Persistent pain affects physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing, and is one of the most prevalent long-term conditions in New Zealand. In this article, clinical pharmacistVanessa Brown discusses persistent pain, including its causes, symptoms and treatments. She also explores the concept of central sensitisation and its role in persistent pain
This article looks at the importance of using language that promotes respect, abilities and uniqueness when communicating with patients in primary care
Specialist GP Jo Scott-Jones says now is not the time to succumb to clinical inertia, when applying The Whānau Ora Outcomes Framework offers so much potential to address inequity
Specialist GP Cathy Stephenson starts a new column aimed at helping you understand the benefits and support available from the Ministry of Social Development
Implementation of the Integrated Primary Mental Health and Addiction programme across metro Auckland is well under way. This article, written by David Codyre, Ainsleigh Cribb-Su’a and David Todd, outlines progress in rollout, challenges faced and what is being learnt
He Ako Hiringa produces free clinical resources. The aHAH! moments below show you a preview of some of their microlearning. Click on the links to see the corresponding full article and visit akohiringa.co.nz for more content.
Specialist GP Jo Scott-Jones looks at the range of responses GPs can give when a patient says they use complementary or alternative medicines – from disdain, through scepticism, to understanding
Professor Ngaire Kerse summarises recent research carried out at the University of Auckland into the use of cardiovascular disease preventive medications in people aged 65 and over
To kick off another year of thought-provoking articles, GP Jo Scott-Jones discusses the need for change in 2022. What will you do for vulnerable populations and to enable your practice to flourish under the health reforms?
Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management