It was 1985 and a young Jo Scott-Jones sat with his fellow medical students outside a surgical clinic, watching a doctor examine patients’ breasts for signs of cancer
A GP, who had a personal relationship with a married patient now faces investigation by a professional conduct committee – which could be referred to the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal
The lockdown required by Alert Level 4 of the COVID-19 pandemic meant an enjoyable time of peace and quiet for many – but, for others, life was just the opposite
A new survey by health researchers in Wellington is aimed at understanding how patients have accessed and experienced primary healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic
When the RNZCGP, on 21 March, called for general practice to shift to virtual care, separate the well from the unwell, protect vulnerable staff and push preventive measures, such as the flu vaccine, it was partly in response to information from the Italian health authorities
The centre where I work, Te Whare Ora o Eketāhuna – Eketāhuna Health Centre, hit the headlines recently, with the “patient journey” at the centre of debate
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