A reminder practices should not send patients with suspected measles to community collection labs for testing. If a patient with possible measles presents to your practice, please complete the testing on-site in accordance with current guidelines, and notify the Ministry of Health of any suspected cases.
Pathlab collection facilities are not equipped to isolate or manage potentially infectious patients. Read more on the Pathlab website.
Initially published by NZ Doctor, Jo Scott-Jones discusses what you can do to reduce the number of phone calls, prescriptions and consultations for respiratory illnesses this winter.
Read moreAn updated guide on MMR vaccine eligibility for primary and community care providers is now available on the Te Whatu Ora website. The update covers funded access for people not eligible for publicly funded healthcare (including Registered Seasonal Employees), use of private-market MMR vaccine, prioritisation guidance, and adult catch-up recommendations.
Read moreTreatment of patients with an acute or sub-acute COPD exacerbation that can be safely managed in the community
View detailsThis BPAC resource assists to predict risk of serious illness in children with fever