The college of GPs is planning a major overhaul of its 20-year-old Cornerstone programme and quality standard, following discontent expressed by members
Te Awamutu GP Liza Lack took on the job of role-modelling a GP–patient consultation with a mental health theme, but says the result is by no means perfect
With the GPs’ college seeking to represent their views as fairly as possible, members who take an active interest and provide feedback are much appreciated, writes Tim Malloy
The doctor who popularised bow ties in general practice bows out after 27 years immersed in New Zealand health politics, primary care advocacy and patient care. Ruth Brown talks to Jonathan Fox
The Government is reviewing the whole of the health system rather than looking separately at primary care, leaving one GP leader concerned some general practices will close before action is taken on funding problems
The doctor who popularised bow ties in general practice bows out after 27 years immersed in New Zealand health politics, primary care advocacy and patient care. Ruth Brown talks to Jonathan Fox
Diagnosing type 1 diabetes in very young children is difficult and unfortunately can be missed, says RNZCGP medical director Richard Medlicott, acknowledging new figures showing 30 per cent of type 1 diabetes is diagnosed dangerously late in children and young people
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