GPs' knowledge of MRSA questioned
A Dunedin mother suspects GPs lack knowledge of the superbug MRSA, after her son was prescribed multiple cycles of antibiotics that were useless against the superbug.
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Butterfield new Southern DHB chairman
Ryall approves plan
Health Minister Tony Ryall has approved the Southern District Health Board's district annual plan with its $14.9 million deficit but wants to see more progress towards eliminating the deficit.
Happiness rates beyond wealth
New Zealand would benefit considerably if more attention was paid to "Gross National Happiness" instead of simply to Gross National Product, a Canadian health specialist, Michael Pennock, says.
Hospital events 'no cause for alarm'
World Health Organisation checklist in place
Rural health trust gets under way
About $10,000 in donations has already been received for the Pat Farry Rural Health Education Trust after it was established earlier this year in memory of the Queenstown GP, who died last year.
DHB offer for radiographers expected today
District Health Boards (DHBs) will today officially tender an offer in a bid to end a long-running contract dispute with radiographers.
Radiographers' strike action lifted
Radiographers lifted all strike action yesterday to allow a vote by members on whether to settle a long-running pay dispute with district health boards.