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Dr Tony Muller, psychiatrist, is able to review special authority (SA) requests for methylphenidate and dexamfetamine, and apply for them if the information supplied confirms the appropriateness of continued treatment. In the majority of cases Dr Muller can action these without needing a psychiatric assessment.
National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP) screening updates.
DynaMed is the evidence-based online clinical decision support tool that enables quick and confident decision making for all levels of medical professionals. Pinnacle clinicians, nurses and all other primary care health professionals have free, full and unlimited access to the DynaMed online tool and DynaMed mobile App.
The 2024 Influenza Immunisation programme begins Tuesday 2 April. The programme runs to 31 December 2024. Te Whatu Ora asks vaccinators to focus on immunising people eligible for a funded vaccine. Read all flu vaccination need-to-know information here.
View resourceDr Jo Scott-Jones and Dr Dave Maplesden discuss symmetrical drug-related intertriginous and flexural exanthema (SDRIFE), sodium valproate in people who can father children, accelerated silicosis and more.
Dr Jo Scott-Jones and Dr Dave Maplesden discuss acne treatment, prescribing and burnout, medication withdrawals, and more.
Te Manawa Taki Pathways of Care team, in conjunction with Pinnacle, held a 45 minute webinar to share the most up-to-date information in the region about the assessment and management of Hepatitis C and a range of sexual health conditions as provided in the clinical pathways. The team also demonstrated HealthPathways, providing a practical understanding of how to best use this web-based tool.
The Immunisation Advisory Centre has released the updated New Zealand National Immunisation Schedule, July 2023. Please destroy any old schedules and ensure this current schedule is displayed in your immunisation areas.
Jo Scott-Jones and Dave Maplesden discuss blood tests for cancer, recurrent UTI, viewing a body via video prior to completing a cremation certificate, and more.
It takes the whole team to manage gout, He Ako Hiringa encourage everyone to be involved: GPs, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, podiatrists, kaiāwhina, patients and whānau. He Ako Hiringa is committed to providing education to help improve health outcomes, and their latest resources focus on communicating effectively with people who have gout.