When leaders intervene in operational matters, it is almost universally vexing to the operational workforce – especially when those leaders should be focused on strategic matters
As I write, New Zealand is in the midst of phase 3 of the Omicron response plan, and case numbers are fluctuating daily. It is hard to imagine a plan has been in place
The influenza vaccine campaign kicks off on Friday and weary general practice teams will “do our best” to deliver it, says specialist GP and Immunisation Advisory Centre director Nikki Turner
Pharmac is attacking the challenge of inequity in influenza among New Zealanders, confirming it will fund flu jabs for about 39,000 more people based on their identifying as Māori or Pacific
The slowing of COVID-19 case numbers comes as a relief for a Porirua high-needs general practice after it dealt with a peak of 1500 positive patients in the past four weeks
A five-judge Supreme Court bench reserved its decision after a one-day hearing of an appeal against a medical centre’s vicarious liability for a GP’s prescribing error
Severe flooding on the East Cape has cut off water supplies and stranded staff on either side of a damaged bridge, says Ngāti Porou Hauora specialist GP Helen Gardyne
A new monitoring report has found that while more patients with mental health needs are being seen in primary care, access to specialist services has remained largely static
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