The ups, downs and sideways antics of life in general practice

We are on our summer break and the editorial office is closed until 13 January. We hope you enjoy this article which is part of Summer Hiatus, an eclectic mix from our news and clinical archives throughout the year, The Conversation and other publications we share content with. Please note the comment function has been turned off while we are away. Happy reading

In every issue of New Zealand Doctor, the Few Words column features the memories, thoughts and whimsies of primary care professionals we come across in our reporting. Here we collect some of this year’s highlights from the funniest moments in general practice