A nurse has been ruled in breach of a prisoner’s rights after she provided mental health services to him, resigned, but later connected with him in numerous phone calls that became intimate
A five-judge Supreme Court bench reserved its decision after a one-day hearing of an appeal against a medical centre’s vicarious liability for a GP’s prescribing error
Wellington barrister Gaeline Phipps discusses your responsibilities when providing care at a distance, because even when the challenges of COVID-19 are behind us, many patients will still prefer virtual consultations
Two of the first doctors to be suspended for Covid-19 misinformation in New Zealand are appealing the Medical Council's decision in the Wellington District Court
The End of Life Choice Act 2019 will come into force on 7 November – are you ready? GP Jo Scott-Jones runs through some important aspects of the act, and how you and your clinic can prepare
Doctors may experience difficulties in their relationship with some patients, which may lead to negative outcomes for both doctor and patient. Wellington barrister Gaeline Phipps discusses what’s needed to safely end a patient–doctor relationship
The Ministry of Justice is writing regulations to reinstate fees for doctors who write reports required by coroners, following a complaint from general practice owners
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