One of the great enjoyments of my professional life has been the many dinners I have had with doctors, often as a precursor to a medicolegal presentation
The differential diagnosis of pain in the toes was a subject covered last year (New Zealand Doctor, 7 November 2018), and in this issue we look more proximally, at forefoot pain
People with dementia are often less able to identify, define and report the pain they feel, so it takes extra attention to make sure this aspect of care is not missed
A commercial pilot’s routine medical exam illustrates some of the factors affecting “axis deviation”. Auckland cardiologist Chris Ellis describes how the axis of an ECG is influenced and how it should be read
The availability of a meningococcal B vaccine is good news for New Zealand, as MenB is the most prevalent group and the burden of invasive meningococcal disease is high. The overseas experience is summarised here, as well as the recommendations for its use in New Zealand
After 10 happy years at the practice, the practice nurse moved to a warmer climate and the female GP recruited a replacement who did not “gel” in the same way
Antiretroviral therapy use by an HIV-negative person is not new; post-exposure prophylaxis is common. Now, there is funding for pre-exposure prophylaxis in high-risk individuals. This article is a review of PrEP, as it applies locally, and of the role GPs can play
There is the capacity for growth through our response to adversity; this article takes a look at the positive and negative courses of action health professionals take in response to stress, and the practices that might help to alleviate its further effects
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