Health system improvement involves considerable risk, and change in one area can be expected to lead to deterioration in another. But the risk of failure should be weighed against the downsides of staying put, writes Tim Tenbensel
The number of PHO-like organisations is likely to shrink from 30 at present to around 15, according to General Practice NZ after its meeting late last month with senior health system officials
Health system improvement involves considerable risk, and change in one area can be expected to lead to deterioration in another. But the risk of failure should be weighed against the downsides of staying put, writes Tim Tenbensel
Marlborough PHO chief executive Beth Tester says more local input is vital if the localities at the heart of the Government’s health reforms are to deliver the services people 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