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HPV testing is now the primary cervical screening test in New Zealand, replacing the previous cytology-based test. HPV testing... View Article
This tool provides pharmacological treatment options for patients with COPD based on their symptom severity. Choose category... View Article
Somatisation is a maladaptive functioning of an organ system, without underlying tissue or organ damage, or where the symptoms... View Article
Motivational Interviewing is a way of building and strengthening people’s drive to change longstanding behaviours that pose a... View Article
With increasing health care costs, an ageing population, new technologies and DHB budget constraints, the spotlight is increasingly... View Article
Inappropriate prescribing of opioids for non-cancer pain is an international problem. In this article we examine an initiative... View Article
In March, 2016, subsidy changes came into effect for medicines used to treat patients with COPD. The large number of changes created... View Article
Updated asthma guidelines are expected to be released later in 2016. This report provides an update on the treatment of patients... View Article
An electronic notification system has been designed for general practices to report cases of disease and injury related to exposure... View Article
Patient information leaflets (PILs) are now available from the New Zealand Formulary (NZF). View Article
This report provides an update on the use of oxycodone over the 12 month period from October, 2014 – September, 2015. View Article
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The New Zealand Formulary (NZF) contains a function that identifies potential drug interactions and their clinical significance.... View Article
This report has been developed to give you an opportunity to reflect on the pharmacological treatment received by patients registered... View Article
BPAC Inc is pleased to be able to offer general practices a suite of clinical decision support modules, free-of-charge. These... View Article
Medicine wastage is a significant problem in New Zealand, with large quantities of subsidised medicines dispensed, but never used.... View Article
The following treatment injury case study was prepared by the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) in conjunction with the... View Article
The New Zealand Laboratory Schedule provides clinicians with consistent guidance when considering requesting laboratory tests.... View Article
In 2013 we published an article entitled “Best tests?” (Best Tests 18; Feb, 2013). In this article we challenged clinicians to... View Article
Contributed by the Health Quality & Safety Commission View Article
In late 2011 we published an article on end-of-life care for patients with respiratory failure, contributed by Professor D. Robin... View Article
The Western Bay of Plenty PHO (WBOPPHO), in conjunction with the University of Auckland, has launched a pilot weight management... View Article
The aim of the Integrated Performance and Incentive Framework (IPIF) is for DHBs, PHOs, general practice teams and other primary... View Article
This report has been developed to give you an opportunity to reflect on the treatment received by patients registered at your... View Article
Providing a safe working environment involves both minimising the risk of transmission of infectious pathogens and dealing with... View Article
Statins are one of the most frequently prescribed medicines in New Zealand each year. Alongside lifestyle modifications, statins... View Article
Calculating a patient’s cardiovascular risk is relatively easy; communicating this to patients in a way that assists their decision... View Article
General practices are increasingly dependent on their IT systems for managing their patients and their business. Up to date and... View Article
The management of test results, in particular the issue of who is ultimately responsible for following up these results, is at... View Article
Since 2011, bpacnz has produced a series of reports and articles on appropriate use of opioids and has urged prescribers to review... View Article
Following on from the interview with Dr Jeremy McMinn in the last edition of Best Practice Journal, we examine in more detail... View Article
On June 30, 2014, the PHO Performance Programme (PPP) ceased and was replaced with an interim arrangement based on five targets... View Article
Dr Jeremy McMinn is a consultant psychiatrist and addiction specialist at Capital & Coast DHB. He is also the Co-Chair of the... View Article
Associate Professor Mark Thomas from the University of Auckland, in conjunction with Dr Alesha Smith and Professor Murray Tilyard... View Article
Calculating a patient’s ankle-brachial pressure index (ABPI) is a simple, low-cost and non-invasive way of detecting peripheral... View Article
Reporting suspected adverse drug reactions enables the collection of information on the safety and quality of medicines and vaccines... View Article
Changes to the pneumococcal vaccine for children | Annual update of the New Zealand Health Survey reveals declining smoking rates... View Article
Your Practice Management System (PMS) is a powerful tool. When used well, consistently and linked to decision support software,... View Article
In October, 2013, a new laboratory test schedule and accompanying referral guidelines were completed and are now available online.... View Article
