Patients have adjusted well to the virtual consultations that have become standard in the COVID-19 era, but copayments pose a problem, general practices say
When the RNZCGP, on 21 March, called for general practice to shift to virtual care, separate the well from the unwell, protect vulnerable staff and push preventive measures, such as the flu vaccine, it was partly in response to information from the Italian health authorities
The NZMA understands that we are all facing uncertainty and challenges with the trajectory and impact of the pandemic unclear, and it supports the Ministry of Health and the Government in the efforts they have made so far to meet the challenge of COVID-19
COVID-19 has caused drastic changes across the health sector, as well as tremendous suffering globally but, for many clinicians, dealing with the virus has also been professionally satisfying
Cabinet has decided not to proceed with a second payment of $22 million to help support frontline general practice as it struggles in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic
Some general practices grappling with a slump in consultations are filling the gap by hitting the phones and contacting at-risk and high-needs patients
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