Ka Hono is a collegial support service facilitated by the Bay of Plenty / Waikato faculty of RNZCGP. It is open to all GPs (including non-faculty members) and all GP registrars in the GPEP program (years 1-3).
“Having an experienced colleague who understands your context to discuss work environments, work/life stress and pressures and even how to tackle tricky cases is absolutely invaluable. I can't recommend it highly enough and feel it should be compulsory for all GPs.” - GP Waikato
If you want to find out more, please log in to the RNZCGP dashboard.
If you are not a member of RNZCGP, register at KaHono@rnzcgp.org.nz.
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