Susan Reid and Carla White from health literacy and communication specialists, Workbase, explain how understanding and reducing... View Article
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the greatest threats to health that we have faced in recent history. As the rate of resistance... View Article
Laboratory tests are essential for the diagnosis and management of many conditions. However, laboratory tests do not provide clinical... View Article
Recommended vaccinations for staff working in primary health care View Article
Welcome to your annual practice report This report has been developed to give you an opportunity to reflect on the treatment received... View Article
Syringe drivers are often required to provide medicines for symptom management in patients who are terminally ill. They provide... View Article
New national genetic service launched View Article
Contributed by Susan Reid and Carla White, Workbase View Article
Over half of New Zealand's adult population is believed to have difficulty understanding and interpreting health information.... View Article
Dr Janice Wilson, Health Quality & Safety Commission's Chief Executive, says medicine errors are an ongoing and potentially serious... View Article
This web version is a sample only, all data below the national level has been omitted. View Article
The New Zealand Medical Council's approach to cultural competence. View Article
Misuse of prescription opioids is increasing worldwide and many doctors are becoming reluctant to prescribe these medicines for... View Article
Although most GPs in New Zealand no longer provide lead maternity care services, general practice is encouraged to have a role... View Article
In this final article in the series on antimicrobial resistance, we look at the way foward. Lessons learned from international... View Article
Pacific Health providers in New Zealand first began to emerge in the 1980s. There are now 39 Pacific led health providers throughout... View Article
Ask a Pacific person what a healthy lifestyle means for them and the response will depend on who you are talking to. For young... View Article
Cervical screening rates in New Zealand have continued to increase following the introduction of the National Cervical Screening... View Article
The threat of multiple drug resistant organisms in New Zealand. The first article in a series on antimicrobial resistance. View Article
Health professionals are human too: Making mistakes in general practice View Article
Medication errors may never be completely eliminated, but strategies can be implemented to reduce the likelihood of error occurring.... View Article
Mental health problems are common in Māori, yet there is an unmet need for receiving treatment. Identifying mental health... View Article
The Role of the GP in Termination of Pregnancy in New Zealand View Article
New Zealanders are getting fatter. That’s a fact. When a problem is getting worse, it is time to reassess the methods we are using... View Article
Deals with the cost of wasted medicines with some practical advice on how to prescribe to help reduce it. View Article
Health care professionals have an important role in helping patients understand that generic medicines are as safe and effective... View Article
Cancer has a significant and disproportionate impact on Māori, with significant disparities in experiences, quality of health... View Article
Many GPs find it difficult to explain CVD risk to their patients. Patients who do not understand about their risk are not motivated... View Article
An overview of a technique that can be used to help people make changes in their behaviour. View Article
Generic prescribing is cost effective, associated with less potential for error and is considered “best practice” in most situations.... View Article
Māori have poorer health outcomes, die younger and have higher rates of chronic disease than other New Zealanders. Reducing... View Article
So what can primary healthcare professionals do about disparities in care for Māori? We have developed a framework that can... View Article
The dilemma of practicing evidence based medicine when it keeps changing. View Article
Drug information of topical interest View Article
Several key principles should be considered when prescribing for elderly people. Quality of life is the most relevant outcome.... View Article
A PHO shares its experience and outcomes of establishing a unique service targeted at Māori and Pacific patients and whanau. View Article
Dr Seuss understood that a message is best received when delivered in a concise and straight forward manner. Feedback from our GPs View Article
qi4gp (Quality Information for General Practice) is a ‘grass roots’ initiative with a vision to provide a new information environment... View Article
Practical advice on reducing the use of augmentin View Article
Advice on counselling patients through a brand change. View Article
Recently bpacnz programme developer Dr Trevor Walker interviewed Te Aroha GP Dave Colquhoun on the relationship between Pakeha... View Article
The June edition of Best Practice Journal (BPJ 68) was themed as an “Antibiotic Issue”. It is increasingly important that we focus... View Article
Guidelines and Pathways – what role do they have in the United Kingdom and New Zealand health sectors? View Article
Generic drugs are reproductions of the original innovator medicine which are made widely available when a drug’s patent expires.... View Article