For GPs around the country awaiting the nirvana of an integrated health IT system, the South Island’s HealthOne sounds like the answer. But exactly how does it work? Christchurch GP Rose Laing explains
The doctor who popularised bow ties in general practice bows out after 27 years immersed in New Zealand health politics, primary care advocacy and patient care. Ruth Brown talks to Jonathan Fox
With the health sector review still two years away, Whanganui GP Bill Douglas calls for a $4000 payment per GP, and $2000 per practice nurse, as a sign of good faith
The Government is reviewing the whole of the health system rather than looking separately at primary care, leaving one GP leader concerned some general practices will close before action is taken on funding problems
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