to swine flu.
The Medical Association award was presented to public health director Dr Mark Jacobs on Tuesday.
The award honours a person or group that's made a substantial contribution to the health of New Zealanders.
Association chair Dr Peter Foley said Dr Jacobs and a team that included his deputy directors Fran McGrath and Darren Hunt, showed exceptional leadership in a pressured environment.
He said they struck the correct balance between keeping people informed, but without alarming them unnecessarily.
Dr Foley said it showed what the health sector could do when groups worked together.
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/stories/2009/12/09/1245d9622d5b
The Medical Association award was presented to public health director Dr Mark Jacobs on Tuesday.
The award honours a person or group that's made a substantial contribution to the health of New Zealanders.
Association chair Dr Peter Foley said Dr Jacobs and a team that included his deputy directors Fran McGrath and Darren Hunt, showed exceptional leadership in a pressured environment.
He said they struck the correct balance between keeping people informed, but without alarming them unnecessarily.
Dr Foley said it showed what the health sector could do when groups worked together.
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/stories/2009/12/09/1245d9622d5b