Urgent Bite 301 – Pica disorder
Pica is an eating disorder that can cause abdominal symptoms, obstruction, poisoning, parasitic infections and is associated with iron deficiency anaemia. We should be aware of it in the urgent care setting.
URGENT CARE DOCTOR
Napier Urgent Care is the leading provider of urgent and after-hours care in Napier, delivering high-quality services to the local community for over 25 years. We are seeking passionate, experienced clinicians to support our continued growth and commitment to evidence-based, patient-centred care. Our practice offers a diverse and engaging case mix, from paediatrics through to…
Urgent Bite 300 – Continual, Collegiality, Cognition
For the 300th Urgent Bite, we reflect on lessons learned from seven and a half years of podcasting.
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. Their latest…
Thriving in Medicine – Practical Wellbeing Strategies, Self‑Determination & Sustainable Performance
Registrations are now open for the 2026 Wellbeing Advocates webinar, part of the RACP Wellbeing Advocates series exploring practical strategies to support doctor wellbeing and foster healthier medical workplaces. This session focuses on self‑determination, self‑care, positive psychology, and how these approaches relate to doctor wellbeing and sustainable performance. Developing a strong sense of agency, aligning…
Consultant Urgent Care Physician
Kenepuru Hospital, Porirua Kenepuru Accident and Medical Clinic (KAMC) Permanent, full-time or part-time role Salary as per ASMS SECA Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned…
DPD update – Goodfellow Symposium report 2026
This update includes a report on the recent Goodfellow Symposium 2026 The Goodfellow Symposium 2026 took place over the weekend of March 21 and 22. It was great to see so many of you in attendance. Each year, as a partner of the Symposium, the College is invited to provide 8 speakers for an urgent…
Urgent Bite 299 – The Kager Fat Pad
The Kager fat pad is seen in lateral radiographs of the ankle, and the loss or alteration of this pad can indicate injury or pathology in that region.
Urgent Care Doctor – Queenstown Medical Centre
Queenstown Medical Centre has been caring for the local community for more than 50 years. We pride ourselves on building respectful relationships with our team, our patients, and our wider community. We are an approved training facility for the Royal New Zealand College of Urgent Care and operate 3 GP practices across Queenstown, Frankton, and…
Urgent Bite 298 – Martha’s Rule
Martha’s Rule is an important new initiative in the NHS England that aims to ensure that patient, family and caregiver concern for deterioration is heard and acted upon. This is because evidence shows that these groups recognise deterioration earlier, and there are cases, as with Martha Mills, where these concerns are not acted upon quickly enough to prevent harm, or even death. We should all reflect on Martha’s story and Martha’s Rule.