A hot topic leading up to our general election and sure to be on the agenda for many a meeting to come, is the need for the funding of primary care to change
In my previous column, I discussed the fundamental differences between DHBs with a contractual and a relational approach to community–hospital relationships.
As we all know, advances in technology are moving forward at a rate of knots and it’s important our sector proactively sets the course of the ship rather than frantically paddles after it
Greetings everyone, I am Celeste Gillmer, the incoming chair of the NZ College of Primary Health Care Nurses. It is an honour to be elected into this position and to represent primary healthcare nurses across New Zealand
Jan White ponders whether a GP by any other name would be better appreciated, and distinguished from a doctor not registered in the general practice scope
Does your DHB transact with other organisations, or does it form relationships? Ian Powell of ASMS believes the relational approach helps Canterbury DHB succeed, and avoid the sorts of disputes now surrounding after-hours provision in Auckland
Jane King, associate commissioner, legal, at the Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner takes a look at problems arising through staff absences and failure to follow up test results
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