14 March 2018

Tairāwhiti DHB is hosting health minister David Clark this week, and chair David Scott says he is keen to show how the DHB is using innovative ways to serve the sickest population in New Zealand

Medical Council chair Andrew Connolly explains

Christchurch-based doctor Samantha Bailey, who has previously worked in general practice, has set up an online video consult service aimed at plugging the gap in after-hours healthcare

Proposed changes for south Taranaki likely disastrous; Focus on depression recognition key to suicide prevention

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Emma Dunning has been pondering the role of information about the patient but not from the patient

The Ministry of Health is about to appoint its first chief advisor primary care since former GP Jim Primrose left the organisation four years ago

The founder of Christchurch Charity Hospital says more or­ganisations like his are needed around the country, but doctors aren’t setting them up

The Medical Council needs to do more to protect patients from doctors accused of sexual misconduct, says former health and disability commissioner Ron Paterson

The demise of the single-GP practice has been predicted for decades, as the twin forces of amalgamation and corporatisation gobble up small businesses. But a healthy handful are still plying their traditional trade – and newcomers are joining their ranks. Cliff Taylor asks whether solo GPs are the last of the lone rangers, or is there life in the old practice model yet

ProCare clinical director Allan Moffitt says sole GP practices are still a significant part of ProCare's network. The country’s largest PHO has 177 practices on its books, 31 of which are run by solo GPs