Researchers have described the way COVID-19 discriminates by group characteristics – whether the person is young or old, male or female, sick or
healthy, affluent or indigent, for example
I recently made a house call to a 96-year-old patient who was too scared to leave his house for fear of catching COVID-19 but equally scared of catching influenza without his annual flu shot, which I gave him
The traditional view of general practice is one in which patients see “their” doctor, and establish a relationship over time through effective communication between doctor and patient
The number of people identifying as transgender and presenting to healthcare providers in New Zealand is increasing, in line with trends seen internationally
Safety in Practice is the only team in New Zealand focusing entirely on patient safety in the community; The Health Navigator website uses plain language and evidence-based information to improve the public's understanding of health matters
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