The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners

An initial hard copy of resources is available free of charge to College members of good standing, additional and/or replacement copies incur a charge. (Some resources are only available online). To request a members initial free hard copy please contact the publications coordinator.

If you wish to purchase hard copy/copies of the publications below please fill in the publications order form and fax or mail to the College (Non-members can purchase these publications).

Aiming for Excellence *

Is designed to help practices identify how well the systems and processes in the practice meet the needs of patients and plan for improvement.

Care of Older People (Available online only)

Provides information and resources in order to respond to the needs of older people. Key areas covered: preventive care, detecting and monitoring risk, and managing problems. CQI activities - refer to Continuous Quality Improvement Activities, Book 1.

Cervical Screening *

Contains information and continuous quality improvement activities to aid in the provision of quality cervical screening in general practice in New Zealand.

Continuous Quality Improvement Activities – Book 1 *

Contains continuous quality improvement clinical audit activities in the areas of: WellChild, Health for Young People, Care of Older People, Cardiac Rehabilitation and Diabetes Mellitus.

Continuous Quality Improvement Activities – Book 2 *

Contains six clinical audit activities for locums, part-time GPs and GPs working in Accident and Medical clinics.

Cultural Competence and Cultural Competence Pullout

Advice for GPs to create and maintain culturally competent general practices in New Zealand.

Developing Continuous Quality Activities 

Outlines the framework for designing and undertaking a College approved continuous quality improvement activity. A resource for GPs, practice staff, IPAs and other primary care groups.

Health for Young People (Available online only)

A guide to providing effective care for young people. Key areas covered: overcoming barriers, communication skills, preventive care, and major health issues for young people. CQI activities –refer to Continuous Quality Improvements Activities, Book 1.

Helping GPOs to Help Mothers *

This resource will assist General Practice Obstetricians (GPOs) to meet professional and Section 88 requirements. CQI indicators for maternity care. B Sample CQI antenatal care - smoking cessation.

Managing Complaints: Process and Strategies 

Walks you through the essential of complaint management in general practice.

Managing Patient Test Results – Minimising Error 

This discussion paper has implications for all health professionals involved in the process of tests and referrals management. Interim Advice on minimising error in patient test results. This is to be used as a guide only for general practice.

Practice Makes Perfect 

This resource explains the College philosophy and framework on quality improvement and how it is applied in general practice.

Preventive Care and Screening * (Available online only)

This resource aims to provide information and continuous quality improvement activities for practices wishing to improve preventive care and screening. CQI activities - refer to Continuous Quality Improvements Activities, Book 1.

Self Care for General Practitioners (Available online only)

This resource promotes self-care as an essential element of general practice and provides positive examples of how GPs can care for themselves. Includes a workbook. These activities do not qualify for MOPS CQI credits.

Significant Events Management *

This resource describes a process to assist practices to analyse significant events/cases to learn and improve. It contains a Significant Event form which can be used to apply for CQI credits.

The Amoeba, the Snail and the Octopus

A history of general practice vocational training in New Zealand.

Your Guide to New Zealand General Practice (Out for review)

Provides guidance for doctors entering general practice in New Zealand. Covers the requirements to work in New Zealand as a GP, an overview of general practice and the New Zealand health environment and a template for orientation to a practice.

 

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