Third medical school looks unlikely: profs
A review looking at whether New Zealand needs a third medical school looks set to recommend keeping two schools, says Prof Des Gorman, executive chairman of a high-powered health committee.
Health
Respite care issue resolved
A woman's lengthy battle to have her 62-year-old partner with Parkinson's disease provided with respite care in a place suited to his age has been successful.
Small surplus enables hospice to boost services
Strike will increase waiting time
Waiting times for non-urgent radiology will increase because of the 24-hour radiographers' strike, Southern District Health Board diagnostic and support services Otago general manager Sonja Dillon
Stroke does not mean end of good life
600 crosses put spotlight on prostate cancer
Staff cuts as health board rationalises
Fresh approach urged in tackling hospital infections
Experts hears southern views
Panel attends Christchurch talk today
The South Island neurosurgery expert panel will be listening when the head of neurosurgery in Christchurch addresses clinicians today about New Zealand neurosurgery issues.