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Former Te Whatu Ora chair, health minister at odds over decision to sack 

A case has shown that healthcare providers are liable for the mistakes of their contractors or partners. Is it a nonsense that disadvantages general practices or a business reality? Martin Johnson reports

The Law Commission is asking whether the legislated rules on medical privilege need to be changed 

Te Whatu Ora has devised a 24-point plan in a bid to reduce wintertime pressure on the health system 

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by a GP in a long-running case over “vicarious liability” 

Te Whatu Ora has indicated it wants pharmacies to take on a broader range of healthcare 

Communities are using the locality planning process to call for better access to primary care, an online stakeholder hui has heard

Government to start spending Budget 2022 money for primary care equity and comprehensive teams 

Of all the things that could be done to smooth winter healthcare, Bryan Betty says it is essential to get immunisation right

Of all the things that could be done to smooth winter healthcare, Bryan Betty says it is essential to get immunisation right