Here you will find all our clinical education resources from articles to recorded webinars, all supporting equitable access to funded medicines.
Gout services vary between regions and populations but one common factor is that success requires a whole-of-team approach. This article introduces the online Gout Guide, a helpful local resource that draws on a range of experience and proven tools to help improve gout outcomes.
This video is a recording of the live webinar hosted by Mobile Health on 14 March 2024. In this webinar, Professor Nicola Dalbeth gave a clinical update, and provided information about new resources that can be used to support effective gout management.
The most commonly used maintenance dose of allopurinol is 300mg daily, but this dose may not reduce serum urate enough to suppress gout flares. Find out more about appropriate allopurinol dosing in this microlearning.
Chronic hepatitis C can cause cirrhosis, liver failure, cancer and early death. Raising awareness that hep C can be cured with a short course of oral antivirals is vital. Read this microlearning to find out more.
This video is a recording of the live webinar hosted by Mobile Health on 30 November 2023. Dr David McNamara explores the importance of childhood asthma diagnosis, management, disparities and inhaler technique. Dr Burrell then discusses the impact of inhaler propellants on the environment, and how we can minimise harm.
This video is a recording of the live webinar hosted by Mobile Health on 21 November 2023. Dr Sharon Gardiner explores safe, effective and equitable antimicrobial use and gives an update on development of national guidelines.
Episode seven of our Legendary Conversations podcast explores hepatitis C. Dr Sarah Hartnall, and nurses Nancy Carey and Bridget Faire discuss hepatitis C testing, treatment, and support networks in Aotearoa.
Metered dose inhalers such as salbutamol contain hydrofluorocarbon propellants, powerful greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. Read this microlearning to find out more about inhaler carbon footprint and environmentally friendly alternatives.
A short course of oral antivirals can cure hepatitis C, but first we have to identify people with chronic infection. Read our article to find out who and how to test for hep C, the supports in place for patients and health providers, and the plan to eradicate hepatitis globally.
All RA-Morph oral liquid strengths are now out of stock or expired. Wockhardt 10mg/5ml (2mg/ml) and Oramorph 2mg/ml are available instead but supply gaps may occur during April. Oramorph now has Medsafe approval, but Workhardt brand remains a Section 29 medicine.
Read this article for important points to note.
World AMR Awareness Week occurs 18-24 November every year and aims to improve understanding of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Our short article looks at this year's theme and provides information and resources that can be used all year round.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global crisis and a growing problem in Aotearoa New Zealand. Read this microlearning to learn how health providers can help slow AMR, and find links to other resources.