GP2GP is past its use-by date and a risk to practices and patients alike, according to General Practice NZ chair Bryan Betty, who is calling for Te Whatu Ora and the Ministry of Health to take responsibility for the failing system
The Supreme Court’s vicarious liability ruling may affect GPs’ willingness to make difficult decisions in challenging scenarios, says Anna Skinner. She outlines four high-level principles to clarify responsibility and reduce ambiguity
After a 21-month hiatus, the general practice sector’s contract talks forum with funder Te Whatu Ora met and approved a new protocol last month, allowing practices to appoint their own agents
One of the West Coast’s few independent general practices ended a tough 2023 by moving into a new building, employing a new permanent GP and taking on a new name, Kawatiri Health
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