Marc Shaw on Afghanistan – February 2011
Amanda Cameron interviews Auckland travel doctor Marc Shaw about his recent three-month stint in Afghanistan with the New Zealand Defence Force
8 Helmi 201114min
First Time - Your first patient sexual attraction
Social scientists exploring relationships between providers and customers talk about "emotional labour" - the work involved in making people feel comfortable and welcomed.
10 Joulu 20109min
First Time - Face-to-face with your first suicidal patient
One of the joys of general practice is that you never know what the next patient will bring in through the door. Even some of the possibly life-threatening complaints they present with, such as chest ...
30 Marras 20107min
Making public health count
Not content with having convinced politicians to subsidise home insulation, Philippa Howden-Chapman wants to know whether home heating might ease Maori women's heavy COPD burden.
3 Marras 201024min
First Time - First complaint, action carefully
To begin with, if you receive a complaint - don't panic! If your practice never hears a complaint, you are not the best GP in the world; it means you are not listening. People complain about services ...
14 Syys 20103min
First Time - Death
In the community, you may experience sudden death through violence, accident or self harm, or the expected death of someone frail or chronically ill, perhaps after months of palliative care.
14 Syys 20107min
Interview with David Dalley
Wellington correspondent Virginia McMillan interviews Australian oncologist David Dalley on developments in the treatment of neck and head cancer (25 min)
2 Syys 201025min
First time - Taking on first leadership role
Clinical leadership is not just a current buzzword, but an essential part of the role of the doctor within healthcare. As medical training moves forward, there is a progressive increase in responsibil...
10 Elo 20109min
