A study conducted in the paediatric ICU setting demonstrated the need to not only acknowledge a patient’s emotion with an empathetic response but also the need to allow time and space for that response to be received, free of jargon and over speaking. It is worth reflecting on how this can apply to the urgent care setting.
Orthostatic hypotension is quite common and increases in prevalence as people age over 65. It is also associated with conditions like type 2 diabetes and Parkinson’s. It is important that we consider it in patients presenting through urgent care.
The Council of Medical Colleges has developed a cultural safety toolkit to help operationalise the cultural safety training plan. The tools support critical consciousness development and transformative practice that contribute to culturally safe environments and equitable health outcomes. They are designed for use by individual practitioners to be part of an ongoing professional development plan…
The Bennett Fracture, with two T’s, is an intra-articular fracture of the base of the 1st metacarpal that requires referral to the orthopaedic surgeons.
Seeing a human and a rock communicate to save the world highlights how the right type of communication technique is needed, in the right setting, and at the right time, to ensure clarity and prevent error.
The Essex-Lopresti Fracture is a radial head fracture with dislocation of the DRUJ, and an associated tearing of the IO membrane. They are often missed and have delayed diagnoses. With the right mechanism of injury we must carefully examine the forearm for not just pain, but also laxity.
Dr Katherine Debray, currently on a parental pause from NICU training, has created a financial resuscitation course designed to help Kiwi doctors navigate financial decisions. She aims to provide simple, evidence-based financial education for busy doctors to learn the essentials, reduce money stress, and make confident decisions with their finances. The course is structured around…
Because Med School taught you medicine – not money.
Adult onset Still Disease is a rare condition that presents with intermittent high fevers, arthralgia and a salmon pink rash.
The RNZCGP Auckland Faculty has a three-hour Sports Medicine CME event being held at the Waipuna Hotel in Auckland on May 9 from 0900-1200. RNZCUC Fellows and registrars are welcome. The event is free, although spaces are limited, so you must register. The talks are being delivered by a wide range of clinicians from Sports…