Telehealth - Report on the Project Released
Two years on, and the Telehealth Demonstration Project is done and dusted. Its been an amazing journey and has uncovered a lot of down to...
Childhood Obesity - Government Should re-Think!
Working in the health sector these past few years I've become very aware of the obesity epidemic that is on its way. Leaving aside the...
Retro on Radio NZ - Early Cellphones
Just like old times! I was back on Radio NZ National last week. A bit chastening that I was only invited onto a programme entitled...
"Because We're ACC"
I had a call from ACC. I suspect its because I haven't received my latest annual levy demand. I was in my car when they called. They...
What's New in Telehealth in NZ
Interesting newsletter from the Telehealth Forum attached, including a piece about the Project I am working on in Tairawhiti and the Bay...
Presenting to Chartered Accountants in Queenstown
I enjoyed attending the annual Queenstown conference of Chartered Accountants Australia and NZ last weekend. I presented on the changes...
Privacy, Shared Health Care Records, and Net Hui
Last week I went to Net Hui and supported Sebastian Morgan-Lynch from the Privacy Commissioner’s Office in a session about privacy...
Inspiring Day in Kawerau
I spent Friday at the blessing and official opening of the new Kawerau Medical Centre. It was a fun and inspirational day. Inspirational...
Patient Portals- What Kind of Poll was That?
"New Zealand Doctor" in my humble opinion is one of the most informative, successful and thoughtful magazines surviving into the digital...
Regional Development - a Personal Tale
So I've settled in Whakatane. Permanently, I hope and expect. It:s early days but I'm excited and thrilled with the decision and...