If you have clicked this link from the October 2026 Newsletter, you have been misdirected. Please click here for the October 2026 Education Committee Report. Apologies for the inconvenience. Kia ora koutou. A few brief updates for this newsletter. Workplace-based Assessments: The EDC have been working throughout this year on finalising the Workplace-based assessments, particularly…
Steroids are commonly prescribed through urgent care, but we must be mindful about adding to innapropriate use and inadvertent misuse by patients.
Patients must be clear about how much to apply, and how often it must be used. They need to be aware of the potency of each preparation. Changes to labelling in 2028 in NZ will help to show how strong each cream is.
Essential Knowledge Quiz The Essential Knowledge Quiz (EKQ)was introduced in 2021 as part of the revised recertification programme and was one of the recommendations from the MCNZ. The quiz is designed to ensure that members are engaging with the latest MCNZ and College policies and statements. It is not intended to be difficult, rather it…
Kia ora koutou, It is my pleasure to produce this month’s DCT newsletter. Core Skills list completion dates Reminder for trainees on the pre‑2025 training programme: If you had not completed the 38 pre‑2025 Core Skills and uploaded them to UCCIS 31 January 2025, you must also complete two additional skills: Relocation of Pulled Elbow…
The spleen, once thought to be the seat of anger, can indicate many different underlying diagnoses and palpating it in urgent care is important.
Utilise your expert knowledge and clinical skills to provide excellent urgent care to our patients presenting with a wide range of conditions. Ko waimātou | About us The Pegasus Health 24 Hour Surgery is committed to providing high-quality, 24 hour healthcare to the people of Christchurch. We work in a tight knit and supportive team that are dedicated to our purpose…
A recent large study in JAMA showed amoxicillin is as effective as augmentin for treating sinusitis. Which tallies with our national antibiotic guideline advice. It is important to recognise, sinusitis does not usually require antibiotic therapy.
Hamilton Lake Urgent Care seeks an FRNZCUC or GP with an interest in Urgent Care. Full-time, locum, contractor or employee roles available. Modern clinic, 8:30am–5pm, 7 days (except public holidays). Weekend roster, excellent remuneration. Hamilton Lake Urgent Care is seeking an FRNZCUC or GP with a special interest in Urgent Care to join our modern,…
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Job Info Job Identification1394 Job CategoryMedical Officers Posting Date07/17/2026, 01:52 PM Apply Before08/31/2026, 12:00 AM Job SchedulePart time Locations 103/656 Great South Road, Auckland, Auckland, 1051, NZ Job Description Deliver high‑quality urgent care in a supportive, team‑based environment Modern, well-run practice environment Flexible working arrangements (Mon-Wed, Fri 2pm-8pm and one weekend) We are seeking an experienced…