GP Wanted

More Useful Links


Care Plus Criteria  MOH

Complementary Medicines
Evidence Based information on complementary Medicines

Dermatology

Skin Biopsy Techniques
Suturing techniques
Langer's Lines for suturing technique

Endocrinology

Diabetes Best Test from Bpac, useful resource for testing for diabetes

Haematology

FBC Interpretation from Bpac
INR Monitoring & Adjustment from Bpac

GI

Faecal Testing guidelines with diarrhoea  from bpac 1 Specimen & 50% cases clear up in 2 days & 80% in 4days.

Coeliacs Testing guide to which best test

LFTs Best Test by Bpac

Gynaecology

Update on Cervical Screening  Useful information about LBC & referring over 30s with low grade changes

Women's Health Action- NZ Based info site

Neurology

TIA Guidelines for Referral from Southlink. Useful resource for need to refer & TIA clinic template.
Diagnosis & Management of Headache BMJ article

Respiratory

Acute Asthma Algorithm for Adults NZ Guideline Group
Chronic Asthma Algorithm for Adults NZGG

Acute & Chronic Asthma in Children NZGG From p29 for Acute

Asthma Questionnaire for Patients
Asthma Checklist Questions to ask.

Peak flow Chart for recording values
Peak Flow Chart & Symptom Diary
Peak Flow Predicted Calculator for Adults Based on Sex, Age & Height.
Peak Flow Predicted for Children Based on Height.


Urology

Should you be tested for Prostate Cancer Patient information sheet
Prostate Cancer: GP show card for decisions to test for prostate cancer Australian Cancer Society
Prostate Cancer National Screening Unit 
Chronic Kidney Disease PDF File When to refer those with worsening kidney function.

Contraception

Patient.co.uk Starting Pill for 1st Time Includes contraindications missed pill advice etc
Family Planning NZ Pamplets Print out for patient if not on hand

Palliative Care

Palliative Care Handbook by Nurse Maude. Online Handbook of regular palliative care problems.

Health News Sites for New Zealand

NewsTalk ZB Health News
TVNZ Health News
NZ Herald News