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.
Urgent Care Doctor Rotorua
Urgent Care Doctor – Join Our Team in Rotorua Are you an Urgent Care Doctor looking for a rewarding role in a supportive, accredited teaching environment, while enjoying one of New Zealand’s outdoor playgrounds?Lakes PrimeCare in Rotorua is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Urgent Care Doctor to join our team. Located in the heart of…
Urgent Care Doctor – Silverdale Medical
Do you want to deliver high-quality urgent care in a collaborative, well-resourced, doctor owned setting — and still sleep in your own bed every night? Join our team! Silverdale Medical is a large, Cornerstone-accredited Urgent Care & General Practice that is doctor-owned and clinically led. Work alongside an experienced, supportive, collegial team in a practice…
Urgent Bite 297 – The Barton Fracture
The Barton fracture is an eponymous fracture of the distal radius. While perhaps a name less used compared to the Colles, it is still an important injury to recognise and refer to orthopaedics.
Urgent Bite 296 – Maternal Sepsis
There is a webinar coming up on March 25 at 1900 NZDT on the topic of Maternal Sepsis.
Urgent Bite 295 – Subcutaneous Foreign Bodies
If we suspect a subcutaneous foreign body, we need to know where it is, what it is and how long it has been there. This requires a good history, a thorough examination and appropriate imaging. With this information, we can plan the best way to remove, which might involve referral.
DCT update for February 2026
Kia ora koutou, It is my pleasure to produce this month’s DCT newsletter. WBA’s For those of you who are on the 2025 training programme, a reminder to please notify the TPC (Alex) when you have completed any of the workplace-based assessments. Alex will be updating you on this, too. You can load the completed…
Education Committee Report February 2026
Tēnā koutou, We hope you had a restful and enjoyable holiday period, and our thoughts are with those affected by the severe weather in parts of Aotearoa at the moment. Just a few important reminders and links below. Urgent Care Course on TalentLMS We have been working through a number of feedback items received for…