Urgent Bite 326 – When liquid medication tastes foul
Some medicine tastes foul, and this is a barrier to administration. How can we make this easier? But always remember to check current guidelines, as recommendations can change.
Bootcamp 2026 – Report
The 2026 Urgent Care Bootcamp took place at the Ellerslie Novotel in Auckland on September 18-20. This coincided with the 25th Anniversary of the scope of urgent care being recognised by the Medical Council of New Zealand, a world first that remains the only recognised scope of urgent care worldwide. We gathered for a weekend…
Urgent Bite 325 – Diagnostic considerations when urine changes colour
There are a number of diagnostic considerations if urine changes colour. In urgent care we should pay attention to any changes in urine.
Connecting in Crisis – Survey of a new podcast resource
Would you like to feel more confident in having discussions with patients and others about their suicidal thoughts? Researchers at the University of Auckland have noticed there are not many resources available to support health professionals on this topic. They have developed a podcast series designed to support healthcare professionals in developing knowledge, confidence and skills for…
Urgent Bite 324 – Looking back at Bootcamp 2026
Last weekend was the College’s three day Bootcamp conference in Auckland. The theme was Reflecting Forward, as we celebrated 25 years of urgent care scope. This week, we look back at the weekend.
Urgent Bite 323 – Cracking Joints
There are a number of ways you can “crack” a joint. Some are relevant to urgent care, and some are just interesting.
Busting Myths with Laura and Dinesh – Episode 1
In this first episode of Busting Myths with Laura and Dinesh, Dr Laura Hamill and Dr Dinesh Deonarain consider whether spider bites always require antibiotics and the evidence around the need to split plaster casts.
Urgent Bite 322 – ADHD medications and eye conditions
There are important ocular side effects related to medications used to treat ADHD.
Burnout Research – Webinar
New Master’s research by Massey University student Sarah McGuinness examined how senior doctors with leadership responsibilities in New Zealand sought to recover from burnout while continuing to work. You can read more about her work and watch a webinar featuring Professor Sir Ashley Bloomfield and Dr Joanna Sinclair at the link below.
Urgent Bite 321 – Hand Foot and Mouth Disease and considering the Rule Bias
Hand foot and mouth disease is a common viral illness that almost always affects children under 5.
But, as the world’s number one golfer shows, healthy adults can contract it, so do not discount it as a possible diagnosis, if the story fits.