Kia ora. Lucy O’Hagan’s article (“Nothing to gain by being anti-NP”, nzdoctor.co.nz, 10 March) in response to the role of NPs is unnecessarily inflammatory and patronising. One understands an element of “tongue in cheek”, but one also does not like to be addressed by a dismissive “mate”, just because questions have been raised
A University of Sydney-led review of the Mediterranean diet in women found high adherence was associated with an approximately 24 per cent lower risk of heart disease and a 23 per cent lower risk of death, compared with low adherence
No spending or details to date on new primary care initiatives, such as comprehensive primary care teams, is frustrating but not surprising, say policy analysts
Targeted funding criteria could force training institutions to address the lack of student diversity, says University of Otago professor of public health Peter Crampton
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