High cost rises and low government funding could see patient fee increases of up to 13.39 per cent allowed at some practices – the highest ever allowed under capitation funding
Expecting the public to bear the brunt of the Government’s ‘absolutely inadequate’ and ‘demoralising’ 4 per cent capitation offer through patient fee hikes is exasperating general practice leaders. Fiona Cassie summarises the feedback received by New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa as the ‘underwhelming’ offer goes out to consultation
As pressures mount, the need for unity in advocacy is more pressing than ever, argues Mark Liddle. Is it time for general practice to collectively ride out the bumpy bits?
As patients morph into customers, doctors should consider whether regulation is needed to prevent the patient-doctor relationship from becoming solely a commercial transaction
The proposed capitation increase for general practice is “incredibly demoralising” and assumes the sector will continue to carry the funding shortfall says Tāmaki Health chief executive Lloyd McCann
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