The relaxation of a requirement for pharmacies to collect the original copy of faxed prescriptions has been extended to the end of June and is likely to continue for longer
All the stars are aligned to transform healthcare in New Zealand – the Government just needs to release the health and disability system reviewers’ report, says health IT boss
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists is concerned some senior geriatricians are being used as scapegoats over a decision to transfer a group of COVID-19 positive rest home residents to Waitakere Hospital
There are no new cases of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand today. This means New Zealand’s combined total of confirmed and probable cases remains at 1,499, of which 1,149 are confirmed cases of COVID-19
Acute admissions to Christchurch Hospital nearly halved over the lockdown but GP referrals stayed relatively steady, according to Canterbury DHB modelling of unmet demand due to COVID-19
Rural health practitioners are dismayed by the lack of any type of primary care funding in the annual Budget, announced last week, says Fiona Bolden, chair of the New Zealand Rural General Practice Network
Canterbury DHB has made changes to its visitor restrictions under Alert Level 2. The key changes are at Christchurch Hospital where visiting hours have changed
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