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  • 2 weeks ago | nzdoctor.co.nz | Martin Johnston |Patrice Dougan |Bruce Arroll

    +In the spotlight In print From lived experience to peer support – NZ’s first mental health minister Matt Doocey on what makes him tick Matt Doocey has experience of navigating his own mental health issues. He pushed for the creation of a dedicated mental health minister, and took up the role after the 2023 election [Image: Hagen Hopkins] When the Coalition Government formed in November 2023, Matt Doocey became the country’s first mental health minister.

  • 1 month ago | nzdoctor.co.nz | Martin Johnston |Patrice Dougan |Bruce Arroll

    +Print Archive News From lived experience to peer support – NZ’s first mental health minister on what makes him tick Matt Doocey has experience of navigating his own mental health issues. He pushed for the creation of a dedicated mental health minister, and took up the role after the 2023 election [Image: Hagen Hopkins] When the Coalition Government formed in November 2023, Matt Doocey became the country’s first mental health minister.

  • 1 month ago | nzdoctor.co.nz | Jules Older |Bruce Arroll

    +Opinion Ageing forces lifestyle changes – but I’m still dancing Running might be off the agenda now but a vigorous walk suffices, even if not leading the pack [Image: iStock] Jules Older takes personal stock of the skills and functions that have changed for him due to ageing and life events I’m Jules Older. I’m nearly 85. It feels a good time to think about what’s been lost, gained and kept as I’ve aged.

  • Dec 10, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Bruce Arroll

    +Practice In print GOODFELLOW GEMS European definition of resistant hypertension [Image: Julia Taubitz on Unsplash] Goodfellow Gems #231 According to the 2024 European Society of Cardiology guidelines, hypertension is defined as resistant when treatment – including appropriate lifestyle Oops, please login or sign up to read more. LOGIN SUBSCRIBE References McEvoy JW, McCarthy CP, Bruno RM, et al.

  • Nov 19, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Simon Maude |Bruce Arroll |Zahra Shahtahmasebi

    +News Info pack reduces ‘triple whammy’ drugs risk Researcher and specialist GP Sharon Leitch and colleagues studied how an information pack can reduce the risk of medication harm [Image: Supplied] ESSENTIALS  Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be harmful for patients on certain blood pressure-lowering medications. , READ MORE Oops, please login or sign up to read more. LOGIN SUBSCRIBE References 1. Leitch S, Zeng J, Smith A, et al.

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