The founders of Palmerston North’s newest general practice spent months finalising legal arrangements so they could complete the build and realise their dream of a health hub model of care
Following publication of the article – “South Taranaki needs to focus on retaining GPs not an urgent care clinic” in the 28 February issue of New Zealand Doctor, Jenny Nager of Hawera, a local health services advocate and former Taranaki DHB board member, forwarded this comment she presented to a Taranaki DHB meeting last November
The latest RNZCGP workforce survey contains few surprises for college president Tim Malloy, who says looming GP retirement remains the biggest worry for general practice
A Kiwi road trip has beckoned for recently retired Porirua GP Logan McLennan. Here, he reflects on his long career and offers some advice to up-and-coming GPs
The demise of the single-GP practice has been predicted for decades, as the twin forces of amalgamation and corporatisation gobble up small businesses. But a healthy handful are still plying their traditional trade – and newcomers are joining their ranks. Cliff Taylor asks whether solo GPs are the last of the lone rangers, or is there life in the old practice model yet
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