Urgent Bite 251 – Bitot’s Spots
Seeing Bitot’s spots is pathognomic of vitamin A deficiency.
Urgent Bite 250 – Swiss Cheese and Professor Reason
Professor James Reason was the originator of the Swiss Cheese model which has been an important model in developing ways to improve patient safety and reduce adverse events in healthcare.
Urgent Bite 249 – Sentinel headaches and SAH
What is a sentinel headache before a SAH and could they help us pick up earlier on a diagnosis in urgent care?
Report from the General Manager February 2025
The summer break seems a long time ago and the office team and committees are hard at work finalising plans for 2025. There is a lot going on, so it’s understandable if anyone feels slightly overwhelmed with the pace of change. We will do our best to keep everyone updated and informed. Thank you for…
DPD update February 2025
Resuscitation courses We are aware of a recent change to the GP College resuscitation requirements, and I wanted to use the newsletter this month to advise you all that the RNZCUC resuscitation requirements are unchanged. The College recertification programme has required an annual resus course for a long time now. We require a certified, examined…
Registrar subcommittee update February 2025
Call for Applications – Registrar Subcommittee 2025 The Registrar Subcommittee represents the interests of trainees within the Royal New Zealand College of Urgent Care. We advocate for registrar teaching, policy writing, and training improvements—and we’re looking for new members to join us in 2025! Why join?✅ Represent the Registrar voice in RNZCUC ✅ Gain experience…
Education committee report February 2025
Thank you once again to both trainees and supervisors for your patience as we are undergoing several changes within the training programme, including having introduced a new training programme for trainees commencing in January this year. We welcome feedback at any stage, particularly if there are any concerns as these changes have been implemented –…
DCT update for February 2025
Kia ora koutou, It is my pleasure to produce this month’s DCT newsletter. This newsletter contains a lot of important information for registrars. Pre -Exit SAFUntil the leadership module has been finalised and completed all registrars and supervisors will need to complete a new pre exit SAF. This applies when they have or are near…
Clinical Hub Doctor
Company Description Ko wai mātou – About us: Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders and working to save lives since 1885. As well as providing Ambulance Services, our programmes and team of over 11,000 staff and volunteers are helping to build strong, resilient communities across the motu; supporting everyone in Aotearoa to live…
Urgent Bite 248 – Grommet extrusion time
How long do grommets take to fall out?