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General practice seems to be favouring Labour over National, despite feeling the Government has handled health badly. Martin Johnston examines the findings of The Big 10 poll for July. Editor's note: As we went to send this out poll just two weeks back, David Clark had just resigned as health minister so we were able to make that change. Since then ,there have been changes in the National Party which may make further aspects of the political responses a little redundant. Please bear in mind when reading - Editor
This article covers the symptoms of concussion and the key roles that GPs play in early management. It discusses factors that affect recovery and the advice GPs should give to patients to help prevent escalation of symptoms and to promote earlier recovery. Finally, it describes the ACC funded Concussion Service
The ability to live independently is highly valued by seniors.1 Much of that independence, which is critical to the mental health and wellbeing of older adults, comes from living in their own home
