With a growing and ageing population, alongside the increasing complexities and comorbidities we’re seeing with our patients’ health, we do know that the current funding model and the 15-minute appointment structure is not fit for purpose
GP registrars are the future of general practice, and New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa wants to hear from them. We asked Sam Burridge 12 questions about general practice, medical school and what excites him about his career
General practices in Marlborough are benefiting from the addition of new kinds of staff, according to Kimi Hauora Wairau Marlborough PHO’s 2023 annual report
The health reforms monitoring committee appointed by the Labour Government has highlighted the financially fragile state of primary care and has called for urgent action from state agencies
After months of wrangling for access to Te Whatu Ora committee minutes, Martin Johnston prises out some nuggets revealing sector leaders’ thoughts on closed books, PHO transparency and other primary care issues
A capitation review update is being requested for when the general practice sector’s contract talks forum finally reconvenes in March for the first time in 21 months
Underfunding will see more rural practices follow Wellsford specialist GP Tim Malloy and pull out of overnight on-call and PRIME services, predicts rural health network leader Grant Davidson
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