The fact some GPs dig into their own pockets to retain practice nurses rather than lose them to higher-paying hospitals does not mean there is no pay disparity in the sector, says general practice leader Tim Malloy
A Government review has found the funding of essential family doctor services is totally inadequate, something the General Practice Owners Association of New Zealand (GenPro) agrees with
In our 9 November edition, Fiona Cassie sought out progress on the yet-to-bereleased capitation review report. A subsequent response from Te Whatu Ora falls short of clarity, she writes
In a rare move, general practices are seeking signatures from patients to a petition calling for immediate Government action on the workforce and underfunding crisis hitting the sector.
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