The nationwide shortage of GPs has reached a stage where patients in areas like Northland are waiting years to sign up with a local GP, driving up demand for telehealth services, specialist GP Rory Johnston says
A briefing to the health minister about the urgent-care sector shows reduced hours and changes to the model of care are possible outcomes of insufficient funding, as Martin Johnston reports
Doctors should be aware of the signs of methamphetamine poisoning after a potentially lethal dose of the drug was found in lollies donated to the Auckland City Mission
It’s a 1200-strong showing of delegates, speakers and exhibitors at this year’s South GPCME getting underway in Christchurch tomorrow. We’ve got some tips on where to find something to eat and drink when you have had your fill of sessions
The cost of building new hospitals and patching up old ones is expected to escalate to nearly $47 billion over the next decade, according to a Health New Zealand report
Terminally ill survivors of Lake Alice abuse will receive a government redress payment in a “first step” towards reparation for those who suffered at the hands of the State
After lobbying for two years, rural health leader Grant Davidson is “over the moon” to hear that paramedics will be funded by ACC to deliver PRIME and other services
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