Do children sprain wrists? -with Dr David Sorrell
Do you diagnose children with wrist sprains?
Revised recertification programme
Over the last 18 months, the College has been revising the recertification programme in line with the new MCNZ guidelines that all Colleges must meet. We presented the initial plans at a webinar back in September, which some of you were able to attend. We have had some enquiries following the RNZCGP announcing the rollout of their programme so we would like to give you a rough road map of our College plans.
Te Rā Haumaru Tūroro o Aotearoa | Aotearoa Patient Safety Day 2020
As you know, this year Te Rā Haumaru Tūroro o Aotearoa | Aotearoa Patient Safety Day will be celebrated on 17 November 2020.
The day is coordinated by the Health Quality & Safety Commission, with support from ACC and PHARMAC, and promoted throughout the health sector. The theme is Getting through together | Whāia e tātou te pae tawhiti.
Choosing Wisely Means Choosing Equity 2020
The report Choosing Wisely means Choosing Equity recommends a number of changes to make the Choosing Wisely campaign more effective for Māori.
Urgent Bite 73 – Reclassification of codeine-containing products
On November 5th 2020, all codeine-containing products in New Zealand will require a prescription.
Clinical Educator in Urgent Care – with Dr Dinesh Deonarain
We talk with Dr Dinesh Deonarain about a new and innovative role he has just started. He explains how the job was created and how it should lead to an improvement in the delivery of Urgent Care.
Plastics quiz
Welcome to your Plastics quiz By completing this quiz and reviewing and reflecting on the links supplied in the answers, 1 hour of CPD time may be claimed. Email Name 1. Regarding volar plate sprains, which of the following is incorrect? They are caused by forced hyperextension of the finger Incorrect management leads to a…
Urgent Bite 72 – Mulder’s Sign
A useful provocative test when examining a patient with metatarsalgia.
The Management of Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy
Author: Dr Richard Canning
Type: MLP-research
Date: 11 October 2020
Abstract:
Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy (NVP) is a common presentation seen by a wide variety of medical professionals however the evidence around the safety and efficacy of drugs used to treat NVP is often not well understood. This review looks to explore current prescribing practices of drugs used to treat NVP and provide evidence-based recommendations.
Urgent Bite 71 – The Bullet Journal
If you are looking for an analogue way to keep track of your life tasks, it is worth having a look at the Bullet Journal method.