Under the End of Life Choice Act 2019, the Registrar (assisted dying) reports annually to the Minister of Health. The first report was published last week, covering the period from 7 November to 31 March 2022. The report is available here: Registrar (assisted dying) Annual Report | Ministry of Health NZ
Dr Ruth Large from the New Zealand Telehealth Forum is seeking feedback from medical colleges on a white paper, that explores ways to deliver care via telehealth, creating a cloud-based, multi-specialty, national health provider. The paper and link to a survey where you can give direct feedback is available here: 220524-Telehealth-Whitepaper-Patients-Anywhere-Specialists-Elsewhere-PASE.pdf
When is a young person’s back ache not just a strain?
Weightlifters are at risk of triceps rupture. What should we look for in urgent care?
Regular reminders Weekly vaccination data Latest Māori and Pacific COVID-19 vaccination data is now available here. We’re also now publishing weekly flu data. This week’s statistics on the influenza vaccine uptake across the motu is available here. Collateral on Dropbox Don’t forget we have a range of collateral you and your providers can use to promote vaccinations.…
We must remember that kids can get Lisfranc injuries.
Kia ora koutou urgent care colleagues, We’d appreciate you sharing the below key messages on Novavax booster with your rural networks or contacts. There are also some Q’s and A’s further below. Key Messages From 5 July, Novavax booster will be available without a prescription. This gives everyone over 18 years old a choice in…
Come to our urgent care Bootcamp in Ōtautahi, Christchurch on September 17th and 18th 2022 at the Rydges, Latimer Square.
Dr Cole Rudolph, an Auckland GP, has launched a new website designed to collate CPD opportunities in one place for NZ clinicians.