West Coast DHB is putting rural generalists at the centre of its services, after months of discussion on a plan for senior medical officers to work across primary and secondary care in the region
Taranaki DHB’s failure to communicate over its new general practice in Hāwera has led to a complete breakdown of trust between DHB and practices, says primary care network Pinnacle Inc
Low on income and unable to afford a reliable car, many patients of Taranaki practice nurse Huia Brady (Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāruahine) find it difficult to get to a general practice appointment
The Government’s new scheme of providing free period products in schools nationwide will be a “circuit breaker”, says Wellington academic Terry Fleming
Janette Irvine has always been a vocal advocate for women’s health. Her dedication arose, Dr Irvine says, from the simple fact that female GPs tend to attract a lot more female patients
Progress has again stalled on rural training hubs for health professionals. There has been no news since a proposal was put to the Ministry of Health mid-last year
Janette Irvine has always been a vocal advocate for women’s health. Her dedication arose, Dr Irvine says, from the simple fact that female GPs tend to attract a lot more female patients
Progress has again stalled on rural training hubs for health professionals. There has been no news since a proposal was put to the Ministry of Health mid-last year
Low on income and unable to afford a reliable car, many patients of Taranaki practice nurse Huia Brady (Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāruahine) find it difficult to get to a general practice appointment
