The Government must prioritise getting first COVID-19 vaccine doses to Māori and Pacific peoples and pause second doses to the general population, says Māori pandemic group Te Rōpū Whakakaupapa Urutā.
GP leaders hope a new caucus representing the business side of general practice will make its mark on contract negotiations and boost practices’ financial sustainability.
SEPTEMBER HAS BEEN slated by the Government for the next big reveal in its health reform agenda and even the COVID lockdown that began last month wasn’t expected to cause major disruption to that.
Public shaming or behindthe-scenes encouragement: both types of approach have been tried as our governments sought to modify behaviours they believe affect health outcomes.
Tweaking registration requirements for overseas GPs is being considered by the Medical Council after general practice leaders voiced concerns with the current system.
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