The recent report that 40–50 per cent of work done in general practice could be done via tele consultations raised more than a few hackles. The source of that comment was long-time primary care champion Martin Hefford. Now with Te Whatu Ora, Mr Hefford was speaking to a stakeholder hui. Here he provides more detail on the context around his comments
GPs are being encouraged to diary their winter workload for a week this June as the next step in a project to build an evidence-based picture of what is a safe and sustainable patient load
A proposal to scrap the ACC funding barrier hindering general practices from employing paramedics to deliver PRIME and injury treatment services is warmly welcomed by rural providers
Two working groups were hurriedly created this month in the lead-up to the 1 July annual capitation increase that is being awaited with “considerable pessimism” by primary care leaders
Tony Hanne refused to put rules ahead of his patients and it cost him his career. Reporter Alan Perrott talks to the specialist GP and ADHD expert about taking on the system
Providing healthcare to a colourful and diverse community, with secondary services over 90 minutes’ drive away, Akaroa Health finds a good dose of humour helps patients and staff alike, as Zahra Shahtamasebi reports
Family connections in fastgrowing Wānaka helped prompt the decision to open a start-up general practice in the centre of the holiday town, says Oamaru specialist GP Andrew Wilson
Selling the practice she’s had a stake in for 20 years was a tough decision, but the right one to secure its long-term future, says Auckland specialist GP Patti Piper
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