If there was a wish list with all of our wishes to be conceptualised under a “blue sky thinking” banner, then the future of primary healthcare in New Zealand really could be anything
There is an uncomfortable tension between two of my reception staff that is affecting the whole team. I know I must do something, but I’m not sure where to start
General practice leaders and workplace lawyers aren’t expecting large-scale disruption when newly passed employment laws come into force in less than a month
Sometimes there is a need for quiet in music – a simple folk sensibility to gently play to our frayed nerves and distressed eyes. These two artists are evolving towards intriguing ends
Patches of white skin discolouration on a five-year-old sidestep the more obvious diagnoses and lead this GP to call for early specialist diagnostic help, which will benefit the boy
The typical takotsubo syndrome patient is elderly and female. Cardiologist Chris Ellis takes a look at the current knowledge on this syndrome and the latest risk predictions for patients who have experienced it
There are multiple determinants of the rates of immunisation coverage in New Zealand, and the response for improving rates needs to be multipronged and sometimes targeted and tailored to the specific concerns of local communities
Boatbuilding with composite materials can best be described as a multi-risk process. Resins, spray paints, solvents and antifouling paint can have neurological, dermatological and respiratory effects if not used safely
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