At the time of writing, we are on the cusp of two significant events: a move to level 1 in our COVID-19 response plan, and the likely release of Heather Simpson’s Health and Disability System Review Panel report
Laboratories swamped by emailed test requests during the COVID-19 lockdown were relieved by an upsurge in GPs taking up e-ordering – but the uptake in some regions remains slow
The national hospital stocktake has exposed flaws in the Ministry of Health's vision of a future - in 2026 - where artificial intelligence machines keep tabs on people's health through "smart" home appliances, wearable devices, and implants in their bodies
RNZCGP medical director Bryan Betty is pleased both the Ministry of Social Development and ACC have largely retained relaxed patient certification rules
Nearly 20 general practices to date have picked up a new digital health service offering patients the choice to message, consult and pay their usual GP via their smartphone or one of the app’s locum doctors
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