Rural health practitioners are a critically sparse workforce and their services underfunded, writes Fiona Bolden. But here is why it is also a wonderful way of life
When the day’s consultations are over, a GP’s work is not done, says Luke Bradford. Acknowledgement is needed of the extra work to remain on top of our game, embrace new modalities of care and lead multidisciplinary teams, Dr Bradford writes
General Practitioners Aotearoa Inc is ready to represent all doctors working in general practice, but it depends on their willingness to join up, writes Buzz Burrell
New Zealand general practices can look back on a period of intense events and disruption – perhaps not such a bad time to also be undergoing a health-system reform, writes Heidi Bubendorfer
Samantha Murton recounts a meeting with the health minister where main points of concern from the latest workforce survey were raised, together with strategies to move forward
In his first column as General Practice NZ chair, Bryan Betty seeks to build on existing relationships and wants PHOs to be a key partner in system change
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