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![TikTok's 'dangerous blackout' trend can be life-threatening, doctor warns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
TikTok's 'dangerous blackout' trend can be life-threatening, doctor warns
Kiwi teen suffered a seizure when attempting 'blackout' due to social media trend.
![GP shortage: Rural medical centre with six overseas-born GPs says 'impossible' to recruit in NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
GP shortage: Rural medical centre with six overseas-born GPs says 'impossible' to recruit in NZ
A regional medical practice says there should be a "seamless" pathway for migrant GPs.
![GPs' president: Doctor shortage is a crisis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
GPs' president: Doctor shortage is a crisis
OPINION: Ten more doctors could save 30 a year from cancer, respiratory or heart problems.
![Auckland case numbers likely to have peaked as rest-of-NZ keeps rising](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Auckland case numbers likely to have peaked as rest-of-NZ keeps rising
Nationally, 21,015 new Covid-19 community cases were reported on Thursday.
![Bryan Betty: Dealing with Covid needs a mindset change](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Bryan Betty: Dealing with Covid needs a mindset change
OPINION: Medical director of GPs takes a cautious look at the long term.
![South Auckland GPs facing 'burnout' monitoring Covid patients](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
South Auckland GPs facing 'burnout' monitoring Covid patients
GPs say they are struggling to cope with Covid-positive patients self-isolating at home.
![Opinion | We'd live longer with more GPs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Opinion | We'd live longer with more GPs
OPINION: Dr Bryan Betty puts the case for raising the number of primary health physicians.
![Ministry of Health keeps quiet on DHB staff vaccination rates](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ministry of Health keeps quiet on DHB staff vaccination rates
The deadline for DHBs to know this information was August 31.
![Coronavirus Covid-19: 'Significant concern' over Pacific vaccination rates](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Coronavirus Covid-19: 'Significant concern' over Pacific vaccination rates
A NZ serious about inequity would have pushed for higher Pacific vaccination, GP says.
![Doctors prepare to put euthanasia law into action](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Doctors prepare to put euthanasia law into action
Doctors are set for a year of planning as the End of Life Choice Act comes into force.
![Aussies outlive Kiwis, new research shows](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Aussies outlive Kiwis, new research shows
Dr Samantha Murton said it is 'a significant concern' gap shows Kiwis are disadvantaged.
![Patients are refusing to be tested for Covid-19](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Patients are refusing to be tested for Covid-19
GPs are getting frustrated with patients who refuse a Covid 19 test when recommended.
![Deregistered doctor's 'miracle' cancer cure is still for sale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Deregistered doctor's 'miracle' cancer cure is still for sale
A 'miracle liquid' cure for cancer is still for sale despite it being merely bleach water.
![Week one of lockdown: What life's been like for essential workers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Week one of lockdown: What life's been like for essential workers
Most Kiwis are holed up at home so spare a thought for those keeping the country ticking.
![Man dies after doctors 'failed to do basics'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man dies after doctors 'failed to do basics'
"They failed to do the basics, such as reviewing [his] previous medical notes," HDC finds.
![How 800 New Zealand cancer patients could be saved every year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
How 800 New Zealand cancer patients could be saved every year
Hamilton mum-of-five battling brain cancer wants New Zealanders to know there's hope.
![Doctor's inaction delayed cancer diagnosis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Doctor's inaction delayed cancer diagnosis
GP who didn't examine a patient may have delayed her diagnosis of bowel cancer.
![Rise of the drugs: Anxious, sleep-deprived Kiwis turning to anti-psychotic pills](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rise of the drugs: Anxious, sleep-deprived Kiwis turning to anti-psychotic pills
Drugs designed for treating psychosis are being used in NZ for sleep or anxiety.
![Seymour hints at changes to euthanasia bill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Seymour hints at changes to euthanasia bill
A law change to legalise euthanasia could be changed to protect reluctant doctors.
![Watch NZH Local Focus: Opotiki GP wins prestigious fellowship](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch NZH Local Focus: Opotiki GP wins prestigious fellowship
An Opotiki doctor is traveling to America to research how technology is changing rural healthcare in New Zealand. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Hawke's Bay Hospital at capacity](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hawke's Bay Hospital at capacity
Hawke's Bay Hospital is at capacity. People are being urged to seek medical care from their family doctor, medical centre, pharmacy