PHOs

New research has highlighted clinical pharmacist facilitators, as an integral part of general practice, enhance the level of care received by patients in New Zealand and identify thousands of medicine-related problems. Anna Lee reports

A simple, cheap, but effective initiative is being rolled out in Whanganui district to target patients with chronic respiratory illness

National Hauora Coalition says more than money needed to protect health of Māori in pandemic 

The health system faces another round of change, and its lead reviewer Heather Simpson is determined this will give priority to areas of most benefit to those who are least advantaged 

A small team of pharmacists working for Otago and Southland’s only PHO is hoping to recruit the help of southern community pharmacists to deliver clinical services as demand grows

Primary healthcare in Northland is set for a major shake-up with the creation of a “primary health entity” to provide a new model for the region