MEDSAC Medical Sexual Assault Clinicians Aotearoa Medical Sexual Assault Clinicians Aotearoa (MEDSAC, formerly DSAC) is excited to announce the launch of this new, innovative on-line network for people working in sexual assault clinics around New Zealand.
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Media release from Medical Sexual Assault Clinicians Aotearoa Medical Sexual Assault Clinicians Aotearoa
Kiwis have embraced the opportunities video and computer games present in health, aged care, school, learning and work settings, according to new research by Bond University and the Interactive Games & Entertainment Association (IGEA).
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Media release from Bond University and the Interactive Games & Entertainment Association
We hear and are aware of serious concerns from the members of our community around access to health care. We sincerely apologise to those whose wait for treatment has been too long, and acknowledge the impact this has on your lives. Thank you for sharing your stories, and reinforcing why a high-performing health care system is essential for our people.
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Media release from Kathy Grant, Richard Thomson, Graham Crombie
A study using ‘big data’ has found that childhood respiratory illnesses, especially during the first two years of life, have a big impact on New Zealand primary care general practice (GP) workloads.
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Media release from University of Otago, Wellington
Unions representing health professionals are slamming Treasury for last months report undermining Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB), which alleged CDHB’s ‘poor financial performance’ was ‘a concern’.
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Media release from New Zealand Nurses Organisation
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