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…
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 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 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.
DPD update February 2026
This update includes information about a wellness CPD opportunity, a new online Māori Health course and the new National Antibiotic Guidelines. Update – a new College position statement on 12 month prescribing is now approved and will be loaded into TalentLMS (categorised as “policy and position statement”). Whole Hearted Medicine wellness CPD Retreats Continuing Professional…
Urgent Bite 294 – Hook of Hamate fracture
The hook of hamate fracture is often a delayed diagnosis. There are certain mechanism of injuries, usually sporting related, that should make us be more aware of this injury.