Associate professor Moana Theodore (Ngāpuhi) is the new director of the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study, following in the footsteps of Richard Poulton CNZM, who died on 29 September
General Practice New Zealand (GPNZ) has outlined its primary care priorities for the future Government in its pre-election expectations summary, released today
“There’s been a lot made of some of the announcements, but there’s very little in this year’s Budget that’s actually new. We welcome the removal of the $5 prescription charge as that will help many of the small community pharmacies that are struggling”
A “pay cut” 5 per cent capitation increase looks likely from 1 July after general practice calls for Te Whatu Ora to boost sector funding were once again unsuccessful
General Practice New Zealand is disappointed that today’s budget offers none of the urgent support needed to address New Zealand’s desperate and growing situation where people are increasingly unable to access the care they need when they need it
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