Otolaryngologist, head and neck surgeon Francis T. Hall discusses the evaluation of thyroid nodules, which primarily aims to determine the likelihood of malignancy. He then reviews the treatment of thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer, including recent advances in management
"I'm no bureaucrat" Behind the scenes with Chai Chuah
"I'm no bureaucrat" Behind the scenes with Chai Chuah

In March, the State Services Commission finally announced the appointment of a new director-general of health, about 16 months after the previous office-holder had stepped down. With some in the sector fearing the ministry had been effectively rudderless, the commission had promised to scour the world for the best candidate - only to find he had been right there minding the shop all along. Cliff Taylor talks to former acting director-general Chai Chuah to learn a little about the man occupying what is arguably the most influential job in the New Zealand health system
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