Te Whatu Ora says it can’t provide a breakdown of how much money has been allocated for primary health in Budget 2024 as it is still finalising its own numbers
A pro-choice, pro-science, pro-vaccine, proud mother and oenophile – that’s wine lover – is how freshly retired specialist GP Pippa MacKay sums herself up in her ‘X’ bio. During their chat on Dr MacKay’s last day of practising medicine, Fiona Cassie finds out the former New Zealand Medical Association chair forgot to add ‘political junkie’
The capitation increase for 1 July is still unconfirmed, frustrated capitation uplift working group members were told yesterday by Te Whatu Ora. They also received the message to keep expectations low
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says additional supplies of COVID-19 rapid antigen tests (RATs) will enable New Zealanders to continue testing this winter
New Zealanders will now benefit from free access to radiology services referred directly by their general practitioner, resulting in faster diagnosis and improved health outcomes, says Health Minister Dr Shane Reti
Budget 2024: The Budget silence on growing the workforce beyond doctors and an “inadequate” commitment on nurse pay equity was noted by nurse and nurse practitioner leaders
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