Do you feel that you have a real gap in your knowledge and confidence in dealing with patients within this sector?....

This advisory provides an update on Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) as a result of the current outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo, the WHO Emergency Committee meeting convened under the International Health Regulations and increasing media reporting on the situation.....

Goodfellow Webinars are online interactive live CME events featuring topical and relevant information for health professionals. The online webinars are free to register, enabling participants to attend CME events from work, home or anywhere in the world.....

I still find it hard when I think of my wonderful mom Betty and her battle with dementia. Watching how she and the people around her coped with her dementia taught me a lot and affected me deeply.....

The Bay of Plenty District Health Board (BOPDHB) Education Centre, based in both Tauranga and Whakatāne hospitals, provides support and services through education, training and resources. Currently access to these services is limited to DHB employees.....

The shingles vaccine is a live vaccine, and as such cannot be given to patients taking the following rheumatology medication:....

There will be disruption to the Termination of Pregnancy/Pregnancy Options Counselling Service due to upcoming annual leave of the social worker/counsellor.....

Pregabalin was fully subsidised from 1 May 2018. Gabapentin and Pregabalin are currently prescribed for the management of neuropathic pain.....

It is with great pleasure that we announce a new clinical pathway for BOP GPs. If you’ve ever wondered how to manage a patient with CLL, or when to refer them on to haematology, here it is- all you need to know in one flowchart.....

Occasionally, General Practitioners will receive a request for information about children who are having a Gateway Assessment.....

Are you bored of the usual set of NZ GP Conferences?....

BOPDHB have updated the process for the receipt and management of BPAC fracture clinic referrals, which means eReferrals to the fracture clinic will now be graded within 24 hours and have appointments booked within 48 hours at the latest.....

I’ve recently listened to an audio book Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver, where the Kingsolver family tries for a year to consume food only produced by them or their near neighbours. ....

BPAC eReferrals give the option of asking for specialist advice only, rather than requesting a clinic appointment.....

In April 2014 two new pathways were released in the Midland Region to assist with the diagnosis and management of non-complex dementia.....

Due to unforeseen circumstances the new eReferral for the General Dermatology – Advice Service, was unable to be deployed on May 3rd 2018. ....

Bay of Plenty DHB is pleased to announce the start date for the teledermatology pilot for general dermatology advice working with the dermatologists at the Tauranga Skin Centre.....

Based on the feedback to the BOPDHB from many General Practice staff across the Bay, we are pleased to announce that a project is underway to replace paper clinic letters with electronic versions.....