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Printed resources
Annotated bibliography for the history of medicine & health in New Zealand
This book provides a comprehensive index for material on a New Zealand history of medicine and health.
The Complete drug reference
Martindale : the complete drug reference
New ethicals catalogue
These are excellent reference resources for getting information on prescribed medicines, recommended uses and dosages.
Early publications
Auckland City Libraries has an extensive collection of early health publications. Here are four of the many intriguing works available:
Quain's Elements of Anatomy
One hundred million guinea pigs : dangers in everyday foods, drugs and cosmetics
Magic in a bottle
The disposal of the dead
New Zealand websites
Healthpages An extensive directory of professional individuals and organisations in many health disciplines throughout New Zealand.
Māori Health A government website with information on Māori health that includes policies, statistics, health providers, and links to other relevant websites.
Medsafe A Ministry of Health website providing consumers with factual information on prescription drugs.
Te Puna Web Directory-Health
Health pages on Piperpat
New Zealand Health Information Service lists a vast range of information on New Zealand health organisations and support groups.
Ministry of Health provides links to international government health related organisations, and consumer health information websites.
Medical Council of New Zealand New Zealand Medical Council's web site.. You can search their medical register and there are extensive links to NZ medical bodies such as district health boards and government agencies.
New Zealand Health Online A comprehensive guide to health information for New Zealanders.
Google list of New Zealand health-related websites
Pacific Health Research Centre A database of published research literature relating to the health and illness of Pacific Islands people.
Health Research Council (HRC) Website of the HRC, the major government-funded agency responsible for purchasing and co-ordinating health research and fostering the health research workforce in Aotearoa New Zealand. |
