A new DPD and a virtual Bootcamp – talking college news
Today, we start with Dr Sorrell hosting the podcast to introduce the college’s new DPD. We then talk about this years virtual Bootcamp and the evolving college forum pages.
Urgent Care Boot Camp 2020
We’re pleased to confirm that the bootcamp is definitely going ahead on the weekend of 19/20 September. It will be held online, using webinar technology. We’re sending out invitations to present – please check your inbox.
Letter from new Director of Professional Development to members
It is a great honour to take up the role of DPD for the RNZCUC, and I wanted to write to our members to introduce myself and talk briefly about what you can expect from me going forwards.
Covid-19 has Ushered in a New Era of Fashion More Suited to Ladies on the Go
Happy mothers day! I found an interesting blog on my travels. Thought you might find it interesting. http://www.mothersinmedicine.com/
Forums
After the successful creation of the Covid19 forum page, we’ve decided to continue with the forum and add more topics.
RNZCUC Office Covid19 safety plan
As much as possible, do NOT visit the office. If you must, please call ahead. Zoom is becoming our preferred method for discussing more complex issues.
If you must visit, you will be required to leave your details, and active clinicians entering the office will be asked to wear a face mask.
Scan and email audit paperwork (especially PSS and CNA).
Urgent Bite 59 – Coping with wearing your mask all day – With Dr Zoë Cruse and Dr David Sorrell
Wearing a mask all day affects the way we breathe, and our breath can affect how we see out of our glasses.
Free EpiPens to go towards thousands of at-risk New Zealanders
The epipen, an essential device to easily deliver life saving medication. Unfortunately it is at quite a cost. Something we could debate about for quite a while. Fundapen organisation has stepped in to help those in need. Unfortunately, their funding is running out with only a few hundred epipens left to give. I hope they…
Choosing Wisely in Aotearoa New Zealand
CMC have released the latest copy of “Choosing Wisely in Aotearoa New Zealand: The achievements and the challenges”, which looks at the origins of the campaign in this country, what has been achieved, the challenges, and where we are today
Trick of the Trade: Hair apposition technique (HAT trick)
Since we were talking about glue we should talk about the hair apposition technique. Kids love it when you say your going to perform a HAT trick. Parents are not stressed by this either. Personally I have never used it on a 10cm scalp cut but they say you can. https://www.aliem.com/trick-of-trade-hair-apposition/