Reaching out, offering help, creating space and time, trying to listen, trying to understand, being flexible and giving: all parts of the GP’s repertoire which have the potential to be misinterpreted
The West Coast comes with its own set of challenges: low employment and high needs, boom and bust mining cycles, rural isolation and inclement weather - all these can make it hard to lure GPs to the region
RNZCGP members are waiting to see how new president Sam Murton approaches the task of rebuilding confidence in the college after a difficult few months
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