There is a (currently free) clinical information AI tool called Open Evidence 1 . It has been developed by the New England Journal of Medicine and the Journal of the American Medical Association. It aims to support evidence-based decision-making at the point of care by providing accurate information grounded in medical research. It can be considered a "ChatGPT" for quality medical information. It gives up-to-date information on diagnosis and treatment, and guidelines with ref

Coming up in CPD: Unlocking Options: Insulin Use in Type 2 Diabetes Management WEBINAR 14 October: Ryan Paul on the current role of insulin in the treatment pathway for Type 2 Diabetes. Register here Breast health in midlife: Risk assessment & cancer detection WEBINAR 21 October: Magdalena Biggar, Carla Pajak and Sugania Reddy in this comprehensive session on midlife breast health. Register here Back to basics: Sun, sunscreen, skin cancer prevention WEBINAR 28 October: Dr Sam

Lemborexant for Insomnia Lemborexant (DAYVIGO) is a dual orexin receptor antagonist (DORA) used to treat insomnia in adults by helping them fall and stay asleep 1 . It blocks wake-promoting signals in the brain and is effective for difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early.  The recommended starting dose is 5 mg once nightly. It is contraindicated in narcolepsy and those allergic to lemborexant. Extra assessment is advised in patients with depression, ps

Coming up in CPD: Navigating radiology: Referral to result WEBINAR 30 September: Learn about the new Community Radiology Programme and Regional Hubs, including the tools and context to confidently refer under the new system. Register here Unlocking Options: Insulin Use in Type 2 Diabetes Management WEBINAR 14 October: Ryan Paul on the current role of insulin in the treatment pathway for Type 2 Diabetes. Register here Breast health in midlife: Risk assessment & cancer detectio

Anxiety is just a prediction error of the brain Prof. Lisa Feldman Barrett likens the brain to an energy-budgeting, prediction-making machine rather than a reactive organ to peripheral stimuli. 1  Anxiety, depression, and trauma arise when that predictive system misfires. Our emotions are constructed from past experiences and the sensory present, meaning every feeling we have is a blend of memory and present input. Because predictions occur faster than conscious awareness, we

Continuing Professional Development Podcasts   |   Webinars    |   Gems  |   eLearning   |   MedCases Coming up in CPD: Prostate cancer’s devastating, under-discussed effects on patient’s lives WEBINAR 9 September: Vincent Chan will cover erectile dysfunction and Sum Sum Lo will cover off incontinence following prostate cancer treatment. Register here Prescribing and deprescribing in chronic pain WEBINAR 16 September: Buzz Burrell outlines what interventions genuinely assist

Continuing Professional Development Podcasts   |   Webinars    |   Gems  |   eLearning   |   MedCases Coming up in CPD: Acute vs chronic joint pain: sorting the urgent from the wait and see WEBINAR 12 August: Differentiating traumatic injuries from degenerative conditions can be tricky, and would you recognise the red flags for referral? Join Jacob Munro and Tim Godwin to learn more. Register here The latest in weight management for New Zealand WEBINAR 19 August: James Shand

Stay updated, earn CPD points, and hear from frontline experts who understand the pressures and priorities of primary care including: What’s Hot in Sexual Health Rose Forster brings a timely update on: Emerging trends in HIV. The alarming resurgence of syphilis. Practical guidance for managing bacterial vaginosis. Cracking the CKM Code: Cardiovascular, Kidney, Metabolic Health Struggling with the guidance(s) around cardiovascular, renal, and diabetes management? You’re not al

Continuing Professional Development Podcasts   |   Webinars    |   Gems  |   eLearning   |   MedCases Coming up in CPD: Antibiotics: DoxyPEP, plus the national antibiotic guidelines WEBINAR 29 July: Join Jeannie Oliphant, Stephen Ritchie and Sue Tutty for this Te Whatu Ora webinar. Register here Acute vs chronic joint pain: sorting the urgent from the wait and see WEBINAR 12 August: Differentiating traumatic injuries from degenerative conditions can be tricky, and would you r

This year's online Primary Care Update Day brings together 13 experts to discuss what's been happening in dermatology, prescribing, sexual health, and so much more, including: Fungal nail infections are common and commonly misdiagnosed. Dermatologist Amanda Oakley will help resolve that. Syphilis is on the rise again. Rose Forster, Sexual Health Physician, discusses practical approaches to management. Cameron Schauer, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Physician, presents a pr

