title: Sports medicine in New Zealand.
abstract: Sports medicine in New Zealand is characterized by a team approach. Experienced professionals work together to the benefit of athletes, be they elite performers or those in sport for purely recreational purposes. A no-fault accident compensation scheme is used to provide speedy access to treatment services for those injured in sport and also for advice on accident prevention. Recent initiatives include a task force on drugs in sport and the creation of regional sports foundations. Sports medical education is a prominent part of the New Zealand scene.
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Milne
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007346:Insurance, Accident; D008297:Male; D009520:New Zealand; D011364:Professional Practice; D012955:Societies, Medical; D013178:Sports Medicine