NLMA News

New FFS Family Physician codes supporting patient care and collaboration

The Family Practice Renewal Program has launched two new fee codes, including a Shared Care Code and Patient Care Telephone Code Read More

Buprenorphine/Naloxone Treatment of Addiction Advanced Training Program

Explain the basic features of opioid dependency as outlined by the DSM 5. Recognize the patient with an opioid use disorder (OUD) and decide if opioid replacement therapy (ORT) with Buprenorphine is appropriate and safe for that patient. Initiate tre... Read More

NLMA and WorkplaceNL Sign New Memorandum of Agreement

NLMA and WorkplaceNL are pleased to announce the signing of a new MOA guiding the working relationship between the province’s physicians and WorkplaceNL, and recognizing the importance of the physician’s role in the medical management of injured work... Read More

Call for Expressions of Interest: Physician Wellness Advisory Committee

NLMA President and chair of the Physician Wellness Advisory Committee Dr. Tracey Bridger is calling for expressions of interest from members to join the Physician Wellness Advisory Committee. The Committee would like to add one (1) resident, one (1) ... Read More

Call for Expressions of Interest: NLMA/ARNNL Working Group

The Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador (ARNNL) and the NLMA have agreed to establish a working group to explore and discuss the findings of a 2018 Nurse Practitioner (NP) Evaluation Report and provide feedback to the ARNNL... Read More