More than 30 practices have formally notified their PHO of problems in fulfilling their contractual obligations since June, mainly because of workforce and funding issues, according to GenPro
National, ACT and New Zealand First all have health policies they have been hawking on the hustings. Once coalition talks start, some of those policies will make it through the horse-trading, some will fall prey to political expediency. Stephen Forbes examines the policies and promises on offer
As many commentators anticipated, the general election on 14 October did not produce a clear-cut result. With more than 560,000 special votes still being counted, National cannot yet be sure whether it will form a government with ACT alone or with New Zealand First on board as well. Stephen Forbes looks at how candidates with a ‘health-y twist’ fared on election night
The Hauora Māori Advisory Committee may provide advice on the future of Te Aka Whai Ora regardless of whether they are invited to do so by the incoming minister of health
From the archvies: A change of government and a new year are reasons to pause and reflect on what has gone before, and make resolutions for the next phase - from 2009
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