As health officials start to move on a rapid boost to the number of overseas-trained nurses working in New Zealand, Liz Manning warns there is a need to make a similar or greater investment to support indigenous nurses
Bargaining between Wellington Free Ambulance and FIRST Union ambulance officers has been cut short by the employer following an effective offer of a 6% pay cut for frontline responders, and strike action is under consideration in the capital, said FIRST Union
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
Underspending could be used to fix the problems snaring a contract aimed at supporting Māori nurses in primary healthcare settings to become nurse practitioners
The health reforms’ localities have the potential to ensure maternity services are “in the right places, supporting local communities”, according to the Midwifery Employee Representation & Advisory Service.
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