The days of the local doctor running a general practice from the family home may be long gone, but the tradition of private ownership has largely continued
While we are concentrating on South Taranaki at this stage, GP shortage is actually a countrywide dilemma. We have been committed to working with Taranaki DHB and other area practices to look at alternative ways to meet the ever increasing healthcare demand within the background of decreasing GP numbers
Taranaki DHB’s failure to communicate over its new general practice in Hāwera has led to a complete breakdown of trust between DHB and practices, says primary care network Pinnacle Inc
Northland PHO Mahitahi Hauora has announced the resignation of chief executive Phillip Balmer, with chair Geoff Milner acknowledging uncertain times lie ahead
GPs are particularly at risk of burnout, a hot topic these days and one that is much researched. At medical school, I was told to have a hobby, but a non-medical pursuit was way out of my reach. Just getting through and making ends meet as a student was enough for me
Low on income and unable to afford a reliable car, many patients of Taranaki practice nurse Huia Brady (Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāruahine) find it difficult to get to a general practice appointment
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