If the Government wants to boost childhood vaccination rates, it should adequately fund general practices to do so, argue GP leaders in the wake of a move to allow pharmacies to immunise infants
The RNZCGP is seeking a new chief executive after the current boss of nearly five years, Lynne Hayman, told staff in December that 31 January would be her last day in the job
After being in limbo for over 18 months, the general practice sector’s only official forum for contract talks with funder Te Whatu Ora may kick-start again in late February
A GP’s registration has been cancelled by the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal after she had a sexual relationship with a patient, altered records and inappropriately prescribed controlled drugs
Nearly 120 practices have now alerted their PHOs over fears for their financial viability if the practice nurse pay equity claim is not fully funded by the Government
We love hearing from registrars working in general practice at New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa; they are our future. We started the column Registrar Thinking in 2022 to present new voices to readers. Zach Thompson collates some of the best and worst experiences of those we talked to in 2023
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