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GPs need to be reminded that when they determine a probable cause of death and sign a patient’s death certificate, the decision cannot be appealed or referred to the Health and Disability Commissioner

Medical Protection Society (MPS) medicolegal consultants Samantha King and Tim Cookson sought to answer how GPs can protect themselves and their patients in a time of severe resource constraints in a session at last week’s Rotorua GPCME

It is essential the staff-hiring freeze announced by Te Whatu Ora on Thursday does not affect front-line health services, says General Practice NZ chair Bryan Betty

The Ministry of Health will axe 123 jobs as part of its latest round of cost-cutting

Health providers are being warned to look out for suspicious messages after Te Whatu Ora identified an email phishing scam targeting health organisations

A new survey by General Practice NZ and Te Whatu Ora reveals that up to 50 per cent of patient record transfers via the GP2GP system fail, with at least half of respondents citing inadequate support for the system as a significant issue

Te Whatu Ora says it can’t provide a breakdown of how much money has been allocated for primary health in Budget 2024 as it is still finalising its own numbers

The impact of COVID-19 on healthcare delivery continues to be a focus at the GPCME 2024 in Rotorua

New research from the University of Auckland shows that older Māori are less likely to lodge an ACC claim for their injuries and face potential barriers to the scheme

A 2022 report on access to cancer drugs was never meant to be used to provide a list of medicines that should be funded, Cancer Control Agency Te Aho o Te Kahu chief executive Rami Rahal says