Cystic fibrosis gene mutations are used here to illustrate how carrier testing is applied (including to wider family), the role of general practice, assessing couples’ risks of having an affected child and the options available to families with an affected relative
Rowing is a high-stress activity and often the participants are of school age. Having attended the 2018 World Rowing Coaches Conference in Berlin last November, sports physician Chris Milne provides readers with an overview of how to manage common rowing injuries
Modern primary healthcare is fast-paced, but being able to slow down for a moment to craft an appropriate, precise and informative e-referral letter is of benefit to the patient and the GP
Cystic fibrosis gene mutations are used here to illustrate how carrier testing is applied (including to wider family), the role of general practice, assessing couples’ risks of having an affected child and the options available to families with an affected relative
Understanding the three types of empathy and nurturing empathic concern enables the healthcare practitioner to provide compassionate care and reduce the risk of overidentification and burnout, or emotional fatigue
A physical gesture to reassure patients, such as a hand on the shoulder, or personal advice intended as being helpful that a colleague finds offensive, are both common pitfalls new colleagues from overseas risk encountering, says Wellington barrister Gaeline Phipps
Gayle Robins rounds up the clinical education content in the latest issue of New Zealand Doctor. Use the embedded links to go through to the relevant ELearning page
The essential nature of mental health is that while it is related to the number of social connections and how good those connections are, the relationship may be circular and dependent on other factors
The results provided by new technologies in two cases in one week leave this GP gobsmacked. Not only do they throw up crucial diagnoses but also bring in a “medical exile” back to see a doctor
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