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Long-awaited Youth Hub celebrated - but youth health services still struggling

Oct 30, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Fiona Cassie |Ruth Brown

A range of approaches is needed to manage mental health presentations. In this article, specialist GP Sophie Jadwiga Ball describes two tools that can be employed within a GP consultation and provides the evidence-based theory behind their use. She also presents numerous examples to demonstrate how you can apply these tools in practice
Care and love, tea and toast: Off the Octagon

Sep 11, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Simon Maude |Ruth Brown |Martin Johnston |Zahra Shahtahmasebi

Prostate cancer consultations are common in primary care and there is no one approach to testing and treatment that fits all patients. Urologist Simon van Rij discusses the key considerations and options for personalised care, appropriate investigation and treatment
Boiled frogs, tight nooses: The making of a PHO contract

Aug 1, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Martin Johnston |Fiona Cassie |Ruth Brown

+In the spotlight In print Cover Story Boiled frogs, tight nooses: The making of a PHO contract The boiling frog that is the annual capitation review process continues to endure [Image: Adobe Photoshop AI generated image] Another year, another annual increase offer rejected for failing to recognise the ever-growing crisis in general practice. How did we get to this “boiling frog” moment?
Long-awaited birthing unit opens in Wānaka

Jul 16, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Zahra Shahtahmasebi |Fiona Cassie |Ruth Brown

+Print Archive News Long-awaited birthing unit opens in Wānaka Health minister Shane Reti and prime minister Christopher Luxon at the opening of Wānaka’s first primary birthing unit [Image: Supplied] Wānaka’s long-anticipated first primary birthing unit was officially opened late last month by health minister Shane Reti and prime minister Christoph Oops, please login or sign up to read more. LOGIN SUBSCRIBE Related Articles
Green Cross turbocharges practice’s telehealth after GPs quit

Jul 2, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Ruth Brown |Fiona Cassie |Martin Johnston

+News Green Cross turbocharges practice’s telehealth after GPs quit High Street Health Hub in Lower Hutt has upped its telehealth consults after losing four GPs in a year [Image: Supplied] “It’s bloody tough”  A Hutt Valley PHO has expressed concerns over the sharp increase in telehealth at one of its contracted providers because i Oops, please login or sign up to read more. LOGIN SUBSCRIBE Related Articles
‘Partnership is a game changer’: Founding Te Aka Whai Ora boss says kaupapa will endure

Apr 22, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Alan Perrott |Ruth Brown

+News In print ‘Partnership is a game changer’: Founding Te Aka Whai Ora boss says kaupapa will endure Riana Manuel in February 2022 not long after being appointed chief executive of the interim Māori Health Authority [Image: Brett Phibbs/PhibbsVisuals] Te Aka Whai Ora may have been disestablished but its kaupapa endures, founding chief executive Riana Manuel told delegates at the National Rural Healt Oops, please login or sign up to read more.
Medical Council cites busy doctors and satisfaction for low voter turnout

Apr 15, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Martin Johnston |Fiona Cassie |Zahra Shahtahmasebi |Ruth Brown

In recent years, rates of testing for Helicobacter pylori infection in New Zealand have increased considerably, with over 80 per cent of non-invasive tests performed in primary care. However, there are no consensus guidelines on its management. In this article, Cameron Schauer adds some background, context and clarity to this seemingly ubiquitous infection
College position vacant: Current chief steps down

Jan 30, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Martin Johnston |Alan Perrott |Ruth Brown

When I arrived, the college had been through tumultuous times, and there were plenty of opportunities to make a real difference The RNZCGP is see
Situation vacant: RNZCGP chief Lynne Hayman’s goodbye email

Jan 17, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Martin Johnston |Alan Perrott |Ruth Brown

“I’m not one for a fuss” The RNZCGP is seeking a new chief executive after the current boss of nearly five years, Lynne Hayman, told staff in Dec
Skin in the game: Dermatologist Amanda Oakley’s unwavering dedication to progress

Dec 20, 2023 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Patrice Dougan |Amanda Oakley |Simon Maude |Ruth Brown

I got a position at Auckland Hospital as registrar, and within the first two or three days, I was completely hookedAmanda Oakley has no plans to slow down. The opposite is probably true. This issue of New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa marks her last as dermatology columnist. But with a new book at the publisher’s and another on the way, she has yet to set down her pen.