Primary care to get a rev-up – Key
Prime minister signals push for better-performing primary care services

New Medical Council chair appointed
Dunedin Medical School dean John Adams is replacing John Campbell as Medical Council chair

Two analgesics to be withdrawn
Paradex and Capadex to be withdrawn from market due to risks

Minister signals to public: IFHCs coming
Health minister Tony Ryall has sent a clear signal to the public that integrated family health centres are coming their way

Plan to can PHOs in South Canterbury
A radical proposal to have no primary healthcare organisation has emerged from South Canterbury

Keep on dancing, physiotherapists advise

NZMA welcomes election of new Medical Council Chair

"Time for cup of tea on proposed Otago-Southland DHB merger”

Dr John Adams elected Medical Council chairperson

Paradex and Capadex to be withdrawn from New Zealand market

Prime minister's statement to Parliament

Quality and safety push in maternity services

Consultation begins on new primary health proposal

Loss of cancer specialists highlights senior doctor workforce crisis

Otago DHB decision on merger

PHO funding cuts likely to impact fees
Cuts to PHO funding may see an increase in GP fees this year if suggestions from the primary care sector are agreed at top-level negotiations.

College remains optimistic about its finances
The RNZCGP is starting 2010 with financial problems, but college president Harry Pert is optimistic these problems will soon be sorted out.

Strategic gains for Maori heathcare
The shake-up of PHOs and primary care providers in 2009 saw Maori providers on the front foot.

And more news…
The following are some of the news stories appearing in the 27 January issue of New Zealand Doctor

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