Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is a genetic connective tissue disorder that can affect many body systems. It is important to understand how it might intersect with urgent care both as a cause of certain presentations and a factor impacting treatment and management of some UC presentations.
The University of Otago Centre for Rural Health, in partnership with Health NZ, is undertaking a national research project to identify priority point-of-care tests (POCTs) for use in general practice and urgent care across Aotearoa New Zealand. They are seeking input from GPs and urgent care clinicians to help ensure this work reflects real-world clinical…
Intertrigo is a common presentation to urgent care. Caused by rubbing skin in the presence of moisture it can be concurrent and complicated with bacterial and fungal infections. Targeted, accurate treatment is best, but it is not always obvious which cause is present.
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While alternative, natural remedies for toothache seem effective, we must remember that they are not without their potential problems.
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UCCIS user guides are now available on TalentLMS. It is recommended that you review the guides if you are struggling with finding recertification or training programme requirements, adding activities or need to access any historic documentation (i.e. certificates). If you are unable to see your current training programme or CPD plan, or have any other…
Tēnā koutou, The Royal New Zealand College of Urgent Care (RNZCUC) is seeking dedicated individuals to join the Education Committee (EdC). The EdC holds delegated authority for the strategic development, delivery, and monitoring of all training and education programmes. As a member, you will contribute to the oversight and ongoing maintenance of then Urgent Care…
Invitation to all members to comment on the revised standard The Royal New Zealand College of Urgent Care (RNZCUC) and the DAA Group invite you to review and comment on the Consultation Draft of the revised Urgent Care Standard. The consultation draft is available here. The current urgent care standard was published in 2015. Since…
While a grand pipe organ has the capacity to pull out all the stops, it is not wise to play it in that state all the time. Not unlike an urgent care clinician working at 100% for too long.