Announcements

College acknowledges passing of Dr Joe Williams

The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) is today mourning the loss of former Cook Islands prime minister Dr Joe Williams

Revised committee will benefit research for general practice

The Research and Education Charitable Trust has been replaced by the new Research and Education Committee.

Cancellation of Health Aotearoa 2020 conference

On Thursday, 27 August the College’s Board unanimously agreed to cancel the Health Aotearoa conference that was set to happen in November this year.

This Daffodil Day GPs say keep up regular screening

As the streets are sprinkled with yellow and collectors are at the ready for Daffodil Day, it’s a timely reminder for people to check they’re up to date with regular screening and checks.

Joint Statement - Resurgence of COVID-19 in New Zealand – applying lessons learned

The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM), The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) and Royal New Zealand College of Urgent Care (RNZCUC) have today issued a joint statement, welcoming the Government’s swift action

Testing times for New Zealand’s GPs

New Zealand’s 5,500 general practitioners are working hard to sustain excellent community health care across the country but are finding the second wave of COVID-19 challenging.

Change to resident medical officer (RMO) rotation dates

Recently the DHB Chief Executives let us know that they have endorsed the proposal to change resident medical officer (RMO) rotation dates. From 2021, all training programmes will start 1 February.

Rural hospital council elects four new doctor members

The Division of Rural Hospital Medicine of New Zealand (DRHMNZ) announced the appointment of four new doctors to its Division Council at its AGM on Thursday 23 July.

Dr Rachel Mackie and Dr Jason Tuhoe to lead nationwide doctor’s group

Dr Rachel Mackie has been named as the new Chair of Te Akoranga a Māui, The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners Māori representative group. Tokoroa GP Dr Jason Tuhoe has been named deputy chair.

New study shows that New Zealanders die before Australians

New research published today in the Journal of Primary Health Care shows that New Zealanders will die earlier than Australians and its heart disease and cancer that will do it.

Announcing Health Aotearoa 2020

The College is pleased to announce Health Aotearoa 2020, a conference that will replace WONCA NZ, which was postponed owing to COVID-19 concerns.

GPs say Health and Disability Review ambitious and appropriate

The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners has called the final report of The Health and Disability System Review ‘progressive and promising.’

New research shows New Zealand health system not coping with chronic illnesses

New research published today by the Journal of Primary Health Care, which is produced by The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners shows that the New Zealand health system is not well set up to deal with multimorbidities.

GPs future of healthcare outlined in ambitious new manifesto

During New Zealand’s COVID-19 response, general practice adapted rapidly (ahead of the Government’s lockdown) and now has a plan for an accessible and equitable community health model.

Dr Kerryn Lum named College’s new Censor in Chief

Hawke’s Bay GP and Distinguished Fellow Dr Kerryn Lum has been appointed as the College’s new Censor in Chief.

Tuesday, 19 May is World Family Doctor Day

The theme for World Family Doctor Day on Tuesday, 19 May is, ‘family doctors on the front line.’

Budget 2020: GPs still waiting for their healthcare revolution

The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners is disappointed that general practice has been left out of today’s Budget announcement.

Kiwis need to keep up with smear tests, immunisations, and blood pressure checks

It’s fair to say that injections and smear tests aren’t everybody’s favourite but they’re necessary and need to be done - even during a global pandemic.

Kiwis getting sicker because they’re putting off seeing their GP

New Zealanders are getting sicker because great numbers of people have stopped calling their GPs during the lockdown, despite clinics being open and safe.

New Zealand’s GPs are a workforce in crisis

A survey conducted by The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners yesterday shows that GPs are at breaking point. The College is calling on the Government for urgent action.

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College acknowledges passing of Dr Joe Williams

Revised committee will benefit research for general practice

Cancellation of Health Aotearoa 2020 conference

This Daffodil Day GPs say keep up regular screening

Joint Statement - Resurgence of COVID-19 in New Zealand – applying lessons learned

Testing times for New Zealand’s GPs

Change to resident medical officer (RMO) rotation dates

Rural hospital council elects four new doctor members

Dr Rachel Mackie and Dr Jason Tuhoe to lead nationwide doctor’s group

New study shows that New Zealanders die before Australians

Announcing Health Aotearoa 2020

GPs say Health and Disability Review ambitious and appropriate

New research shows New Zealand health system not coping with chronic illnesses

GPs future of healthcare outlined in ambitious new manifesto

Dr Kerryn Lum named College’s new Censor in Chief

Tuesday, 19 May is World Family Doctor Day

Budget 2020: GPs still waiting for their healthcare revolution

Kiwis need to keep up with smear tests, immunisations, and blood pressure checks

Kiwis getting sicker because they’re putting off seeing their GP

New Zealand’s GPs are a workforce in crisis