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Some time back, I detected a bit of anticipation and enthusiasm about the new health reforms, but not much excitement is emanating from that arena now. And, in all honesty, I have never in my many decades of nursing seen anything that equals the crisis we are experiencing. READ MORE
Eligible New Zealand patients now have access to a new way to fight back against COVID-19.1
Historically, rheumatoid arthritis was a major cause of chronic pain, disability, loss of independence and even reduced life expectancy. With the widespread use of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, it is now a very treatable chronic disease with a life expectancy and quality of life approaching that of the general population, explain Kate O’Mahony and Ravi Suppiah
A series of new resources are making it easier to get started with ACC and find the information you need
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