Kia ora. Lucy O’Hagan’s article (“Nothing to gain by being anti-NP”, nzdoctor.co.nz, 10 March) in response to the role of NPs is unnecessarily inflammatory and patronising. One understands an element of “tongue in cheek”, but one also does not like to be addressed by a dismissive “mate”, just because questions have been raised
The college is standing by its revised statement on nurse practitioners but NP leaders say it still misses the mark in reflecting NPs’ scope of practice
Nurse practitioner leaders object to the RNZCGP’s updated position statement on the NP role, saying it still misses the mark in reflecting NPs’ scope of practice
Mātanga tapuhi /nurse practitioners (NP) have been providing highly skilled care to patients and whanau for over 20 years – many choosing to work in primary and community care
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