Weighing up the obesity epidemic
By Barbara DochertyWednesday 10 March 2010, 5:59pm
The recent Otago University's School of Physical Education
conference "The Big Fat Truth" must have been a bit like the
obesity version of the climate change debate.
Critical evaluation of
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Dear Aunt MASie
By Chris WillsWednesday 10 March 2010, 4:33pm
Chris Wills is a business advisor with the Medical Assurance
Society
How should I handle a poorly performing receptionist?
Our receptionist has been with us for five years and, while
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Handy incentive for maternity providers
By Bill DouglasMonday 08 March 2010, 1:50pm
Blogger Bill Douglas suggests hand held ultrasound scanner
could provide an incentive back to maternity care
Maternity is still in the limelight as the health services go
about trying to
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Black dwarf and the seven white lines
By Martin LondonMonday 08 March 2010, 12:33pm
Photoblogger West Coast GP Martin London has a question for
the scientifically minded
Here's a question for you chemists or physicists (or humorists, if
your amusement be stirred!)
Why is
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Checklists and consistency
By Bill DouglasMonday 01 March 2010, 10:41am
Blogger Bill Douglas ponders consistency in performance -
musical or otherwise
Some institutions over many years appear able to hold true to
their directions and primary functions while
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Abortion guidelines
By Barbara DochertyThursday 25 February 2010, 2:22pm
Nurse blogger Barbara Docherty takes a look at where practice
nurses stand with regard to guidelines from the Medical
Council
New Medical Council guidelines seemingly directed at those who
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Quality lifestyle available for some
By Bill DouglasMonday 22 February 2010, 11:29am
Blogger Bill Douglas considers a few quality of life
issues
"Live the lifestyle" The card shows "David", looking smart and
relaxed with his skis, kayak, snow board, bike, barbecue and
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Nurse-led IFHCs miss the bus
By Barbara DochertyThursday 18 February 2010, 10:09am
Nurse blogger Barbara Docherty asks why didn't nursing show what
it could offer when EOIs were called for
A group of practice nurses was discussing last week how they would
love to be part of
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Rata
By Martin LondonMonday 15 February 2010, 1:51pm
Photoblogger West Coast GP Martin London gets obssessed with
trees.
It's been a stunning year for Rata. Even the long term locals
agree that we haven't had such an outpouring of
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