The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS) is a

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that represents the professional and industrial interests of just over 5000 senior salaried doctors and dentists employed by public hospitals and other employers of health care professionals, including the Family Planning Association, ACC, hospices, community trusts, Iwi health authorities, union health centres and the New Zealand Blood Service. The ASMS is an affiliate of the

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. The objectives of the ASMS are to: * promote the right of equal access for all New Zealanders to high quality health services * articulate members’ professional concerns and interests to the Government * contribute to public debate and discussion about the provision of health services in New Zealand * advise and represents members on matters related to their employment agreements * negotiates collective employment agreements * support workplace empowerment and clinical leadership

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