Talking the STUMBL Score with Dr David Sorrell
We need to be aware of medications with anticholinergic effects, especially in the elderly.
General Manager’s update August 2024
Bootcamp We recently sent out emails to all members about the Bootcamp and Fellowship Ceremony and Dinner, taking place in Wellington on 14 and 14 September. Tickets are now available to be purchased for both. Planning for the Bootcamp continues, with details being added to the Bootcamp post as and when they become available. It…
Urgent Bite 225 – Anticholinergics in the elderly
We need to be aware of medications with anticholinergic effects, especially in the elderly.
Urgent Bite 224 – Walking on your ankle injury
Weight-bearing at the time of the injury and assessment forms part of the Ottawa ankle rules.
DPD update August 2024
Welcome to the second Director of Professional Development (DPD) newsletter. This month we focus on the importance of providing documentation and reflection within UCCIS to support your CPD. All Fellows wishing to remain vocationally registered within the scope of urgent care must maintain compliance with our recertification programme. We are required by MCNZ to design…
DCT update for August 2024
Kia ora koutou, It is my pleasure to produce my first DCT post for the revised newsletter process. I’m going to cover off some important items for registrars – please read and take action where necessary. University Papers We’ve noted that University of Auckland have limited access to some university papers. POPHLTH709 was cancelled for…
Urgent Bite 223 – Using smell to diagnose
Smell can be used to diagnose.
Urgent Bite 222 – Antihistamines use in eczema
Do antihistamines help with the itch of dermatitis?
MPS Podcasts
The Medical Protection Society NZ have a podcast called Reducing the Risk. It is accessible from most podcast providers (Apple, Spotify etc.) or you can listen on your browser at this link. These podcasts cover important Medico legal issues and are accessible to all even if you are not a member of their society.
Urgent Care Bootcamp and Fellowship Ceremony 2024
The Urgent Care Bootcamp and Fellowship Ceremony 2024 will be held at the Rydges Hotel in Wellington on 14 and 15 September 2024. This will be an opportunity for the urgent care community to gather in the capital to share learnings, to network, and promote and celebrate the speciality of Urgent Care. On the Saturday…