7 July 2021

Until a few weeks ago, mention the word “delta” and a few things sprang to mind – none of them a virus

A tornado has left a south Auckland general practice out of action for at least two months

To encourage hesitant patients to accept COVID-19 vaccination, GPs have been urged to focus on feelings first. Leave the facts until later

“A very mixed bag” is the initial response of RNZCGP medical director Bryan Betty to the long-awaited new Primary Maternity Services Notice

The Government’s flagship expansion of mental health and addiction services in primary care has slowed down, leading to concerns it will not be able to achieve some of its aims

Wellington’s Sydney tourist scare saw general practices rush back into nasal swabbing and highlighted local practices champing at the bit to also offer COVID-19 vaccination to their patients

Vensa Health, Precision Driven Health, Massey University, the New Zealand Telehealth Leadership Group, Medtech Global and Intrahealth are collaborating in a two-year project to develop technology for virtual healthcare for older, underserved adults in rural areas. 

New online posts are emerging with registered doctors making anti-COVID-19 vaccina¬tion comments, but the Medical Council is tight-lipped on what’s being done about them

People eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations have been expected to use 0800 telephone numbers or DHB websites to make a booking. That all changes on 28 July
 

Stephen Child, of health insurer Southern Cross, is questioning the huge range of private specialist fees for procedures, faced by patients and their insurers