GPs are being called upon to track down patients who have just recovered from chickenpox or shingles – their blood can be used to treat children with cancer or leukaemia
Despite widespread opposition among PHOs, the Ministry of Health is pressing ahead with changes to GP funding without going through the usual consultation period
Cuddly, lovable, non-judgemental and, mostly, unflappable. That’s what assistance dogs have to offer but first, Keira Stephenson finds, you have to get officialdom on board
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