Changes to primary care funding arrangements will arise from the Health and Disability System Review, and these will underpin expanded mental healthcare in the primary sector
Extra funding for addiction treatment is a positive step but addiction researcher Doug Sellman is disappointed the Government lacked bravery to also tackle alcohol reform
Mental health nurses, cognitive behavioural therapists, social workers, occupational therapists, peer support workers to become business as usual in general practice
The debacle that is the funding of ambulance services and paramedics was on the cards 15 years ago when the Ministry of Health announced no more funding for after-hours care, writes Jim Vause
Health minister David Clark today announced construction on a $30-million, 41-bed inpatient unit at Auckland City Hospital will finish by mid next year
Health Minister Dr David Clark and Associate Health Minster Julie Anne Genter say the expansion of the free youth mental health support pilot Piki means more young people can get the help they 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