When the RNZCGP, on 21 March, called for general practice to shift to virtual care, separate the well from the unwell, protect vulnerable staff and push preventive measures, such as the flu vaccine, it was partly in response to information from the Italian health authorities
The NZMA understands that we are all facing uncertainty and challenges with the trajectory and impact of the pandemic unclear, and it supports the Ministry of Health and the Government in the efforts they have made so far to meet the challenge of COVID-19
General Practice New Zealand (GPNZ) position statement following Cabinet’s announcement not to proceed at this time, with a second payment of 22M to support front-line General Practice and ease the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
General practices on the front line in the COVID-19 crisis are feeling let down, angry and taken for granted after Cabinet pulled the plug on the second $22 million instalment of lockdown relief funding
The Public Service Association supports the decision to independently review PPE distribution and supply, but the union says health workers are sick and tired of empty promises
Level 4 lockdown has achieved amazing behaviour change but now it’s time for solid data from the Government as to how to manage the next phase, writes Nelson GP Jim Vause
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