The average number of patients seen daily by full-time-equivalent health improvement practitioners in Auckland is expected to rise to eight, from just under five earlier this year
However you look at it, the National Party has selected someone who once committed an act of criminal violence to represent the Tauranga electorate in parliament
Ian Powell is a former executive director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists. He is now a health commentator based on the Kapiti Coast. This opinion piece has been republished from his blog Otaihanga Second Opinion
Researchers from the University of Otago’s ASPIRE 2025 Research Centre, which carries out research to support the Smokefree 2025 goal, welcome the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Smoked Tobacco) Amendment Bill
New Zealanders are being urged to throw their support behind a new campaign "Pass the Bill" that calls on Members of Parliament (MPs) to vote in support of proposed alcohol law changes that will save lives and reduce harm
AHPRA sanctioned a high-profile GP for criticising politicians, governments and senior bureaucrats because his comments could lead the public to "doubt their integrity", it has emerged
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