Taranaki GP Lucy Gibberd, who also works as a medical adviser for the Medical Protection Society, says working in small communities poses particular challenges for doctors and they need to be aware of the rules covering what they can and can’t do
There has been a flurry of calls on the Medicus helpline relating to privacy issues, and I thought it might be helpful to recap the obligations for health professionals, along with some practical examples
General practices and other healthcare providers are often asked by patients for their health records, for a variety of reasons. One of these is for insurance purposes
User name theft, often from third-party database hacks, means cybercriminals are often just one step away from breaching medical practice networks, gaining control of patient data
User name theft, often from third-party database hacks, means cybercriminals are often just one step away from breaching medical practice networks, gaining control of patient data
The focus of the Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry will include whether or not to share information with families, crisis assessment teams, accommodation providers and other associated support services
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