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In October 2020, New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa journalist Zahra Shahtahmasebi hit the road and headed for Taranaki with one simple objective – to visit healthcare providers around the mountain and see what they’re up to. She found herself in the midst of an imploding relationship between the DHB and local practices
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
