Urgent Bite 278 – Ocular Siderosis
We should be aware of the early signs of ocular siderosis, also known as siderosis bulbi which would indicate a retained metallic intraocular foreign body.
Urgent Care Doctor Position
Accident and HealthCare in Tauranga are looking for an Urgent Care Doctor or GP with Urgent Care experience to join their friendly practice. Established in 1996, Accident and HealthCare is the only Urgent Care accredited clinic in Tauranga. The clinic is open from 8am to 8pm every day and has no registered or enrolled patients,…
Renumeration/Workforce Survey 2025
Thank you to those who responded. This year’s workforce survey is slightly different, as a longitudinal analysis was done to compare the results this year with previous years. Click here for the full report. This year’s response achieved a record-high level of participation, with 181 respondents, which equates to a response rate of 43%. This…
DPD update October 2025
For this month’s newsletter, I wish to share a brief review of the Virtual Bootcamp, held on September 13, 2025. History The first Bootcamp was held at the Cordis Hotel in 2019 as a one-day in-person event. The intention was to provide fast-paced, urgent care updates delivered by urgent care clinicians, hence the theme of…
The STUMBL score – with Dr Ceri Battle
Dr Ceri Battle is a Consultant Respiratory Physiotherapist and an Honorary Associate Professor in Swansea.
Ceri’s PHD work led to the creation of the STUMBL score, a tool to help determine the risk of complications for patients with rib fractures.
Health New Zealand: Free Library Resources
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Library and Knowledge Services are excited to launch the free library resources for the Primary Care community. What is available? 24/7 access to high-quality resources, including: BMJ Best Practice Cochrane Library ProQuest Health Premium Collection – medical, nursing, allied health, psychology, public health databases, and eBooks Oxford Journals…
DCT Update for October 2025
Kia ora koutou, It is my pleasure to produce this month’s DCT newsletter. UCPEX 2025 Important: For all those attending the UCPEX and/or the OSCE, there will be a Webinar for all those sitting exams on 5 November 2025 at 8 pm. You should receive a Zoom invite one week before the webinar takes place.…
Education Committee Report October 2025
Changes to Textbooks in 2026 The textbooks provided to all registrars have been reviewed. The review was based on mapping the content to the required learning objectives from the Curriculum and feedback received from registrars via the Registrar subcommittee. Based on this review, the recommended textbook list has undergone significant changes. The process for how…
Urgent Bite 277 – Hypochondriasis
Why is it called hypochondriasis, and why might it benefit our patients to identify cases and ensure proper follow-up and treatment?
West Auckland Needs You – Be the GP or UC Doctor Who Makes the Difference.
White Cross is seeking suitably qualified Urgent Care Fellows to support our team on a casual basis for night shifts.