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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  

Patrice Dougan explores life on remote Pitcairn Island through the eyes of former resident specialist GP Kevin Donovan

The Medical Council has apologised for its role in the torture and abuse of children at Lake Alice Hospital in the wake of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care

Following the selection of JD Vance as Donald Trump’s running mate for the US presidential election, we have a podcast recommendation that dissects his best-selling book

Small acts of kindness in a consultation or practice setting can make an enormous difference to the healthcare experience – from both a patient’s and a doctor’s perspective

Four new regional deputy chief executives have been announced by Te Whatu Ora 

Following the selection of JD Vance as Donald Trump’s running mate for the US presidential election, we have a podcast recommendation that dissects his best-selling book

Small acts of kindness in a consultation or practice setting can make an enormous difference to the healthcare experience – from both a patient’s and a doctor’s perspective

Workforce shortages, underfunding and excessive workloads are among the top reasons cited by general practice staff for closing their books, finds a new study

An elderly woman died after a telehealth nurse failed to recognise critical symptoms during an overnight call. Patrice Dougan reports on the HDC’s decision