Due to manufacturing problems internationally, there is currently an issue with the supply of blood culture bottles. This may mean Pathlab will receive marginally less than their normal allocation of bottles for distribution for at least the next three months.
Consequently, it is important that good diagnostic stewardship is practiced with respect to taking blood cultures. Read more in this Pathlab clinical update.
It’s great to finish 2020 on a high thanks to the hard work of our B4 School Check nurses. Your efforts have helped ensure children are receiving their B4SCs on time and this couldn't happen without you all, it’s a real team effort.
Read moreReceiving a cancer diagnosis and undertaking treatment can be a difficult and overwhelming path for both individuals and their whānau. Tui Ora's free cancer community nursing and kaiārahi service can support people and their whānau every step of the way.
Read moreThis service is designed to ensure low acuity presentations to Taranaki Base Hospital are actively redirected back to primary care.
View detailsThe Foundation programme represents a collection of legislative, regulatory and clinical requirements for all general practices in Aotearoa New Zealand.