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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2025 · 4 MIN

Sarah Dalton: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Executive Director on Simeon Brown's calls for them to stop advocating

from Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · host Newstalk ZB

There are fears public health doctors are losing their ability to speak freely.  They're being told they need permission before speaking out on regional issues which could impact public health.  Health Minister Simeon Brown says he's fed up with them giving advice on things like fast-food.  Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Executive Director Sarah Dalton told Francesca Rudkin Brown is overstepping.  She says there are widespread concerns of attempts to silence doctors – to stop them speaking up on public health and patient safety issues.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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