A reminder that the next AGM is 25 July, and that nominations for the Executive Committee are now open. The March AGM did not achieve a quorum. If you wish to nominate another member, please first confirm that they would like to stand for a position, and which position(s). Email the General Manager (adrian@rnzcuc.org.nz) with your nomination.
Fungal infections, particularly of the nail, can be frustrating conditions to treat when they present through an urgent care clinic. We speak with Dr Amanda Oakley, an adjunct associate Professor at Auckland University, Consultant Dermatologist and founder of Dermnet NZ.
Now for an ouch post. The triplane ankle fracture. These are ones that will need careful consideration and conservative management should be decided upon by an orthop. Probably after CT. So watch out for these ones. https://dontforgetthebubbles.com/triplane-ankle-fractures/
Patients choose to NOT disclose they have had a concussion. What we need is a change of culture around concussion not just a change in knowledge. https://cjsmblog.com/2020/05/11/cjsm-journal-club-nondisclosure-of-concussion-symptoms-by-athletes/
We’ve received an invitation from the Australasian College of Sports and Exercise Medicine for our doctors to complete a survey on Doctor’s Wellbeing and PA during COVID19
We should always look for two eponymous fractures of the shoulder on the post reduction radiographs.
Recertification requirements 2020 MCNZ proposed an 11-month waiver to the recertification requirements during the Covid19 pandemic. The Professional Standards Committee approved an extension in line with the MCNZ recommendation. This waiver was to ensure clinicians did not have to focus on CPD during a global pandemic when activities and availability of courses would be reduced.…
The MCNZ are reviewing their statement on unprofessional behaviour. They are looking for feedback on the consultation paper before 30th June 2020.
And in COVID news. This probably reinforces what NZ is doing re recovery. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-05-19/covid-patients-testing-positive-after-recovery-aren-t-infectious
Acute colonic pseudo obstruction. What looks like obstruction but is not? “A misleading symptom is misleading only to one able to be misled.” – Sir William Heneage Ogilvie https://first10em.com/acute-colonic-pseudo-obstruction/