Struggling rural general practices are to be offered a tailored telehealth service this spring after a “sprint” team was given $4 million and just six weeks to come up with options
A browser-based smartphone app designed to deliver therapy for people recovering from surgery and those with lung conditions involving overproduction of mucus could replace the more ‘traditional’ hand-held incentive spirometer device
GPs in Taumarunui returned to the “old days” to survive a three-day communications outage in the town – printing out prescriptions, sending faxes, and handwriting medical notes
A new smartwatch that is able to measure a person’s blood pressure could prevent strokes and save lives, says Stroke Foundation chief executive Jo Lambert
Leading healthcare provider, ProCare, has today celebrated the milestone of 1,000 telehealth consultations delivered for high-needs groups through the Ministry of Health’s Digital Enablement Programme, UnifyHealth
General practice teams sick with the flu and COVID-19 are compounding staff shortages in rural areas and one Māori health provider in Hauraki will soon advertise for an online doctor to meet the need
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