Ministry of Health general practice enrolment data show there are 27 practices around the country which started 2018 with between two and 500 enrolled patients
The country’s largest PHO, ProCare Health, will officially become a cooperative later this year after receiving support for change from its shareholders
The West Coast comes with its own set of challenges: low employment and high needs, boom and bust mining cycles, rural isolation and inclement weather - all these can make it hard to lure GPs to the region
Change is pretty much guaranteed to be a constant process in healthcare and Nelson-Marlborough DHB is doing its bit to keep doctors and other health workers up to speed with its Time for a Change course
It’s great that you’re wanting to look after your team and give everyone a break. There are a few elements you should consider and be aware of before doing this
A Nelson practice is “blurring boundaries” and improving its continuity of care with a cooperative ownership model and a co-located site with Nelson Hospital’s emergency department
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