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5 days ago | 
nzdoctor.co.nz | Stephen Forbes |Richard Medlicott
+Opinion In print Commentary Query Builder: Not just for nerds Tools like Query Builder can help support targeted patient care [Image: Christian Wiediger on Unsplash] Richard Medlicott has a quick guide to using Query Builder to dig into your Medtech data and uncover useful clinical info – like which patients might need latex-free flu vaccines Sometimes we need information for a small project that we can’t find on the PHO data, DrInfo, DataCraft or whichever service you use There is a g Kia...
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1 week ago | 
nzdoctor.co.nz | Stephen Forbes |Richard Medlicott
+Print Archive Commentary Query Builder: Not just for nerds Tools like Query Builder can help support targeted patient care [Image: Christian Wiediger on Unsplash] Richard Medlicott has a quick guide to using Query Builder to dig into your Medtech data and uncover useful clinical info – like which patients might need latex-free flu vaccines Sometimes we need information for a small project that we can’t find on the PHO data, DrInfo, DataCraft or whichever service you use There is a g Kia ora...
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1 week ago | 
nzdoctor.co.nz | Richard Medlicott |Stephen Forbes |Paul G Walmsley
+Print Archive Commentary How a patient portal helped transform our rural practice Change can feel intimidating, but also presents opportunities to grow [Image: Suzanne D. Williams on Unsplash] Modern technology can do more than streamline workflows – it can transform patient care.
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1 month ago | 
nzdoctor.co.nz | Martin Johnston |Richard Medlicott |Keira Stephenson |Jonathan Chilton-Towle
+Print Archive News Maia help you? AI in primary care A key challenge for artificial intelligence in healthcare is overcoming hesitation around its use [Image: Suriphon Singha on iStock] As artificial intelligence gains ground in various workplaces, the array of new software can be confusing.
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2 months ago | 
nzdoctor.co.nz | Stephen Forbes |Patrice Dougan |Richard Medlicott
+Opinion The great telehealth rev-up – but to what effect? Telehealth can work well, but all general practice is better in the context of continuity of care, says Richard Medlicott [Image: Sincerely Media on Unsplash] It’s a case of big promises; same problems. The Government’s $285 million primary care package offers much-needed funding, but will it fix the real issues?
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2 months ago | 
nzdoctor.co.nz | Richard Medlicott |Stephen Forbes
+News In print Health IT in 2025: Trends, tensions and transition in turbulent times A survey on AI use in general practice found half of practices are now using AI, and at least a quarter report using it daily [Image: everythingpossible on iStock] What is next for health IT in 2025? Reporter Stephen Forbes talks to four folk from the sector about the growth areas – and potential flashpoints – shaping the year ahead Essentials
AI use in general practice is increasing rapidly.
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Feb 26, 2025 | 
nzdoctor.co.nz | Richard Medlicott |Stephen Forbes
+Print Archive News Health IT in 2025: Trends, tensions and transition in turbulent times A survey on AI use in general practice found half of practices are now using AI, and at least a quarter report using it daily [Image: everythingpossible on iStock] What is next for health IT in 2025?
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Feb 23, 2025 | 
nzdoctor.co.nz | Martin Johnston |Richard Medlicott
+Print Archive Commentary AI hits the fast lane while Hira and GP2GP stuck in neutral AI is fast becoming a powerful tool to make our lives easier [Image: nadla on iStock] This year is set to be big for health IT, especially regarding AI. While AI-powered PMS integration shifts into high gear, Hira and GP2GP stall.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
nzdoctor.co.nz | Richard Medlicott
+Opinion In print Intelligent robots part of our future, ready or not Integrating AI with robots will have a profound impact on jobs and the economy [Image: Craig Sybert on Unsplash] Richard Medlicott looks at the state of play with robotics in healthcare and beyond, and whether they have performed as expected Primum non nocere, first do no harm. Always a particularly useless ethical pillar. How would we do our job?
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
nzdoctor.co.nz | Richard Medlicott
+Print Archive Commentary Intelligent robots part of our future, ready or not Integrating AI with robots will have a profound impact on jobs and the economy [Image: Craig Sybert on Unsplash] Richard Medlicott looks at the state of play with robotics in healthcare and beyond, and whether they have performed as expected Primum non nocere, first do no harm. Always a particularly useless ethical pillar. How would we do our job?