Continuing Professional Development Podcasts   |   Webinars    |   Gems  |   eLearning   |   MedCases Coming up in CPD: Antibiotics: DoxyPEP, plus the national antibiotic guidelines WEBINAR 29 July: Join Jeannie Oliphant, Stephen Ritchie and Sue Tutty for this Te Whatu Ora webinar. Register here Acute vs chronic joint pain: sorting the urgent from the wait and see WEBINAR 12 August: Differentiating traumatic injuries from degenerative conditions can be tricky, and would you r

Keep Saturday 6 September free. This year's online Update Day from the Goodfellow Unit brings you 12 experts to discuss what's been happening in dermatology, prescribing, sexual health, and so much more. The 2025 Primary Care Update webinar day includes: A day of practice-changing New Zealand-specific updates. 6 CPD hours (RNZCGP) and professional development hours endorsed by the College of Nurses Aotearoa (NZ). Ongoing access to online archives of the recordings. This full

Continuing Professional Development Podcasts   |   Webinars    |   Gems  |   eLearning   |   MedCases Coming up in CPD: Primary Care Update 2025 is ready! WEBINAR DAY Saturday, 6 September: This full webinar day is for GPs, primary care nurses, nurse practitioners, nurse prescribers, pharmacists: anyone who wants to keep up to date across the whole field of primary care. Programme and registration information here Management of Xerosis and related dry skin conditions WEBINAR

Continuing Professional Development Podcasts   |   Webinars    |   Gems  |   eLearning   |   MedCases Paediatric ADHD: Assessment, management, and care pathways THIS SATURDAY, our experts cover practical strategies for behaviour management, self-regulation, as well as in-depth guidance on medications in children. 9am - 3pm, with recording available afterwards. Programme and registration information here Skin: Rosacea vs SLE, and Burns WEBINAR 24 June: Join Paul Jarrett and Gu

Paediatric ADHD: Join Our Online Session next Saturday, 14 June. ADHD is the same underlying condition in both children and adults, but it often looks different depending on age because of developmental, environmental, and social changes over time. Additionally, as ADHD medication prescribing practices continue to evolve, it’s crucial to stay informed and confident in navigating these changes. Through this half-day, we will cover: How to adjust and augment ADHD medications wi

Continuing Professional Development Podcasts   |   Webinars    |   Gems  |   eLearning   |   MedCases   Meningococcal disease and whooping cough in infants WEBINAR 10 June: Professors Nikki Turner and Peter McIntyre on meningococcal and pertussis diseases, and immunisation approaches. Register here Skin: Rosacea vs SLE, and Burns WEBINAR 24 June: Join Paul Jarrett and Guy Melrose on this Te Whatu Ora webinar. Register here Management of Xerosis and related dry skin conditions

Continuing Professional Development Podcasts   |   Webinars    |   Gems  |   eLearning   |   MedCases   Vaccinating older adults as part of routine care and travel medicine WEBINAR 20 May: Jenny Visser on vaccinations for older adults, particularly in the context of travel, and the increased vulnerability to vaccine-preventable diseases. Register here Preconception consults and preventing pre-term birth WEBINAR 27 May: Emma Dunning and Katie Groom on practical guidance on opt

Primary care practitioners are increasingly expected to work at the top of their scope, and managing ADHD in children is now an essential part of that role. Join us for a comprehensive training day designed to upskill clinicians in the assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing management of paediatric ADHD. This full-day event will cover: Best-practice ADHD assessment strategies. Diagnostic criteria and considerations. Initiation and titration of medication. Holistic care pathways a

Continuing Professional Development Podcasts   |   Webinars    |   Gems  |   eLearning   |   MedCases   Incidental liver and pancreatic lesions: Triage, diagnosis, and referral WEBINAR 6 May: Adam Bartlett and Michael Chu on assessing incidental liver and pancreatic lesions, helping you determine which require specialist referral. Register here Vaccinating older adults as part of routine care and travel medicine WEBINAR 20 May: Jenny Visser on vaccinations for older adults, p

Enhance your Paediatric ADHD Expertise: Join Our Online Session on Saturday 14 June. As ADHD medication prescribing practices continue to evolve, it’s important to stay informed and confident in navigating these changes. Join us for an expert-led training focused on the comprehensive management of ADHD in children, including both pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches. Topics include: Aetiology, assessment, and diagnosis of ADHD. Initiating, titrating, and adjusti