Braemar Charitable Trust is calling for expressions of interest from any GP or GPEP Registrar for a free professional development opportunity in minor plastic surgery/skin lesion removal.
A four-week training programme will run on Wednesday afternoons, or Friday morning or afternoon, in Hamilton with plastic surgeon Winston McEwan.
At the end of the four weeks the general practitioners will:
It is hoped that those who take part in the free training might also be willing to assist from time to time, by doing lists at hauora days in high-needs communities.
Patients who require more complex procedures/specialist referral and have no health insurance, ACC, nor the financial means to fund their treatment, can still be referred to the free Braemar Community Surgery Programme.
Please email Paula Baker by Monday 30 June, to express your interest.
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Read moreFollowing a recent case, the Ministry of Health is clarifying the use of the Mental Health Act (1992) for frontline doctors and nurse practitioners. This concerns situations where someone may require compulsory assessment and treatment.
Furthermore, the Ministry recommends all frontline doctors and nurse practitioners in the community, rural hospitals and emergency departments, engage with training such as that available via Te Pou on the application of the Mental Health Act.
This service is designed to ensure low acuity presentations to Taranaki Base Hospital are actively redirected back to primary care.
View detailsPinnacle is a recertification programme provider partner for designated registered nurse prescribers in community health (RNPCH).