Watch the September clinical update from Jo Scott-Jones joined by Dave Maplesden, Pinnacle GP liaison in this 41 minute video. (Written version below.)
Clinical snippets are now 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 edition of GP Pulse raised the issue of whether a video link could be considered an adequate examination prior to completing a cremation certificate, particularly if there was a risk of COVID-19 infection.
The Ministry of Health have made the following comments.
- Maternal effects: prolonged labour, post-partum haemorrhage.
- Fetal effects: premature closure of the ductus arteriosus, fetal renal impairment, oligohydramnios.
- Neonatal effects: respiratory distress syndrome, persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN), bronchopulmonary dysplasia, renal failure, intraventricular haemorrhage, necrotising enterocolitis.
NSAIDs should not be used during the first two trimesters of pregnancy unless the expected benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the fetus.
Hayley Scott, GP Owner writes on how she feels about making the shift to Health Care Home.
Read moreView the latest updates regarding the Health System Reform including information from the Minister of Health.
Read moreThis programme provides funding for Aclasta infusions for eligible patients. The infusion is to be provided in the community by the patient’s general practice.
View detailsNational Cervical Screening Programme screening updates.