In his First Time column in the latest issue of New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa (5 June), specialist GP Jo Scott-Jones focuses on the most common form of advocacy GPs do on behalf of patients
In the average practice, approximately 2–4 per cent of patients are potential holders of High Use Health Cards but because of the complexity of applying for the cards, often the actual number is much lower
We shared First Time columnist Jo Scott-Jones’ article “The first time I examined my beliefs and provided an assisted death” (New Zealand Doctor Rata Aoteaora, 12 April) as a FREE READ. It received numerous comments in our social media channels. The following comments are from our Facebook page
GP Jo Scott-Jones finds that a point-of-care ultrasound device in the practice rooms and educational courses may be more affordable than you think – and greatly benefit both patient and GP
There are good reasons to provide patients with information about their condition. Most of it can be found online as long as the sources meet recognised standards of consumer health information
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
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