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GP Jason Tuhoe (Hauraki, Ngā Puhi, Ngāti Pikiao), University of Auckland academic Papaarangi Reid (Te Rarawa), Waikato DHB endocrinologist Jade Tamatea (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Kahungunu) and Te Puni Kōkiri senior advisor Kaeden Watts (Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Maniapoto)
This article by Alex Bartle examines the underlying pathology of restless legs syndrome, while acknowledging many facets remain unknown. Up to one in 10 people are affected by RLS to some degree, but it is often undiagnosed. GPs are in an ideal position to identify and treat this condition, which may be idiopathic or due to secondary conditions that may be correctable
The majority of seniors report that they want to live at home for as long as possible and that moving from home into age related residential care is one of their major fears.1
