People not enrolled in a general practice are more likely than enrolled patients to die early of a preventable condition, a Victoria University study has found
Many general practices are affected by a shortage of GP registrars this year, with one GP saying his practice team will come under more pressure without a GP-in-training on site
In hindsight, Ayesha Verrall had a good chance of becoming health minister, from the day in June 2020 when it was announced she was standing for Parliament on Labour’s list
FIONA CASSIE reports on just-released advice that led to general practices being left out from last year’s nurse pay parity funding package. Plus, the lack of a government plan to roll out this year’s new pay equity rates beyond Te Whatu Ora nurses
Former health minister Andrew Little had no plan for rolling out new pay equity rates beyond public hospital nurses, despite warnings the pay rises will strain primary and community care
Health providers describe their experiences during and after last month’s downpours and floods. The NewZealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa and Pharmacy Today teams report from around the regions and Auckland city, where a daily record was set with 258mm of rain falling in the initial deluge on Friday 27 January. States of emergency were declared for Auckland, Thames-Coromandel, Northland and Waitomo
What are the current market rates for a GP? Previously we have used the MAS GP locum and associate remuneration survey for guidance and hopefully you can give us an update – Need a GP, Christchurch
General practice’s “forced adoption” of digital health technologies over the COVID-19 pandemic was an unexpected opportunity for progress, University of Canterbury researchers say
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