A 76-year-old retired house painter comes in for review. He is usually seen by your colleague, who is away. You have met this patient before; he has a history of severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is still a cigarette smoker.
The National Immunisation Schedule for children has been specifically designed to provide the best protection for babies and children in New Zealand. New Zealand has had a steady and increasing growth in the numbers of migrants and refugees, many of whom are not fully immunised in accordance with the NIS. It helps to distinguish these two groups.
A plan to break up and partially privatise a “highly effective” national forensic pathology service is a disastrous move, writes senior doctors’ representative Ian Powell
World-first research from New Zealand has revealed a doubling of fracture risk for elderly patients on multiple medications, which can have deadly consequences
With an ageing population and a greater emphasis on doctors working in partnership with consumers, an understanding of enduring powers of attorney is important. Deputy commissioner–complaints resolution Meenal Duggal explains
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