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
Near or far? Ensure virtual consult maintains standard of patient care
Near or far? Ensure virtual consult maintains standard of patient care
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Wellington barrister Gaeline Phipps discusses your responsibilities when providing care at a distance, because even when the challenges of COVID-19 are behind us, many patients will still prefer virtual consultations
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