Prostate cancer consultations are common in primary care and there is no one approach to testing and treatment that fits all patients. Urologist Simon van Rij discusses the key considerations and options for personalised care, appropriate investigation and treatment
Opportunities to maximise wellbeing in older age
Specialist GP Ngaire Kerse sums up two inspirational talks by a UK geriatrician and asks how New Zealand plans to improve the wellbeing and independence of older people
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