Amid ongoing news coverage of medical staff shortages and drastic changes to Te Whatu Ora leadership, the SMC asked experts […]
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Taking the burden off hospitals this winter – Expert Reaction
Telehealth, pharmacy consultations, and remote patient monitoring are among proposals from Te Whatu Ora Health NZ’s to reduce the strain […]
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The basics of blood transfusion science – Expert Q&A
The parents of a baby who needs life-saving open heart surgery are insisting that ‘the bulk’ of his blood transfusion […]
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Healthcare resources at Alert Level 3 – Expert Reaction
New Zealand will move to Alert Level 3 in less than one week’s time, with various implications for the healthcare […]
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Greening the health sector – Expert Reaction
The Government has released a new guide for making our health sector more sustainable. The health sector currently contributes between […]
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Donald Trump v. Pharmac – In the News
Last weekend saw Donald Trump going after countries who have national drug-buying agencies (like Pharmac) which allows them to negotiate with drug […]
Continue readingThe (robot) doctor will see you now – Expert reaction
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will spell the end of doctors as we know them, warn two Kiwi medical professionals. “We believe […]
Continue readingTrade deals and healthcare – Prof John McMillan
On the university of Otago Bioethics Centre blog, centre Director Prof John McMillan writes about the leaked details of the […]
Continue readingProstate cancer survival rates in New Zealand grim
New Zealand men with advanced or metastatic prostate cancer need new treatment guidelines to ensure improved, more consistent and more equitable […]
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