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The case for and against evidence-based guidelines
Thursday, 7 June 2012, 10:21 am | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
The case for and against evidence-based guidelines The latest issue of the Journal of Primary Health Care debates the role of evidence-based guidelines in improved health outcomes for general practice patients, says Editor Prof. Felicity Goodyear-Smith. More >>
College congratulates Queen’s Birthday honours recipients
Tuesday, 5 June 2012, 5:15 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners congratulates its Patron, two GPs and a rugby legend who has raised awareness of mental health for receiving Queen’s Birthday Honours. More >>
GP training updated for an evolving health environment
Friday, 1 June 2012, 4:30 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners has delivered on schedule to the Medical Council an updated and expanded training programme and curriculum to equip GPs to practise successfully in New Zealand’s rapidly evolving health ... More >>
College of GPs well placed to become trainee GPs’ employer
Friday, 1 June 2012, 4:21 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
The Royal New College of General Practitioners is well placed to respond to Health Workforce New Zealand’s (HWNZ) request for expressions of interest to become the employer of GPs in their first year of training, says College President Dr Harry ... More >>
RNZCCP welcomes Mr Ryall as Minister but raises challenges
Thursday, 15 December 2011, 1:38 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
Royal NZ College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) President Dr Harry Pert congratulated Mr Ryall on his return as Minister of Health. “I’m pleased with the re-appointment, pleased that there is stability and consistency, which the sector needs, and pleased ... More >>
GPs and pharmacists united on evidence-based medicines
Monday, 3 October 2011, 2:33 pm | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners
GPs and pharmacists agree that the good of the patient and evidence-based medicine should form the basis of all health care advice provided. The Royal New Zealand College of GPs, the Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand, Pharmaceutical Society and General Practice ... More >>
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 >>
