22 June 2022

STREAMLINE

With early TV dramas focused on exploring the universe, and later, movies spawning a huge franchise that continues unabated, science fiction is an established favourite for the viewing public’s enjoyment, as Nat Dolan writes

GENPRO

Could New Zealand’s general practice services be pushed out of the public arena as UK’s dentists were, asks Tim Malloy

PMAANZ

That familiar feeling of being under pressure dominates day-to-day practice management, but connection  helps people through, writes Michelle Te Kira

This article covers the symptoms of concussion and the key roles that GPs play in early management. It discusses factors that affect recovery and the advice GPs should give to patients to help prevent escalation of symptoms and to promote earlier recovery. Finally, it describes the ACC funded Concussion Service

PEARLS #700: Is the use of a post‐operative levonorgestrel‐releasing intrauterine device effective and safe for women with symptomatic endometriosis? 

Dr Dave, a GP from somewhere in New Zealand, provides his weekly jottings about the state of the world and general practice