15 September 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a significant psychological impact on people around the world, including the general population and health providers here in New Zealand. This article outlines some practical approaches and resources that can help

Consultant cardiologist Chris Ellis takes a slightly different approach to his regular column by highlighting the problem of “defensive medicine” in today’s under-resourced healthcare environment

Although medical intervention isn’t always necessary for those experiencing pain or heavy bleeding with menstruation, simple measures can often make a big difference to quality of life. GP Cathy Stephenson says GP teams are well placed to provide this as part of routine care of young people

To coincide with Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ’s Blue September, here is a case study that illustrates the use of radiology and radioligand therapy across a prostate cancer journey

“Time to switch from ACE inhibitors to ARBs – same efficacy but safer”

One of the main objectives of the General Practice Owners Association of Aotearoa New Zealand has been to secure direct representation for general practice “contracted providers” at the negotiation forum where their main contract with PHOs is agreed.

Tapanuli Fever

In Arthur Conan Doyle’s 1913 story, The Dying Detective, the now married Dr Watson visits his long-term colleague Sherlock Holmes and finds him at death’s door with a case of Tapanuli Fever.

New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa editor Barbara Fountain talks to former Canterbuy DHB chief executive David Meates