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Rally cars to racism: A petrol head’s thoughts on equity in health

Dec 10, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Jim Vause

In a past life, I hung out with petrol heads. It was a love–hate relationship, for I’m not a true petrol head. Sure, I can tell you how many teeth are on the CWP* of the weir LSD** on my Zenki AE86. Still, my membership of this very blokie gang has been driven (literally) by pleasure receptors titillated by speed and adrenalin, not pistons, oil and grease. For me, owning an EV is a practical pleasure and not the dread true petrol heads feel when confronted by a battery larger than their brains.
Lifestyle medicine: a healthy dose of marketing not meaning

Nov 24, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Jim Vause

+Opinion Lifestyle medicine: a healthy dose of marketing not meaning Lifestyle medicine starts here – brewed with just a touch of scepticism [Image: Ksenia Yakovleva on Unsplash] Jim Vause considers a return to medicine – but not to the snotty noses and the worried-well emergencies of general practice. Instead, lifestyle medicine beckons. Or does it?
Politics on the edge: Belief vs science?

Oct 17, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Jim Vause

+Opinion Politics on the edge: Belief vs science? It is seven years since Sir Peter Gluckman warned of the dangers of “post-truth” politics in undermining science-based decision-making, yet belief-based policy now seems to be a hallmark of the Coalition Government [Image: NZD] With ministers making decisions based on dubious evidence, such as Casey Costello’s controversial approval of heated tobacco products, the role of science in government seems increasingly sidelined.
When caring for those you love becomes a professional dilemma

Sep 24, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Jim Vause

+Opinion When caring for those you love becomes a professional dilemma [Image: Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash] Jim Vause explores the ethical challenges doctors face when providing care to loved ones and questions whether professional guidelines can adequately address the complexities of real life Caring is a broad term. I care a lot about those close to me. It’s a basic human trait. Most mammals do it; even birds and bees do it Dear Medic Oops, please login or sign up to read more.
Auckland toasts stricter booze rules

Sep 10, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Jim Vause

+News In print Auckland toasts stricter booze rules Aucklanders face stricter rules for new off-licences opening in the central city and various suburbs and new trading hours for liquor outlets [Image: Stanislav Ivanitskiy on Unsplash] ESSENTIALS After a decade-long legal battle, the Auckland Council has voted to introduce a local alcohol policy. The changes will be i, READ MORE Oops, please login or sign up to read more. LOGIN SUBSCRIBE Related Articles
Meritocracy over-rated in medical school entry lottery

Aug 6, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Jim Vause

Grades take centre stage in the selection of medical students but are no guarantee of future success as a doctor [Image: Artisteer on iStock] Jim Vause takes a look in the mirror and finds a young wannabe doctor looking back Australia may have paid a lot more, even in those days, but the norm was for us plebs to stay at home Perhaps it is a sign that I grew up in a wo Oops, please login or sign up to read more. LOGIN SUBSCRIBE
Meritocracy over-rated in medical school entry lottery

Aug 6, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Jim Vause

+Summer Hiatus In print Upfront Meritocracy over-rated in medical school entry lottery Grades take centre stage in the selection of medical students but are no guarantee of future success as a doctor [Image: Artisteer on iStock] We are on our summer break and the editorial office is closed until 13 January.
Meritocracy over-rated in medical school entry lottery

Jul 31, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Jim Vause

Grades take centre stage in the selection of medical students but are no guarantee of future success as a doctor [Image: Artisteer on iStock] Jim Vause takes a look in the mirror and finds a young wannabe doctor looking back Australia may have paid a lot more, even in those days, but the norm was for us plebs to stay at home Perhaps it is a sign that I grew up in a wo Oops, please login or sign up to read more.
RAT worship and its effects on the discontinuous human mind

Jun 18, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Jim Vause

A binary test like the RAT appeals to the human mind, while more effective measures such as masks are being ignored [Image: vladans on iStock] Jim Vause takes a closer look at rapid antigen tests – partly for personal reasons – but finds them a flawed solution for limiting COVID-19 spread Imagine. King’s Birthday weekend at picturesque Kaiteriteri, away from the incessant southerlies lashing our windy isles. No flying overseas, no queue Oops, please login or sign up to read more.
COVID, RATs and the discontinuous human mind

Jun 3, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Jim Vause

+Opinion COVID, RATs and the discontinuous human mind A binary test appeals to the human mind, while more effective measures such as masks are being ignored [Image: Robina Weermeijer on Unsplash] Jim Vause looks a closer look at rapid antigen tests – partly for personal reasons – but finds them a flawed solution for limiting COVID spread We still worship a test that has lost much of its original power to prevent disease spread and identify who needs antivirals Imagine.