Clinical Zoom meeting snippets - October 2025
Watch the Oketopa / October clinical update from Jo Scott-Jones joined by Dave Maplesden, Pinnacle GP liaison in this 42 minute video.
This month Dr Jo Scott-Jones and Dr Dave Maplesden discuss suicide prevention, Ondansetron in paediatric gastroenteritis, HIPC Rule 11, and more.
Read the written version of this update on Jo Scott-Jones' The New Zealand General Practice Podcast website.
Clinical snippets are available as a podcast too! Search on your favourite podcast platform for The New Zealand General Practice Podcast to listen, or click here to listen on Anchor.
A recent audit of prescription errors across 68 pharmacies in Te Manawa Taki highlights the vital role pharmacists play in keeping patients safe. In his latest blog post, Dr Jo Scott-Jones reflects on the findings and shares key takeaways for general practice teams on reducing errors and improving communication.
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