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GPs cautioned on using evidence-based medicine in isolation
Friday, 2 September 2011, 3:50 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
GPs received a cautionary message today of the importance of not relying on evidence-based medicine in isolation. In two keynote addresses at the 2011 Conference for General Practice being held in Auckland, doctors were cautioned that evidence-based medicine ... More >>
New standard for general practice launched today
Wednesday, 3 August 2011, 4:53 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
The new version of Aiming for Excellence, the standard for general practice will be launched by Health Minister Tony Ryall tonight. Aiming for Excellence is produced by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) and provides indicators ... More >>
RNZCGP welcomes prostate cancer inquiry results
Wednesday, 27 July 2011, 5:12 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
RNZCGP welcomes prostate cancer inquiry results The Royal New Zealand College of GPs (RNZCGP) has welcomed the release of the results of the Health Select Committee’s inquiry into the early detection and treatment of prostate cancer. More >>
600th Cornerstone Practice
Wednesday, 6 July 2011, 4:58 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
A Nelson general practice is the 600th to be CORNERSTONE™ accredited and will receive its certificate and celebrate that milestone tomorrow CORNERSTONE is a quality accreditation programme designed by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners for ... More >>
Does Shaken Baby Syndrome Really Exist?
Friday, 20 May 2011, 2:59 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
A single firm shake has long been thought to be able to cause serious damage to a baby’s brain. But an article published in the Journal of Primary Health Care (JPHC) suggests it might not be so clear cut, and that babies thought to have died because ... More >>
Patients missing out on preventive heart attack treatments?
Friday, 20 May 2011, 2:56 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
A study in the latest issue of the Journal of Primary Health Care (JPHC) found that, among a sample of New Zealand primary care patients with known heart disease, about a third may not be getting treated. More >>
Censuring doctors for breach of medical ethics unsuccessful
Friday, 20 May 2011, 2:53 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
Recent attempts to use a breach of medical ethics to censure doctors have been unsuccessful in Court. More >>
RNZCGP Welcomes Extra Maternity Funding
Thursday, 5 May 2011, 5:07 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
The Royal New Zealand College of GPs has welcomed the Government’s announcement of an extra $54 million for maternity and WellChild services. More >>
RNZCGP Welcomes New NZMA CEO
Friday, 29 April 2011, 3:45 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
The Royal New Zealand College of GPs (RNZCGP) has welcomed the appointment of Lesley Clarke as CEO of the New Zealand Medical Association. RNZCGP Chief Executive Karen Thomas says the College and the NZMA enjoy a close working relationship. More >>
RNZCGP Concerned About Bowel Screening Programme
Friday, 8 April 2011, 3:45 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
The Royal New Zealand College of GPs (RNZCGP) says it has serious concerns about the pharmacy-based bowel screening programme launched today. RNZCGP Board member Dr Jim Vause says the programme will have some significant impacts on primary care, ... More >>
RNZCGP Agrees – Working is Good for Your Health
Wednesday, 30 March 2011, 4:35 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners has endorsed the Australasian Consensus Statement on the Health Benefits of Work. College President Dr Harry Pert says the statement aims to draw attention to the relationship between health, wellbeing ... More >>
College of GPs Deputy President Resigns
Wednesday, 16 March 2011, 9:46 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
COLLEGE OF GPS DEPUTY PRESIDENT RESIGNS The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners Deputy President Dr Tony Townsend has resigned. More >>
College of GPs Welcomes Smokefree Response
Tuesday, 15 March 2011, 2:43 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners has welcomed the Government’s response to the Maori Affairs Select Committee Report on its inquiry into the tobacco industry. More >>
Quake Update
Thursday, 10 March 2011, 3:16 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
Quake Update ACC Canterbury Earthquake Information for Providers ACC has set up a new web page ( www.ac.co.nz/for-providers/canterbury-earthquake ) to provide essential information for treatment providers about maintaining services for ACC clients following ... More >>
Mobile Phone Access now available to BMJ Support Tool
Friday, 25 February 2011, 4:12 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
We reported yesterday that BMJ Learning had opened New Zealand-wide access to its clinical support tool, 'Best Practice'. Overnight, BMJ Learning worked with its UK technology team to provide you with mobile access to 'Best Practice'. This will be ... More >>
Overwhelming Response - No further volunteers required
Thursday, 24 February 2011, 2:23 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
General Practice NZ (GPNZ) has been overwelmed by the huge response from GPs, nurses, pharmacists and administrative staff in response to their call for volunteers for a primary care relief pool in Christchurch. Over 700 responses have been received ... More >>
GPNZ calling for Volunteers for the Canterbury Earthquake
Wednesday, 23 February 2011, 10:01 am | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
Following the Christchurch earthquake, the College has been asked by GPNZ to send out a call for assistance to our members. The details are below and the registration form can be accessed here . ________________________________________ GPNZ has been ... More >>
GPs endorses Report on Tobacco
Wednesday, 3 November 2010, 5:32 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
“The College of GPs endorses the Maori Affairs Select Committee Report on New Zealand’s tobacco industry, released today,” College President Harry Pert says. Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable death in New Zealand, and GPs throughout the country ... More >>
More doctors urged to train as specialist GPs
Monday, 13 September 2010, 5:01 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners is advocating that all doctors working in general practice have specific post-graduate (vocational) training. More >>
NZ medical journal gets international recognition
Wednesday, 11 August 2010, 2:02 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
Kiwi medical journal gets international recognition A Kiwi healthcare publication has won international recognition for the exceptional quality of its medical research papers. More >>
