New ZealandHDC: 'It's a disciplinary matter'Examinations without consent are a disciplinary matter, says health commissioner.21 Sep 12:38 AM
New ZealandRise of the drugs: Anxious, sleep-deprived Kiwis turning to anti-psychotic pillsDrugs designed for treating psychosis are being used in NZ for sleep or anxiety.16 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandReviewing doctors online creates stirMixed response about new site that allows New Zealanders to review their doctor online.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSeymour hints at changes to euthanasia billA law change to legalise euthanasia could be changed to protect reluctant doctors.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGPs fear extra pressure with cheap visitsResponses to: funding to fix building issues, cheaper doctor visits and midwives pay boost17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGPs fear extra pressure from cheap visitsStrain on doctors expected to climb with 600,000 people gaining cheaper access to GPs.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoctor jailed for drugging, assaulting patients loses licence, finedDisgraced doctor David Lim still maintains his innocence despite now being behind bars.10 May 07:41 PM
LifestyleBroken heart syndrome risk to stressed womenBroken heart syndrome happens more frequently to women during summer, a study has found.08 Mar 12:01 PM
OpinionDoctor: We do not use morphine for euthanasiaIt is offensive to doctors to suggest they use morphine for euthanasia.14 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestylePopular pregnancy treatment pointless: New studyProgesterone does not prevent preterm births, a new study has found.02 Oct 06:02 AM
OpinionDoctor: Cannabis might not be medically safeWe should not legalise cannabis for medicinal use until we know more about it.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandChurch oil claimed to help healTestimonials claim the oil helped cure them of chronic illness and depression17 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Miracle' lifts teen's healthA teenager with a life-threatening illness has had a "miracle" response to a drug Pharmac said it wouldn't fund.21 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleDoctors told 'practice what you preach'Doctors have been told to "practice what they preach" in a study that has found medical professionals regularly risk infecting their patients and colleagues.01 Aug 04:05 AM
SportDoctors want to cut flow of liquor money in Kiwi sportThe Medical Association is calling for a ban on all liquor industry sponsorship of sports and youth events and backs a proposal to ban alcohol ads on TV and radio.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGP 'crossed boundaries' - CommissionerA GP who visited a patient at work, pulling his trousers down and asking her to perform a sex act on him, crossed boundaries, the Health and Disability Commissioner says.29 Jul 06:22 AM
New ZealandGP denies woman the PillBlenheim doctor refuses to renew woman's pill prescription, instead lecturing her on a baby's right to live and on using the rhythm method.13 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandPhone rings hot with support for euthanasia campaignA terminally ill doctor who reignited the euthanasia debate says he has received offers to help him die.24 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis letting health slide, study findsNew Zealanders are putting off doctors visits and surgeries and giving up on healthy behaviour, according to a survey.02 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandMore NZers diagnosing illnesses online: SurveyMore New Zealanders are diagnosing their illnesses online instead of going to their GP, according to a new survey.18 Aug 03:51 AM
