Samantha Marsh

2 months ago | nzherald.co.nz | Julie Cullen |Samantha Marsh

In 2018, Pisa data found that young people in this country spent on average of six hours per day using screens. Screen use rates have increased since this time. Photo / Getty ImagesOpinion by Julie Cullen and Dr Samantha MarshJulie Cullen is a paediatric physiotherapist and has worked for 20 years in hospitals. Samantha Marsh is a senior research fellow in the Department of General Practice and Primary Care.

Aug 27, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Martin Johnston |Samantha Marsh |Fiona Thomas |Fiona Cassie

Key points The pre-enrolment period for newborns to a general practice is to be extended to 12 months to improve immunisation rates. ,

Aug 6, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Martin Johnston |Samantha Marsh |Fiona Thomas

+News Baby pre-enrolment extended to 12 months with goal of improving equity A birth certificate ‘is not or never has been a requirement’ for enrolling newborns in general practices, specialist GP Christine McIntosh reminds the sector [Image: Han Myo Htwe on Unsplash] In a nutshell The pre-enrolment period for newborns with a general practice is to be extended to 12 months to improve immunisation rates. , BACK panel - grey Oops, please login or sign up to read more.

May 27, 2024 | newsroom.co.nz | Julie Cullen |Samantha Marsh

Opinion: New technologies can offer a range of engaging and creative tools as part of a balanced school curriculum, but in many schools screens have come to dominate many hours of the school day. These are important matters for young New Zealanders, who have among the highest rates of screen use in the world, both at home and in the classroom. New Zealand students also have world-leading rates of distraction from digital devices in the classroom.

Mar 14, 2024 | thejournal.cii.co.uk | Samantha Marsh

Insurers expect to pay out an estimated £560m to help customers who suffered damage caused by the recent Storms Babet, Ciaran and Debi; it is also forecast that in 2023 motor insurers will have paid out £1.14 in incurred claims and operating costs for every £1 received in premiums. Changing risks, along with claims inflation, rising consumer expectations and regulation, are all contributing to increased demand for greater insights at the point of quote to support fair and personalised pricing.