Opinion: Nicky Wagner – vaping law change needed now
Regulating vaping – including allowing sales of nicotine-vaping liquids – is needed now to meet the Smokefree 2025 goal, says MP Nicky Wagner who has submitted a private member’s bill based on her work as former associate health minister.
Opinion: Michael Geraghty – a mega MECA ‘rant’
NP Michael Geraghty shares a senior nurse’s view on the year-long MECA talks culminating in the historic vote underway.
Opinion: Dr Tracy Chandler – the burgeoning field of quantum medicine
Dr Tracy Chandler (aka Dr Wellness) sparks discussion on a controversial field of medicine.
Opinion: Simon Wallace – Rest homes need to keep up with pay
Vast majority of our aged-care providers are unable to compete with the extra money paid to DHB nurses.
Opinion: Dr Tracy Chandler – The importance of good sleep
The bliss of a good night’s sleep is priceless, yet the incidence of poor sleep (insomnia) is surprisingly common with a prevalence of around 42% in a general population. The official definition of insomnia...
Opinion: Rachel Smalley – ACC is being a real ASS
The three family members struck down by suspected botulism after eating wild boar face a six-figure bill to cover their medical expenses.
NZACA: “This was never a negotiation”
New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) chief executive SIMON WALLACE provides clarity around the Association's role and stance on the pay equity settlement process.
Opinion: Eric Crampton – bittersweet on Otago’s sugar tax response
New Zealand Initiative economist Eric Crampton responds to University of Otago researchers recent call for a UK-style soft drinks levy and their critique of the NZIER sugary drink tax report.
Response: Dr David Richmond – The flaws in pro-euthanasia propaganda
Dr. Miles Williams began a critique of current euthanasia laws by likening a good death to good medical treatment. The patient is acquainted with all the available options and once fully informed makes a...
Profile: Island nurses, rural doyennes
FIONA CASSIE profiles rural nurses, from novices to veterans, from Great Barrier Island to Central Otago, to help answer the question: what actually is a rural nurse?
DR WELLNESS
Opinion: Hope is the key
In an example of conventional medicine at its worst, a patient of mine recently had her beautiful hope dashed.
This inspiring young mum of two...
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