The following decisions have recently been published on the Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC) website: ....

Please do not refer patients for non-urgent spirometry or lung function testing.....

If you have a chest Xray showing a suspicious lung lesion and the radiology reports recommends a CT chest, you can refer directly to radiology for this using the BPAC / Midland e-referral tool in MedTech.....

An update for Laboratory Processing of Vaginal Swabs has recently been published.....

The following decisions have recently been published on the Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC) website: ....

A few weeks ago I had a great visit to Papamoa Primary School, when I was invited to attend a Kiwi Can session there.....

The Tauranga Hospital physiotherapy department have asked GP’s to avoid referring patients with ACC related physiotherapy needs  to the hospital.....

There are no more BCG vaccines available in NZ until at least next year due to a worldwide shortage of the BCG vaccine.....

As some of you may or may not be aware there is a limited bariatric service available in the region.....

The Audiology Service in Tauranga is struggling to cope with the number of referrals received in recent months....

The Ministry of Health has launched a new target focusing on identifying children in the B4 School check who are obese and then ensuring that they have access to appropriate health interventions. ....

The stroke team wants to improve care for our TIA and stroke patients and is looking for feedback on the current TIA pathway in Bay Navigator, as well as feedback on the BPAC TIA eReferral tool.....

I recently had the opportunity to join the paediatric multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meeting at Whakatāne Hospital, where children who are in-patients are the focus. ....

The Tauranga District Police are looking for a doctor to join the Police Medical Officer roster. There are currently three GPs on the roster – Grant Cavit, Simon Roberts and Joe Bourne.....

Dr Kukkady specialises in treating infants and children with various surgical problems in Tauranga and Hamilton.....

A new Medsafe Prescriber Update has been published. Visit our Pharmacy Information Resources page to view the update.....

An update for Inherited Thrombophilia Testing has recently been published.....

Following further research regarding the impact of Zika virus infection during pregnancy, the Ministry of Health has updated its advice for women who are pregnant or who plan to become pregnant in the near term and are considering travel to Zika-affected areas.....